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Western Bank Duluth locations collecting pet supplies donations for CHUM

DULUTH, Minn.– Inspired by recent difficulties with snap benefits and expensive cost of living, Western Bank in Duluth is ‘banking on kindness’ At both the Hermantown, and West Duluth locations, Western Bank is collecting any and all pet supplies and money for this fundraiser. The mission is to help prevent surrenders resulting from hardships. Happy Tails Animal Hospital in Superior…

Quarterly profit slide at Target hints at a challenging holiday season for the retailer

Target’s third-quarter profit tumbled as the retailer struggles to lure shoppers that are being pressed by stubbornly high inflation. The Minneapolis company said Wednesday that it expects its sales slump to extend through the critical holiday shopping season. Investors have punished Target’s stock recently, sending it down 43% over the past year. Shares slipped in premarket trading.

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers retreats from most prominent public roles

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers is retreating from his most prominent public roles. Summers severed ties Wednesday with OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, and other organizations over recently released emails showing he maintained a friendly relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Meanwhile, Harvard University reopened an investigation into connections between the former Harvard president and Epstein, and Summers appeared before an economics class that he teaches there. Summers has been regarded as a leading voice on the U.S. economy. He was also affiliated with multiple think tanks, research centers and media organizations. Several of them confirmed that those affiliations have ended.

‘Get up and boogie!’ George Thorogood & The Destroyers coming to Duluth

George Thorogood DULUTH, Min. – George Thorogood & The Destroyers are hitting the road for more shows in 2026, one of them is coming to Duluth. The show is scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 7:30pm at the DECC Symphony Hall.  He told FOX21 that he wants the fans dancing and laughing at the concert, “Get up and boogie!”…

Quarterly profit slide at Target hints at a challenging holiday season for the retailer

NEW YORK (AP) — Target’s third-quarter profit tumbled as the retailer struggles to lure shoppers that are being pressed by stubbornly high inflation. The Minneapolis company said Wednesday that it expects its sales slump to extend through the critical holiday shopping season. The company also announced that it’s planning to invest another billion dollars next year to remodel stores, build…

Rookie QB Shedeur Sanders will make his first NFL start for the Browns on Sunday in Las Vegas

Shedeur Sanders will make his first NFL start on Sunday in Las Vegas as the Browns turn to the high-profile quarterback while fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel recovers from a concussion. Sanders replaced an injured Gabriel for the second half of last week’s 23-16 loss to Baltimore. It was a shaky debut as Sanders, who was drafted by Cleveland in the fifth round, completed just 4 of 16 passes with an interception. He also was sacked twice and fumbled once. Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday that Gabriel remains in concussion protocol. Sanders will be the 42nd quarterback to start for Cleveland since 1999.

Guterres and Lula to push negotiators at COP30 as deadline looms

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva are jumping into the United Nations climate talks as they get to crunch time. Their goal is to find compromises before a self-imposed deadline on Wednesday. Experts say their joint presence signals serious intent. The talks, known as COP30, are taking place near the Amazon. Key issues include toughening climate plans, distributing $300 billion in climate aid, and phasing out fossil fuels. Lula is advocating for a new international fund to protect tropical forests.

NASA unveils close-up pictures of the comet popping by from another star

NASA is unveiling close-up pictures of the interstellar comet that’s making a quick one-and-done tour of our solar system. Discovered over the summer, the comet known as 3I/Atlas is only the third confirmed object to visit from another star. It zipped harmlessly past Mars last month. Several NASA spacecraft at and near the red planet zoomed in on the comet as it passed just 18 million miles away. The closest the comet will come to Earth is 167 million miles in mid-December. Then it will hightail it back into interstellar space, never to return.

As infant botulism cases climb to 31, recalled ByHeart baby formula is still on some store shelves

Health officials say at least 31 babies in 15 states have been treated for botulism as an outbreak tied to ByHeart formula continues to grow. Investigators in at least three states said the formula remains on some store shelves, despite a Nov. 11 recall of all products nationwide. Businesses and consumers should remain alert and should not sell or feed the formula to babies. Infant botulism is a potentially deadly illness causes by a type of bacteria that produces a toxin in babies’ guts. Symptoms can take up to 30 days to develop. The illness requires immediate medical attention.

Photos of Marjorie Taylor Greene with Epstein survivors before the vote on releasing files

WASHINGTON (AP) — Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a longtime loyalist of President Donald Trump, joined other Republicans outside the Capitol with several survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse, before Congress voted to force the Justice Department to release files related to the convicted sex offender. The Epstein Files Transparency Act, once signed into law, would require the release, within 30…

Wisconsin archaeologists identify 16 ancient canoes in a prehistoric lake ‘parking lot’

Archaeologists have identified more than a dozen ancient canoes that Indigenous people apparently left behind in a prehistoric parking lot along a Wisconsin lakeshore. The Wisconsin Historical Society announced Wednesday that archaeologists have identified 16 canoes submerged in the lake bed of Lake Mendota in Madison. The discoveries began in 2021 when researchers uncovered the remains of a 1,200-year-old canoe in the lake. The following year they discovered a 3,000-year-old canoe, a 4,500-year-old canoe under it, as well as another 2,000-year-old canoe next to it. The oldest canoe of the 16 the society has now mapped is about 5,200 years old. Maritime archaeologist Tamara Thomsen says the canoes were positioned near a network of indigenous trials.

What’s next once Trump signs bill releasing the Epstein files

Congress is sending President Donald Trump a bill to compel the Justice Department to make public its case files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It’s a potentially far-reaching development in survivors’ yearslong push for a public reckoning over how the well-connected financier sexually abused and trafficked teenage girls for more than a decade. Once the bill is signed by the president, it sets a 30-day countdown for the Justice Department to produce what’s commonly known as the Epstein files. The bill will most likely trigger a rarely seen baring of a sprawling federal investigation. It also creates the potential for unintended consequences.

Melania Trump and Usha Vance are making an early holiday visit with North Carolina military families

Melania Trump and Usha Vance are traveling together for the first time. They went to North Carolina on Wednesday for a visit with military families. The wives of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, a former Marine, landed in the town of Richlands and were visiting with military personnel at Camp Lejeune, the largest Marine Corps base on the East Coast, and Marine Corps Air Station New River, which is located in the same area. Their purpose is to show appreciation for military service and sacrifice as the holidays approach. The pair watched high students give presentations, and helped assembly care packages for service members stationed away from home.

Arrests now top 250 in immigration crackdown across North Carolina

Federal agents have now arrested more than 250 people during an immigration crackdown in North Carolina centered around Charlotte, the state’s largest city. Those totals released Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are about double the arrest figures announced earlier this week. The operation that began over the weekend is the latest phase of Republican President Donald Trump’s aggressive mass deportation efforts. Military and immigration agents have converged on Democratic-run cities, including Chicago and Los Angeles. The push to carry out arrests in North Carolina expanded to areas around the state capital of Raleigh in just the last day.

Indiana lawmaker under pressure to back Trump’s redistricting push is victim of a swatting

An Indiana lawmaker who who has yet to make a decision on whether to back President Donald Trump’s push to have Republicans redraw the state’s congressional boundaries was the victim of a swatting call that brought sheriff’s deputies to his home. The Vigo County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were sent to the home of state Sen. Greg Goode on Sunday after they received an email “advising harm had been done to persons inside.” Officials say the call was a prank. Earlier Sunday, President Donald Trump criticized Indiana lawmakers for not moving to redistrict the districts, specifically naming Goode and Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray.

Photos after a deadly Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s Ternopil

TERNOPIL, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian drone and missile barrage overnight on Ukraine’s western city of Ternopil killed at least 25 people, including three children, authorities said Wednesday. The attack hit two nine-story apartment blocks and injured dozens. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Categories: US & World News

Indonesia’s Mount Semeru erupts, blanketing villages with ash and prompting evacuations

Indonesia’s Mount Semeru has erupted, covering villages in ash and prompting evacuations. Authorities raised the alert to the highest level as the volcano unleashed clouds of hot ash, rock, lava, and gas on Wednesday. The eruptions forced over 300 residents to evacuate to shelters. No casualties have been reported. Videos showed ash sweeping through valleys, and local media reported 178 people stranded on the mountain. They are safe at a monitoring post, but bad weather has kept them there. Semeru has a history of eruptions, with the last major one in December 2021.

Ukraine asks Vatican to formalize mediation role for return of citizens taken by Russia

Ukraine has asked the Vatican to formalize its role facilitating negotiations for the return of Ukrainian children and civilians taken by Russia during the war. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made the request in a letter to Pope Leo XIV ahead of an audience Friday between the pope and a delegation of returned Ukrainian children and civilians. The letter asks that Leo formalize the informal arrangement launched by Pope Francis in which an Italian cardinal served as a personal papal envoy for humanitarian issues. Thousands of Ukrainian children have been officially recorded as deported or forcibly transferred by Russia.

Takeaways from Trump’s White House meeting with Saudi crown prince: Deals and bromance

A jovial President Donald Trump has held a warm and friendly meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman at the White House. Trump brushed aside questions about Saudi Arabia’s human rights record, praised the prince for his statesmanship and announced hundreds of billions of dollars in new Saudi investment in the United States. The White House rolled out plenty of pomp for the Saudi royal on Tuesday, including dispatching fighter jets that the two leaders watched from a red carpet. The two leaders had a sitdown in the Oval Office, taking questions from reporters on a wide array of topics, ranging from commerce to the sale of advanced F-35 fighter jets to Riyadh.

U.S. trade deficit drops 24% in August as Trump’s tariffs reduce imports

The U.S. trade deficit fell by nearly 24% in August as President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs pushed imports lower. In a report delayed for more than seven weeks by the federal government shutdown, the Commerce Department said Wednesday that the the gap between what the United States buys from other countries and what it sells them fell to $59.6 billion in August from $78.2 billion in July. Imports fell 5.1% to $340.4 billion in August from July when U.S. companies were stocking up on foreign products before Trump finalized taxes on products from almost every country on earth that went into effect Aug. 7.

Chiefs went from 17-game winning streak to 0-5 in close games. What happened?

The Kansas City Chiefs are scoring more points and allowing fewer than last season, but they have four fewer wins. The Chiefs are 0-5 in games decided by eight points or fewer, ending a 17-game winning streak in such situations. Denver, on the other hand, is thriving in close games, going 7-2 and leading the AFC with a 9-2 record. Special teams played a major role in Week 11, with five walk-off field goals and several long kick returns. Buffalo’s Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes and ran for three more, matching a rare feat previously achieved by only Allen and Otto Graham.

Photos show inside Trump’s takeover of immigration courts

A girl clings to her asylum-seeking father as he is swarmed by agents outside an immigration court in lower Manhattan. Another man, the fear clear on his face, turns back to his wife and daughters as an agent leads him away. Outside courtroom after courtroom, masked immigration agents wait for their next target, leaning against the walls until it’s time…

Edmunds small SUV comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Taos

Today’s automakers continue to find utility in small spaces, producing subcompact SUVs that are both compact and practical. The Chevrolet Trax and Volkswagen Taos are two of today’s top pint-size picks, but they differ in many ways. Both come with similar features at the entry level, offer ample room and performance, and both sit near the top of Edmunds’ rankings. Since both share nearly identical scores (the Taos with just the slightest edge), we take a closer look at what sets each apart and what makes either better suited to your needs.

Israel warns 2 villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate ahead of strikes

The Israeli military has warned two villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate buildings near Hezbollah sites as tensions with militant groups escalate. At least 14 people have been killed in Lebanon in the past day by Israeli strikes targeting sites linked to Hezbollah and Hamas. On Wednesday, an Israeli airstrike on a car in southern Lebanon killed one person and wounded 11, including students on a nearby bus. This followed a deadly drone attack on a Palestinian refugee camp. The Israeli military said it targeted a Hamas training compound, while Hamas denied the claim. The situation remains tense.

Nigeria’s president promises to intensify efforts to rescue 24 abducted schoolgirls

Nigeria’s president says authorities are intensifying efforts to rescue 24 schoolgirls abducted by gunmen earlier this week. The girls were kidnapped before dawn on Monday from a school in Kebbi State. Local police say the gunmen scaled the fence, exchanged gunfire with officers and killed a staff member before seizing the girls. No group has claimed responsibility but analysts say gangs often target schools for ransom. Nigeria’s army chief urged for a collaborative effort by all security outfits. President Bola Tinubu said in a statement released late Tuesday that he has “directed the security agencies to act swiftly and bring the girls back.”

PHOTO ESSAY: A health center’s closure leaves unanswered questions in this New England mountain town

FRANCONIA, N.H. (AP) — For more than two decades, residents in this tiny tourist town in the shadow of the White Mountains knew they could just drive a few minutes down the road to their community health center for a physical, a Vitamin B-12 shot or to get checked out for a case of the sniffles or high blood pressure….

Data shows a spike in military aircraft accidents in 2024. This year doesn’t look any better

Internal Pentagon figures show the number of major accidents involving military aircraft spiked in 2024. A series of high-profile aviation mishaps with deaths and the loss of aircraft in 2025 suggest the trend may be continuing. Across the military, the rate of severe mishaps per 100,000 flight hours rose 55% in the 2024 budget year compared with four years earlier. The Marine Corps saw the highest increase, nearly tripling its rate over the same period. The data was released by the Defense Department to Congress and provided exclusively to The Associated Press. It tracks Class A mishaps — the most serious accidents, which result in death or a permanent full disability.

Russian barrage kills 20 in Ukraine city as Zelenskyy holds talks with Turkish leader

A large Russian drone and missile attack has hit the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil, killing 20 people, including two children. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Turkey seeking diplomatic support against Russia’s invasion. The attack targeted two apartment blocks, injuring at least 66 people. Ukraine’s air force reported that Russia launched 476 drones and 48 missiles overnight. Zelenskyy plans to meet Turkey’s President Erdogan to discuss diplomatic efforts. Meanwhile, Romania and Poland scrambled fighter jets as Russian drones entered their airspace. Russia claims the attacks were retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory.

Migrants thought they were in court for a routine hearing. Instead, it was a deportation trap

The nation’s immigration courts have undergone a fundamental change under the administration of President Donald Trump. He pledged to impose hardline immigration policies, an issue that was popular with his voters. In practice, the administration has resorted to unusually aggressive tactics, many of which have played out in immigration courts in the United States. Judges have churned out rulings in an assembly-line like fashion. For many immigrants, the courtrooms have also become deportation traps.

New museum in California offers immersive experience of the Shroud of Turin

A museum dedicated to the Shroud of Turin has opened at the Christ Cathedral campus in Garden Grove, California. The exhibit is called “The Shroud of Turin: An Immersive Experience” and features interactive displays and a life-size sculpture of Christ. The original Shroud of Turin is kept in Turin, Italy, and is considered a relic by many Christians. While the Vatican has called it a symbol of Christ’s suffering, it has never claimed its authenticity. The exhibit was proposed by August Accetta, a gynecologist whose fascination with the cloth led him to open the Shroud Center of Southern California in 1998. The museum will remain open through 2030.

Glensheen decorates for the Christmas season

DULUTH, Minn. — Glensheen is gearing up for the holiday season, showcasing its ‘Joy to the World’ Christmas theme. The mansion and estate are uniquely decorated, offering guests a chance to experience the Congdon family’s travels combined with Christmas. Twelve rooms throughout the mansion have been transformed, representing different countries the Congdons visited, featuring original artifacts the family collected abroad….

Trump administration takes major step toward dismantling the Education Department

FILE – Education Secretary Linda McMahon speaks during a meeting in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 4, 2025, in Washington. WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Education Department is handing off some of its biggest grant programs to other federal agencies as the Trump administration accelerates its plan to shut down the department. The changes announced Tuesday represent a…

Neighborhood Youth Services hosting annual Thanksgiving Fundraiser

DULUTH, Minn.– A local nonprofit serving Duluth youth and families is bringing back its Thanksgiving tradition. For six years, Neighborhood Youth Services has been collecting donations to go towards Thanksgiving meals. Last year alone, the organization helped out 150 families. The organizer of this fundraiser said, they will accept cash and Venmo donations until Friday November 21st. And to reach…

Lake Superior College hosts first ever winter safety fair

DULUTH, Minn.– With winter well on its way, Lake Superior College wasted no time to put on its first ever winter safety fair. Resources such as Duluth Fire and Police Departments, MNDOT, and Minnesota State Patrol came prepared to help educate students. Topics ranged from navigating winter driving, checking smoke detectors, and safely heating homes. In addition, the college was…

Congress acts swiftly to force release of Epstein files, sending bill to Trump

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., speaks during a news conference on the Epstein Files Transparency Act, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington. WASHINGTON (AP) — Both the House and Senate acted decisively Tuesday to pass a bill to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a remarkable…

State looking into alleged drunk and high group home van crash

Michael Edward Rahja Jr. DULUTH, Min. – The court case is moving forward against the group home employee accused of crashing a group home vehicle while drunk and high.  The state is also looking into what happened. Court documents say Michael Edward Rahja, Jr told law enforcement that he had been puffing on a 80% THC vape all night prior…

Second Harvest Northland feeds 313,000 meals thanks to Super One Foods customers

DULUTH, Minn. — Super One Foods’ Annual Bag Hunger Campaign resulted in over $100,000 being raised for Second Harvest Northland. After an extended 3-week campaign, Second Harvest can now provide over 313,000 meals thanks to the efforts of Super One customers. Customers could choose to donate between $1, $3, and $5 or round up their change. The campaign occurred during…

Fishin’ Chicks donates $5,000 to NorthLakes Community Clinic

IRON RIVER, Wis. — Fishin’ Chicks, an organization out of Iron River, donated $5,000 to NorthLakes Iron River Community Clinic. The organization raises funds through its annual women’s ice fishing tournaments, which benefit the community of Iron River. The 2025 tournament brought in $5,000, which will be used to help patients access essential services. Fishin’ Chicks will hold its next…

House votes overwhelmingly to force release of Epstein files, sending bill to Senate

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., speaks during a news conference on the Epstein Files Transparency Act, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted overwhelmingly in favor of a bill Tuesday to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a…

Cloudflare outage disrupts ChatGPT, X, other internet services

FILE – Lava lamps are seen through a lobby window at the headquarters of Cloudflare in San Francisco, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File) Internet infrastructure provider Cloudflare says it is deploying a fix for an issue that caused global outages for ChatGPT, social media platform X, transit infrastructure and other prominent internet services. Cloudflare said on its…

LNPK Grocery set to resume construction

DULUTH, Minn. — Ecolibrium3 is set to continue construction on the LNPK Grocery store after receiving the necessary permits. The store, originally set to open this past summer, encountered various snags in the construction process, delaying the opening. SEE PREVIOUS: Completion of LNPK Grocery delayed to early 2026 Now that Eco3 has the building permits, they can start renovation and…

Grandmothers for Peace to host 40th annual book and art supply drive

TWIN PORTS — The Northland Grandmothers for Peace are gearing up for their 40th annual book and art supply drive this holiday season. The organization is collecting gifts that promote peaceful play and creativity for children. There are eight locations across the Twin Ports sponsoring donation boxes, making it simple and easy for people to drop supplies throughout the region….

Warrant issued for Personal Care Assistant accused of stealing credit card from client

DULUTH, Min. – A personal care assistant is accused of stealing the credit card of one of his clients and changing thousands of dollars to it. Court documents allege Henry Opoku Ware Jr. visited his client’s home in late July, 2025.  The same day he visited the the client, Ware used their credit card to pay bills for the College…

Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone taking part in Give to the Max Day

SANDSTONE, Minn. –Thursday, Nov 20, is Give to the Max Day in Minnesota, the statewide event encourages giving donations towards nonprofit organizations and schools. In Sandstone, The Wildcat Sanctuary is taking part. Give to the Max is the most important fundraiser of the year for the Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, which operates as a non-profit rescue. “It is when we…

Man charged with murder in shooting of Oakland football coach and ‘Last Chance U’ star John Beam

Crime scene tapes ropes off an area one day after a shooting at Laney College in Oakland, Calif., Friday, Nov. 14 2025. OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A 27-year-old man was charged Monday with murder in the shooting death of celebrated former football coach John Beam, who died Friday after being shot in the head on the junior college campus in Oakland where…

Piedmont Youth Hockey Association seeking publics help after vandalism

DULUTH, Minn. — The Piedmont Youth Hockey Association is seeking the publics help after vandalism took place at its warming house. The hockey club posted to Facebook showing the damage to the inside of the building at Piedmont Park. The interior was covered in toilet paper, garbage, glass and graffiti, written in paint, on the walls. Many community members have…