Michael Gendron

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Reporter at WDIO-TV (Duluth, MN)

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Ticker - Judge rules Trump administration can't require states to help on immigration

1 week ago | wdio.com | Michael Gendron

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Advanced Practice Providers at Essentia will hold Unfair Labor Practices strike vote

1 week ago | wdio.com | Michael Gendron

Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) at Essentia Health will be holding an Unfair Labor Practices strike vote on Monday, June 23. “For nearly a year, 400 APPs—who include nurse practitioners, physician assistants, Certified Nurse Midwives, and clinical nurse specialists—have requested a seat at the bargaining table,” explained Shannon Cunningham with the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA).
Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for a third time

1 week ago | wdio.com | Michael Gendron

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to keep TikTok running in the U.S. for another 90 days to give his administration more time to broker a deal to bring the social media platform under American ownership. Trump disclosed the executive order on the Truth Social platform Thursday morning. “As he has said many times, President Trump does not want TikTok to go dark.
Crash closes MN 61 north of Two Harbors

1 week ago | wdio.com | Michael Gendron

The Minnesota Department of Transportation reports that a crash has closed MN 61 in both directions north of Two Harbors. As per MN511, MN 61 between Cliff Point Road and Gate 7 Road has been closed and is expected to remain closed until around 8:00 p.m. tonight. It is recommended to take the detour laid out by MNDOT. The latest closure conditions can be found here.
Two people charged in relation to Duluth homicide

1 week ago | wdio.com | Michael Gendron

Antonio Duryea Hendon, age 35 from Minneapolis, and Amber Michele Rose Walker, age 41 from Minneapolis, have been charged in relation to the murder of Cody Thomas Telega that took place in Duluth on Sunday, June 15. Hendon is facing one count of 2nd Degree Murder and one count of 2nd Degree Assault with a Dangerous Weapon. Walker is facing one count of Aiding an Offender to Avoid Arrest.
Bayview Township home a total loss after fire

1 week ago | wdio.com | Michael Gendron

Washburn Emergency Services report that a house and garage in Bayview Township, Wisconsin are a total loss after an early Wednesday fire. The Washburn Fire Department was dispatched to State Highway 13 in Bayview Township at approximately 3:46 a.m. when they received the report of a garage fire involving motorcycles and a tractor.
Charges made in fatal Beltrami County stabbing

1 week ago | wdio.com | Michael Gendron

Avery Cadwell, age 21, is facing charges for 2nd Degree Murder after being arraigned in court for the death of Codi Brown, age 28. Authorities were called to scene of a stabbing on Sunday, June 15 around 9:30 p.m. at the 1300 block of Porcupine Road SE, in Cass Lake, Minnesota. There, Beltrami County Deputies and Leech Lake Tribal Police determined that Brown had been stabbed. Despite life-saving efforts, Brown died at an area hospital from his injuries.
Executive director of Alworth Memorial Fund retiring

1 week ago | wdio.com | Michael Gendron

Patty Salo Downs is retiring from her role as the executive director of the Marshall H. And Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund after nearly 19 years. She is set to retire on June 30. “It’s been amazing to witness all the opportunities an Alworth scholarship has afforded our recipients,” said Salo Downs. “Whether they’re participating in study abroad, installing a water distribution system in Kenya, engaging in research and other humanitarian efforts, it’s heartening to know we helped them get their start.
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management issues first business license

1 week ago | wdio.com | Michael Gendron

The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced that it has issued the first cannabis business license in the state. Herb Quest, LLC, in Pine County is the first licensee. “Issuing the first business license is a major milestone for the office,” said OCM Interim Director Eric Taubel.
Senators Klobuchar and Smith honor Melissa Hortman on Senate floor

1 week ago | wdio.com | Michael Gendron

Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith honored the late former Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, on the Senate Floor on Tuesday, June 17. “Melissa is someone that I wish the whole Senate and the whole nation knew,” said Sen. Klobuchar in her address to the Senate. “We treasured her in Minnesota. She was the epitome of what you want in a public servant. She went into it for all the right reasons.”Klobuchar went on to highlight a person who had an entire life of service.