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LIVE: Trump vs. Biden: The Final Presidential Debate

10/22/2020 06:29 PM

ABC News is proud to provide a special edition of 20/20, Trump vs. Biden: The Final Presidential Debate tonight, beginning at 7PM.

Mayor Larson donates blood to encourage other donors

Duluth continuing athletics and activities for now

Poll: As Election Day nears, Biden keeps lead among Minnesota voters

Duluth announces winter warming center plans

Minnesota launches COVID-19 home saliva test pilot program

Duluth Fire Department sheds light on fire response in snow

The debates will air on Monday, October 19 and Thursday, October 22

POSTPONED: Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District Debate

Due to winter weather, Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District Debate scheduled for Thursday evening on WDIO has been postponed. WDIO is working with both campaigns to hopefully reschedule for sometime next week.

Local businesses organize winter clothing drive

One dropoff location was outside Bonnie Jacobson's Farmer's Insurance office on E Superior St.

Police arrest dozens in major drug bust

Voice Your Vote event for youth in St. Louis County

A Voice Your Vote event hosted by St. Louis County Youth in Action took place virtually Wednesday night.

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World & National

California court says Uber, Lyft drivers are employees

A California appeals court has upheld an order requiring Uber and Lyft to treat their California drivers as employees instead of independent contractors. It would guarantee benefits such as overtime and sick leave.

GOP-led Senate panel advances Barrett despite Dems' boycott

Senate Judiciary Committee advances Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination to the full Senate. Senators plan to convene a rare weekend session ahead of a final confirmation vote expected Monday.

US officials call out Iran, Russia for election interference

U.S. officials say Iran is responsible for emails meant to intimidate American voters and sow unrest in multiple states. They are also calling out Russia for activities meant to interfere in the upcoming presidential election.

Director of National Intelligence, John Ratcliffe

In pitch for Biden, Obama urges voters to cast Trump out

Former President Barack Obama is blasting President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic and his overall fitness for the job. He made his first in-person campaign pitch for Joe Biden, his former vice president, in Philadelphia.

Midwest News

ACLU: Minnesota failing to protect inmates from COVID-19

Trucker who drove through George Floyd protesters is charged

Minnesota man charged in 2014 fatal hit & run in Wisconsin

Coronavirus cases jump among Wisconsin's American Indians

Judge dismisses 1 charge against former cop in Floyd’s death

Whitmer: Michigan at 'dangerous moment' as virus cases spike

Parts of Minnesota get record snow for this early in October

Body of missing hiker found in national forest in Michigan

This Week in Mining

The Aurora Market is scheduled to open in the spring in the former LTV union hall building.

Aurora Market set to open up in the spring in former union hall

Folks in Aurora are excited about the grocery store coming to town. Aurora Market is set to open in the spring in the former LTV union hall.

The Minnesota Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday about PolyMet.

Minnesota Supreme Court hears PolyMet case

On Tuesday, the Minnesota Supreme Court listened to arguments about PolyMet and its permits, which a lower court sent back to the DNR.

The Erie History Project is now sending 1400 of their books to colleges and schools across Minnesota, along with a digital curriculum.

Erie Mining book on its way to 1400 schools and colleges

The Erie History Project folks are now in the process of sending out 1400 of their books to schools and colleges across Minnesota.

WDIO Sports

Gone Fishin' October 22nd

Recent photos from Br'ella, Timothy Morse, Connor Graves, Clare Graves, Sue Thrun and Josie Drobnick.

Former Bulldog Peter Krieger signs with Indy Fuel

Former University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) men's hockey forward Peter Krieger has signed with the Indy Fuel, the ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks.

Hawks hand Thunderhawks first loss, Proctor stays un beaten and Duluth East earns the sweep

The Hermantown, Proctor, and Duluth East girls volleyball teams all picked up wins Thursday evening.

Duluth continuing athletics and activities for now

Despite another week with the St. Louis County COVID-19 case rate over 30, the Duluth superintendent has decided to continue athletics and activities for the time being.

Duluth Denfeld claimed the Section 7A boys soccer title this week.

Good Morning Northland

Tips for Medicare annual enrollment

Tech Bytes: LG releases hideaway TV

Money Matters: Tips for parents with adult children moving home during the pandemic

Northland lab gets state certification

'Clouds' song hits top of iTunes chart two days after movie release on Disney+

Animal Allies: Cleaver Brooks

Tech Bytes: Zoom launches new paid entry feature

Sen. Tina Smith (D) and Jason Lewis (R) are virtually tied in the race for a U.S. Senate seat representing Minnesota.

Poll: Race for U.S. Senate seat a dead heat

2021 Duluth Boat, Sport, Travel & RV Show canceled

St. Regis Apartments closing, putting residents in tough spot

US officials call out Iran, Russia for election interference

Police pay tribute to K-9 Kilo & K-9 Diesel

St. Luke's Mariner Clinic celebrates new mammography machine

Walz signs bonding bill with $125 million for Northland projects

Health

St. Luke's Mariner Clinic celebrates new mammography machine

St. Luke's Mariner Medical Clinic in Superior cut the ribbon Wednesday to celebrate a potentially life-saving new machine. Clinic staff say the mammography machine has the best technology available to detect breast cancer early.

The St. Luke's Clinic in Superior celebrates their new mammography machine

Consumer

California court says Uber, Lyft drivers are employees

Entertainment

Carrie Underwood adds to CMT Music Awards haul

Carrie Underwood won her 21st CMT award on Wednesday night for female video of the year. She holds the record for most wins.

Netta is helping feed the neighborhood

During this pandemic, a Duluth Heights woman is helping feed the kids in her neighborhood, by providing sack lunches on the weekends. Netta Birgans has a big heart, and the Duluth police department recently helped her stock her kitchen.

Netta Birgans is helping feed neighborhood kids during this pandemic.

UWS hosts virtual law and justice dialogue on Breonna Taylor

A virtual panel organized by UWS legal studies and criminal justice staff and faculty touched on her death and gave insight on the criminal justice system in our country.

Salvation Army: 20 who went to Finlayson event test positive

The Salvation Army says 20 of its staff members tested positive for the coronavirus after attending a conference in Finlayson. None required hospitalization.

Local unemployment rates decline, but still higher over year

Unemployment rates in the Northland continue to fall but are still significantly higher than they were last year at this time. Regionally, Beltrami, Lake, and Washburn counties have the lowest unemployment rate at 4.5% while Iron County had the highest rate at 8.2%.

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Poll: As Election Day nears, Biden keeps lead among Minnesota voters

Duluth announces winter warming center plans

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Duluth Fire Department sheds light on fire response in snow

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Police arrest dozens in major drug bust

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Wisconsin COVID-19 Update Thursday

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Klobuchar, McCain host virtual "Minnesota Women for Biden" event

ACLU: Minnesota failing to protect inmates from COVID-19

Trucker who drove through George Floyd protesters is charged

Minnesota man charged in 2014 fatal hit & run in Wisconsin

Coronavirus cases jump among Wisconsin's American Indians

Judge dismisses 1 charge against former cop in Floyd’s death

Whitmer: Michigan at 'dangerous moment' as virus cases spike

Parts of Minnesota get record snow for this early in October

Body of missing hiker found in national forest in Michigan

Tips for Medicare annual enrollment

Tech Bytes: LG releases hideaway TV

Money Matters: Tips for parents with adult children moving home during the pandemic

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'Clouds' song hits top of iTunes chart two days after movie release on Disney+

Animal Allies: Cleaver Brooks

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US officials call out Iran, Russia for election interference

Police pay tribute to K-9 Kilo & K-9 Diesel

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Walz signs bonding bill with $125 million for Northland projects

St. Luke's Mariner Clinic celebrates new mammography machine

California court says Uber, Lyft drivers are employees

Carrie Underwood adds to CMT Music Awards haul

Trump and Biden spar over coronavirus — politely

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DNR estimates Wis. wolf population up about 13%

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