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Witnesses: Children rescued at Gooseberry Falls

08/08/2020 08:57 PM

Two young children were rescued after falling from a cliff at Gooseberry Falls State Park on Saturday afternoon, according to witnesses. The witnesses said the two children were alive when they were taken from the area.

Tall ship arriving in Duluth Sunday

Superior Police: Foul play not suspected after remains found

Boy Scouts assemble nearly 100 bat houses

Popular Pattison Park attraction re-opens to the public

Classic cars drive-by thanks police & firefighters for their service

Event raises money for Life House

Two more Northland assisted living care facilities show cases of COVID-19

Hermantown police locate missing vulnerable adult

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Trump extends unemployment benefits, defers payroll tax

President Donald Trump has signed executive orders deferring payroll taxes for some Americans and extending unemployment benefits

Program allows some Alaska Native Vietnam vets to get land

A new push from the federal government will allow Alaska Natives who are veterans of the Vietnam War to apply for 160 acres of federal land in Alaska.

Father, son charges in Ahmaud Arbery slaying seeking bond

The father and son charged with murder in the slaying of Ahmaud Arbery are asking a Georgia judge for bond and to toss out two charges in their indictment.

Doctors, hospitals launch voter registration efforts

Doctors, hospitals and medical students are ramping up efforts to register voters as part of a nationwide campaign this month.

Midwest News

Bikers descend on Sturgis rally with few signs of pandemic

Judge: Prosecutor will stay on ex-cop's case in Floyd death

Study: Most Minneapolis police stops involved Black drivers

Milwaukee chief demoted over tear-gas use, other concerns

Nearly 100 Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers return home

Milwaukee chief demoted over tear-gas use other concerns

Memorial service held for former Michigan Gov. Milliken

Iowa court dismisses suit over coverage for sex reassignment

This Week in Mining

Keetac remains on indefinite idle, and steelworker leadership weighs in.

Indefinite idle continues at Keetac, but two projects underway

About 40 workers are clocking in at Keetac to help finish up two projects, but the mine remains idled indefinitely.

Northshore Mining is getting ready for a restart.

Northshore Mining will be back in operation next week

Workers at Northshore Mining are heading back to work, as the CEO of Cleveland-Cliffs said they expect operations to begin again next week.

Minntac and Minorca each have one case of COVID-19

Two more cases of COVID-19 are being confirmed at the mines. There is one case at Minorca and one case at Minntac, according to union leaders.

WDIO Sports

Bike & Brew event helps fund the Kraus-Anderson Bike Festival

On Saturday the Kraus-Anderson Bike Festival held a Bike & Brew event at Ursa Minor Brewing to help raise funds after the annual event was canceled.

Soler's 2 homers helps to power Royals to 9-6 win over Twins

Jorge Soler homered in back-to-back innings while Nicky Lopez and Salvador Perez also went deep in helping the Royals beat the Twins 9-6.

DeSclafani, Suarez pace Reds past Brewers, 4-1

Anthony DeSclafani allowed two singles over six scoreless innings and Eugenio Suarez hit a three-run homer to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.

Vikings sign LB Quentin Poling

The Vikings added depth to their linebackers group Saturday with the signing of Quentin Poling.

Good Morning Northland

Phyllis is a white and orange tabby Domestic Short Hair lady who is about 1 year old and is looking for a forever home.

Phyllis needs a forever home

Dapper Dullahan is looking for a loving home

Animal Allies: Drew is looking for a loving home

Animal Allies: Tux

Chester Bowl Fall Fest canceled due to COVID-19

Walmart to require customers to wear masks at all its stores

Amy Adamle says goodbye on Good Morning Northland

Fire was contained to the attic area of this garage in Gilbert.

Firefighters put out small Gilbert garage fire

Community health workers another part of Community Action Duluth

Harbor City planning distance learning with supports, change to schedule

Man pleads guilty to stealing two delivery vans in Grand Rapids

City of Duluth shares reminders ahead of primary election

Shoot For Fun fundraiser goes virtual

Duluth school district votes 6-1 in favor of hybrid learning model

Health

New diagnosis of ALS for Westerbur family

A family from Virginia who's given so much to their community is facing the new reality of ALS. Marc Westerbur has been diagnosed with the disease, and friends have set up a GoFundMe page.

Marc Westerbur has been diagnosed with ALS, and now friends have set up a GoFundMe page.

Consumer

Trump bans dealings with Chinese owners of TikTok, WeChat

President Trump has ordered an unspecified ban on “transactions” with the Chinese owners of the consumer apps TikTok and WeChat.

Entertainment

WDIO News at Nine on MeTV

Your evenings are busy, so we're working around your schedule. Introducing WDIO News at Nine on MeTV! The news team you trust, now at a time that works better for you.

Woman seriously injured after assault in Carlton County

Carlton County authorities say a woman was "seriously injured" in an assault. A suspect was located in the Twin Cities area and taken into custody.

The injured woman was transported via Life Link III.

Disability service providers desperate for financial help

Some of our most vulnerable are feeling even more isolated during the pandemic. People with disabilities really enjoy their day programs, but those programs are facing real financial hardship.

Disability service providers are asking the state for financial help so they can stay open during the pandemic.

Big Fork/Grand Rapids school board approves fall plans to return in person

The Big Fork/Grand Rapids school board approved plans for all students to return to school in person this fall.

New diagnosis of ALS for Westerbur family

A family from Virginia who's given so much to their community is facing the new reality of ALS. Marc Westerbur has been diagnosed with the disease, and friends have set up a GoFundMe page.

Politics

Trump extends unemployment benefits, defers payroll tax

Kanye West's nomination papers challenged in Wisconsin

Pompeo rejects Congress' subpoenas for IG, Biden probe info

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Outdoor

Popular Pattison Park attraction re-opens to the public

Craft Connector Trail now open

New trail coming soon to Downer Park

Section of trail closed in Downer Park as volunteers build mountain bike trail

Wisconsin DNR again cancels sharp-tailed grouse season

Some Minnesotans report receiving mystery seed packets

Minnesota Department of Agriculture says the unsolicited packages of seeds appear to come from China.

Upper Peninsula wolf population at nearly 700 but leveling off

A DNR trail camera image, taken in August 2019, of a gray wolf in the Upper Peninsula.

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Tall ship arriving in Duluth Sunday

Superior Police: Foul play not suspected after remains found

Boy Scouts assemble nearly 100 bat houses

Popular Pattison Park attraction re-opens to the public

Classic cars drive-by thanks police & firefighters for their service

Event raises money for Life House

Two more Northland assisted living care facilities show cases of COVID-19

Hermantown police locate missing vulnerable adult

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Wisconsin COVID-19 Update Saturday

Michigan COVID-19 Update Saturday

Kanye West's nomination papers challenged in Wisconsin

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"Black is Beautiful" beer raises awareness & money

Rally for freedom from COVID-19 restrictions held on Iron Range

Gov. Walz visits Duluth food bank, highlights face masks

Bikers descend on Sturgis rally with few signs of pandemic

Judge: Prosecutor will stay on ex-cop's case in Floyd death

Study: Most Minneapolis police stops involved Black drivers

Milwaukee chief demoted over tear-gas use, other concerns

Nearly 100 Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers return home

Milwaukee chief demoted over tear-gas use other concerns

Memorial service held for former Michigan Gov. Milliken

Iowa court dismisses suit over coverage for sex reassignment

Phyllis needs a forever home

Dapper Dullahan is looking for a loving home

Animal Allies: Drew is looking for a loving home

Animal Allies: Tux

Chester Bowl Fall Fest canceled due to COVID-19

Walmart to require customers to wear masks at all its stores

Amy Adamle says goodbye on Good Morning Northland

Firefighters put out small Gilbert garage fire

Community health workers another part of Community Action Duluth

Harbor City planning distance learning with supports, change to schedule

Man pleads guilty to stealing two delivery vans in Grand Rapids

City of Duluth shares reminders ahead of primary election

Shoot For Fun fundraiser goes virtual

Duluth school district votes 6-1 in favor of hybrid learning model

New diagnosis of ALS for Westerbur family

Trump bans dealings with Chinese owners of TikTok, WeChat

WDIO News at Nine on MeTV

Trump extends unemployment benefits, defers payroll tax

Kanye West's nomination papers challenged in Wisconsin

Pompeo rejects Congress' subpoenas for IG, Biden probe info

Popular Pattison Park attraction re-opens to the public

Craft Connector Trail now open

New trail coming soon to Downer Park

Wisconsin DNR again cancels sharp-tailed grouse season

Some Minnesotans report receiving mystery seed packets

Upper Peninsula wolf population at nearly 700 but leveling off