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Twitter CEO says it was wrong to block links to Biden story

10/16/2020 01:15 PM

Twitter CEO says the company was wrong to block weblinks to an unverified political story regarding Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden's son. Twitter has updated its policy.

WDIO News at Nine on MeTV

Rudolph and Santa Claus stop-motion puppets up for auction

Legend dedicates Billboard Awards performance to Chrissy

Trump to honor wrestling icon in contested Iowa

Amy Adamle shares anticipation about 'Clouds' coming out Friday

The movie about a Stillwater teen's last year of life, battle with cancer, and legacy of love and music is debuting on Friday on Disney Plus. 'Clouds' is the true story about Zach Sobiech, and former Good Morning Northland anchor Amy Adamle was his high school sweetheart.

'Clouds' is streaming Friday on Disney Plus, and our Amy Adamle shares more about the journey.

TONIGHT: Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District Debate on WDIO

WDIO-TV will televise an hour-long debate "Your Voice, Your Vote: Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District Debate" tonight. Incumbent Republican Congressmen Pete Stauber and Democratic challenger Quinn Nystrom will answer questions beginning at 6pm.

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

Broadway shutdown due to virus extended again until May 30

Wallen dropped as 'SNL' performer after breaking COVID rules

The Vice Presidential Debate airs Wednesday

Guitar rock legend Eddie Van Halen dies of cancer at 65

Rock and guitar legend Eddie Van Halen has passed away at the age of 65 on Tuesday after his battle with cancer.

Harvey Weinstein charged with 3 more rapes in California

Prosecutors say Harvey Weinstein has been charged with the rapes of two more women in Los Angeles County.

Harvey Weinstein during a sexual assault trial in New York.

Shania Twain celebrates 25th anniversary of breakthrough record

The record that turned Shania Twain from a struggling singer-songwriter from Canada into a global superstar also changed country music for years to come.

Rihanna on new album: 'I just want to have fun with music'

It's been four years since Rihanna released an album and the singer is working hard on recording new music.

Federal judge postpones Trump ban on popular app TikTok

Federal judge postpones app store ban on TikTok

Taste of Applefest in a Box

Disney delays 'Black Widow,' Spielberg's 'West Side Story'

CEO of Minnesota Public Radio's parent to step down

Lawsuit asks court to force Facebook to ban militia posts

A sweep for ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ ‘Succession’ tops Emmy Awards

Outlook not improving for beleaguered US movie theaters

WeChat is owned by Chinese tech giant Tencent, and is a popular app with many Chinese-speaking Americans.

Judge agrees to delay US government restrictions on WeChat

Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett tie for top prize at ACMs

Emmys make Hollywood's first attempt at live awards show

Twisted Sister singer to anti-maskers: Don't use our song

Other News

Court: Separate locker room violated transgender boy's right

The Minnesota Court of Appeals has ruled that a suburban school district violated the rights of a transgender student who identified as male when it kept him from using the boys’ locker room. His parents say it violated his rights to equal protection.

Wisconsin extends ban on utility disconnections amid COVID-19

Wisconsin regulators have extended a ban on utility disconnections during the coronavirus pandemic. The ban is now in place until Oct. 1.

Head-on crash kills two in remote area near Ignace

Ontario Provincial Police say two people died in a head-on crash on a remote stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway early Thursday morning.

Crowds attend Effie rodeo, despite orders limiting spectators

The stands remained full or nearly full for the three days of the North Star Stampede Rodeo in Effie in northern Minnesota. That's despite state orders limiting the number of spectators at the event.

Wisconsin opioid overdoses more than double during pandemic

Wisconsin health officials say there have been more than twice as many suspected opioid overdoses during the coronavirus pandemic than there were during the same period last year.

Cook County asks Walz for mask mandate

The Cook County Board of Commissioners has sent a letter to Gov. Tim Walz asking him to impose a statewide mask mandate, saying the county doesn't have the legal authority to do it on its own.

Gas theft suspects surrender after night in the woods

Two gas theft suspects have surrendered to police after fleeing from officers and apparently spending Tuesday night in the bush north of Wawa, Ontario. They had allegedly fled from police twice.

Minneapolis cops required to report de-escalation efforts

The Minneapolis Police Department is changing its policy on reporting use of force incidents to require that officers document their attempts to de-escalate a situation.

2020 Election Schedule

**Primary Election Schedule**
June 23	Kentucky & New York
July 7	Delaware & New Jersey
July 11	Louisiana
July 12	Puerto Rico
August 11	Connecticut

Primary Election Schedule
June 23:   Kentucky & New York
July 7:       Delaware & New Jersey
July 11:       Louisiana
July 12:       Puerto Rico
August 11:   Connecticut

Police: Man found dead in Fort Frances outbuilding, no public safety concerns

Ontario Provincial Police say there are no public safety concerns after a man's body was found in an outbuildng in Fort Frances.

Good Morning Northland

Local financial professionals say they are seeing more adult children moving back into their parent's homes during the pandemic and that means adults may have to readjust their finances.

A hard-earned certification is in the books for an Iron Range lab where testing for safe drinking water is one of their top priorties

Seven years after his death to cancer at age 18, Zach Sobiech has returned to the top of the iTunes chart. The Star Tribune reports that “Clouds” by Sobiech took over iTunes’ No. 1 slot Sunday, two days after the movie of the same name based on his life premiered on Disney+.

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