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Jerry Jeff Walker, Texas singer and songwriter, dies at 78

10/24/2020 01:10 PM

Texas country singer and songwriter Jerry Jeff Walker passed away after a battle with cancer.

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Carrie Underwood adds to CMT Music Awards haul

Jeff Bridges says he has lymphoma, cites good prognosis

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

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

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.

Rudolph and Santa Claus stop-motion puppets up for auction

Rudolph is getting a new home, and it's bound to be a lot nicer than the Island of Misfit Toys.

Trump to honor wrestling icon in contested Iowa

Amy Adamle shares anticipation about 'Clouds' coming out Friday

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

POSTPONED: Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District Debate

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

Facebook says it will ban Holocaust denial, distortion posts

Facebook announces it will ban posts that deny or distort the Holocaust. This is the latest attempt by the company to take action against conspiracy theories and misinformation.

Broadway shutdown due to virus extended again until May 30

Fans of Broadway will have to wait until at least late May for shows to resume. Producers are now offering refunds and exchanges for tickets purchased for shows through May 30.

Wallen dropped as 'SNL' performer after breaking COVID rules

Morgan Wallen has been dropped from performing on “Saturday Night Live” after breaking the show’s COVID-19 protocols. The country singer apologized after he was shown on TikTok socializing maskless at a crowded bar and house party this past weekend.

The Vice Presidential Debate airs Wednesday

The 2020 Vice Presidential Debate between Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris will be held on Wednesday beginning at 7 p.m. on WDIO-DT.

Guitar rock legend Eddie Van Halen dies of cancer at 65

Harvey Weinstein during a sexual assault trial in New York.

Harvey Weinstein charged with 3 more rapes in California

Shania Twain celebrates 25th anniversary of breakthrough record

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

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Two charged with staying in remote cabin without permission

Two people have been charged after allegedly staying in a remote cabin near Wawa, Ontario, without the owner's permission.

St. Louis County ready for early winter

Even though winter has arrived early, St. Louis County says its crews are ready for accumulating snow.

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.

Good Morning Northland

A legal setback for Uber and Lyft: the companies must now classify their drivers as employees not independent contractors. Just in time for the holiday season, Google has added new tools to it's shopping platform that allows shoppers to know if they're getting the best deals possible. And Sony's Playstation 5 will come with some entertainment apps preloaded in the console along with an optional remote control.

With the pandemic taking over 2020 and cases rising daily, Wisconsin caretakers have an even bigger responsibility to keep those they are caring for safe.

With Medicare annual enrollment beginning October 15th and lasting only seven weeks, here are some things to keep in mind about your coverage.

A new TV channel for music videos. Massachusetts has sent COVID-19 texts to people who are living in areas that have consistently high levels of transmission. A big screen you can tuck away in a flash: LG is now selling a rollable, LED 65 inch TV for $87,000.

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