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Numerous agencies responded to Gooseberry Falls State Park on Saturday afternoon.

Children rescued at Gooseberry Falls

08/09/2020 11:16 PM

Two young children were rescued after falling from a cliff at Gooseberry Falls State Park on Saturday afternoon, the Lake County Sheriff's Office says. The two children were were airlifted to a Duluth hospital.

Donation check presented to Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank

Real Living Messina & Associates donates $5,500 to local organizations

Iron Range schools addressing internet connection issues for possibility of distance learning

Aurora Woman writes children's book on coronavirus

UMD researchers identify factors causing algae blooms on Lake Superior

Special Report: A Little Place Up the Shore

Heads of Minnesota political parties weigh in on importance of upcoming election

Area of severe drought in Northland shrinks

St. Louis County Rescue Squad needs continue to grow

St. Louis County Rescue Squad vehicle at night

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.

Trudeau confirms another extension of border closure

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced another extension to the closure of the border between the U.S. and Canada. The closure to nonessential travel is now in place until August 21.

Drought persists despite recent rainfall

The U.S. Drought Monitor's weekly report says last week's rainfall did not alleviate drought conditions in the Northland. A severe drought continues from the Twin Ports into central St. Louis County and west along the Carlton-St. Louis County line.

A trickle of water ran through Springdale Creek in Cook County last weekend.

Two staff at Silver Bay Veterans Home have COVID-19

Two staff members at the Silver Bay Veterans Home have tested positive for COVID-19. A spokesperson said the Minnesota Department of Health has assigned them an infection control specialist.

The Silver Bay Veterans Home is the only of its kind in the Northland.

Second Harvest holds free food distribution event in Finland

On Wednesday, Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank hosted a free food distribution event in Finland. Volunteers distributed over 320 boxes of food for 80 households at the Clair Nelson Community Center.

Volunteers distributed over 320 boxes of food for 80 households at the Clair Nelson Community Center.

Canada, US poised to extend border restrictions to Aug. 21

The U.S. and Canada are poised to extend their agreement to keep their shared border closed to non-essential travel to Aug. 21. A final confirmation has not been given, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke with The Associated Press.

The U.S.-Canada border has been closed to non-essential travel since March.

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Split Rock Lighthouse shares plans to re-open

The most recent hiking bridge over the Split Rock River is seen in this 2016 photo. The bridge is no longer there.

Hiking Bridge at Split Rock River won't be built

Thunder Bay mayor wants health officials to consider mask order

Age in Place Program is seeking applications.

Age in Place Program seeking applications for home repairs

Wilderness Health is launching a new telehealth program focused on mental health.

Wilderness Health developing telehealth program focused on mental health

Lake Superior remains high despite dry June

Cook Co. encouraging visitors, but advising safety

Neighborhoods reporting more firework activity than usual

Senator Tina Smith introduces bills focused on expanding mental health services

Minn. DNR changing window for state park reservations

Closure of US-Canada border extended to July 21

Re-opened campgrounds, state parks see busy weekend

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Slow but steady voter turnout at Superior and Duluth polls for primary election

In-person voter turnout for the primary election has been slow but steady at polls in Duluth and Superior due to the high number of absentee ballots.

Labor Day weekend fireworks canceled in Duluth

Early voting on the rise ahead of primary election

United Presbyterian Church hosts unique hot dish giveaway

"Schooner Huron Jewel" arrives in Duluth

Insider, Commissioner weigh in on future of MN's Challenge Incarcerated Programs

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Firefighters extinguish early morning basement fire in Virginia

Multiple agencies responded to the report of a basement fire on the 1000 block of 7th Avenue North in Virginia early Sunday morning. There were no injuries.

Real Living Messina & Associates donates $5,500 to local organizations

Itasca Co. school districts lay out current plans

Itasca County school districts laid out their plans for how they plan to approach the upcoming school year to this point.

Walk to End Alzheimer's being done individually this year to avoid large gatherings

Iron Range schools addressing internet connection issues for possibility of distance learning

DOC to close prisons in Togo, Willow River to address budget deficit

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