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Pause on Student Loan Payments Extended Through January

(AP) - The Biden administration has announced that federal student loan payments will remain suspended through January 2022, extending a pause that was scheduled to expire next month. The Education Department says this will be the final extension. Borrowers will…

United Airlines Will Require US Employees to Be Vaccinated

(AP) - United Airlines will require U.S.-based employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late October, and maybe sooner. United announced the decision Friday. The airline joins a growing number of big corporations that will require vaccinations. This is happening…

Brighton Beach to Close on Monday

  DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth announced Friday that Brighton Beach will close to users beginning Monday. At that time construction will begin on the Lakewalk extension through the park as part…

Apple to Scan U.S. Iphones for Images of Child Sexual Abuse

(AP) - Apple is planning to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child abuse, drawing applause from child protection groups but raising concern among some security researchers that the system could be misused by governments looking to surveil their citizens.…

University of Minnesota Professors Call for Vaccine Mandate

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A growing number of professors and staff at the University of Minnesota are calling on the school to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations this fall. Many faculty members say they are anxious about returning to the classroom as COVID-19…

US Added 943,000 Jobs in July; Unemployment Rate at 5.4%

WASHINGTON (AP) - Hiring surged in July as American employers added 943,000 jobs. The unemployment rate dropped to 5.4% as the U.S. economy continues to bounce back with surprising vigor from last year’s coronavirus shutdown. The July numbers exceeded economists’…

Spirit Valley Days Parade Returns

DULUTH, Minn.-- In West Duluth Thursday evening, a little downpour didn't stop people from getting out to enjoy the Sprit Valley Days Parade. The parade has been a staple in the community for more than…

Lake County Fair Returns to Two Harbors

TWO HARBORS, Minn.-- The Lake County Fair has begun in Two Harbors. Crews were out this afternoon setting up rides and attractions. But the 4-H building was wide open for judging of rabbits and…

Peach Sale Fundraiser for Encounter Youth Center

DULUTH, Minn.-- A fundraiser selling peaches is happening over the next few days, and is helping raise money for the Encounter Youth Center. Over 500 cases of peaches were ordered and set up across two…

Ground Is Broken At Riverwest Development Site

DULUTH, Minn. -- Ground was broken Wednesday on the Riverwest development in West Duluth across from Spirit Mountain. The work to get the permits for this project began in 2015 with the idea to have…

Thomas the Tank Engine Returns to the Depot

DULUTH, Minn. -- Thomas the Tank Engine and his friend Percy arrived in Duluth this week, ready to hang out with friends along the North Shore of Lake Superior. The duo will be at The…

Masks Required In All Duluth School Buildings Beginning Monday

DULUTH, Minn.-Duluth School officials announced that the district will require indoor mask wearing in all ISD 709 buildings beginning Monday.  Masks will be required for students age 2 and older, ISD 709 employees and the public unless medically exempted, regardless…

Midday Update 8-5-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, August 5, 2021.

Wisconsin Governor: State Employees Must Wear Masks Indoors

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ administration has ordered state workers to wear masks when they’re working indoors, as COVID-19 cases continue to surge. The Department of Administration issued the mandate on July 30. It goes into effect…

Morning Update 8-5-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, August 5, 2021.

Wisconsin State Fair Returns With Some COVID-19 Tweaks

WEST ALLIS, Wis. (AP) - The Wisconsin State Fair has returned after the coronavirus pandemic canceled last year’s event for the first time in 75 years. The fair runs Thursday through Aug. 15 at the 200-acre State Fair Park in…

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