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Mixed Bag: Erratic Pandemic Olympics Come To A Nuanced End

TOKYO (AP) — It began with a virus and a yearlong pause. It ended with a typhoon blowing through and, still, a virus. In between: just about everything. The Tokyo Olympics, christened with “2020” but held in mid-2021 after being interrupted for…

Packers WR Funchess Apologizes For Slur Against Asians

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Devin Funchess has apologized for using a racial slur against Asians during a news conference on Saturday night. “I want to apologize for the disparaging remark I used tonight,” Funchess said…

WWJC Christian Radio Heavily Damaged in Structure Fire

DULUTH, Minn.- A Duluth Christian radio station was left heavily damaged in a structure Sunday, with the cause unknown, according to the Duluth Fire Department. According to a spokesperson with the department, at approximately 3:08 a.m. Sunday morning someone driving…

Ride or Die Pizzeria Holds Grand Opening

SUPERIOR, Wis.- A new late-night pizzeria and bar just opened up on Broadway Street with its own special biker theme. Ride or Die pizzeria held their grand opening Saturday until 2 a.m.,…

UMD Students Showcase Research Projects

DULUTH, Minn.-- Up at UMD this afternoon, some science students got the chance to show off months of work. Undergraduate Biology and Chemistry students showcased their summer research projects for their summer semester at the…

7th Annual Bike Fest Returns to Spirit Mountain

DULUTH, Minn.-- Meanwhile, the 7th animal Kraus-Anderson Bike Duluth Festival is underway at Spirit Mountain after not bring able to race last year. 600-800 chain-rattling adrenaline junkies raced Friday on the downhill courses. In the…

City on the Hill Music Festival Returns

DULUTH, Minn.-- The City on the Hill Christian Music Festival made its way to Bayfront Park. Over 10,000 spectators are expected to show up over the weekend to watch performers such as Matthew West,…

Billings Park Days Kicks Off With Rummage Sales

SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- The annual Billings Park Days kicked off on Friday in Superior with dozens of rummage sales. People in Billings took the time today to find hidden treasures, while sellers got…

St. Louis County Fair in Chisholm Begins

CHISHOLM, Minn.-After being canceled last year, the St. Louis County Fair is happening once again in Chisholm. Above, find Fox 21 photojournalist Adam Jagunich's story on the event. For more details on the St. Louis…

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…

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