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COVID-19 test events set for Iron River, Lac du Flambeau

08/04/2020 07:39 PM

Two more COVID-19 testing events will be held on this week in northern Wisconsin. They will be held at the Iron River Community Center from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and at Lac du Flambeau Elementary School from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday.

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Consumer

EU regulators investigate Google's plan to buy Fitbit

The European Union is opening an investigation into Google’s plan to buy fitness tracking device maker Fitbit. The EU says the deal could entrench Google’s position in the online ad market.

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Good Morning Northland

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Northlanders celebrated the changing of the seasons on Saturday with the 34th annual Chester Bowl Fall Fest held in Duluth.

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Outdoor

New trail coming soon to Downer Park

Downer Park in Duluth will soon be home to a new mountain bike trail. Volunteers spearhead the effort to bring more black diamond difficulty to the East side of town.

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Up North

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Last weekend thousands of archers aimed for fun and safe competition at Mont du Lac's fourth annual BowFest. Despite the implementation of health and safety protocols, competitors were still able to enjoy the world's largest outdoor archery and music festival.

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Mountain bikers and runners had a chance to support and celebrate a Cloquet Trail last weekend. The third Pine Valley Bike & Run race on Saturday also served as a fundraiser for the Pine Valley mountain bike trail.

The third Pine Valley Bike & Run race on Saturday served as a fundraiser for the Pine Valley mountain bike trail.

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Health

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