Photos: Beijing Olympics close, ending world's 2nd pandemic Games

As the Beijing 2022 Olympics come to a close, here is a look at some of the most memorable moments from the world's second pandemic Games.

US skaters' appeal denied to get Olympic medals in Kamila Valieva drug test event

Nine Americans stand to get some sort of medal, either the second-place prize or a gold that could become theirs if the Russians are disqualified because of Kamila Valieva's doping case.

'I hate this sport!': Winter Olympics figure skating brings rage, teen tears and collapse

Russia's trio of tee figure skating stars — Kamila Valieva, Alexandra Trusova and Anna Shcherbakova — each enters an uncertain future after one of the sport’s most dramatic nights.

GOING FOR GOLD: Alix, Kelly & Shayne try their hand at curling
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Curling is king right now! The Good Day anchors gave it a try at Forgotten Star Brewery in Fridley. This weekend the brewery is having a curling tournament with more than 100 curling teams. For more information visit forgottenstarbrewery.com

Russian skater can compete, medal ceremony won't be held amid doping case

Russian teenager Kamila Valieva has been cleared to compete in the women’s figure skating competition. The IOC says it won't award medals for her events in Beijing because her doping case isn't fully resolved.

Winter Olympics: Erin Jackson becomes 1st Black woman to win gold medal in speedskating

Erin Jackson becomes the first Black woman to win a gold medal in speedskating at the Olympics. Jackson's win gives the American speedskating program its first medal of the Beijing Games.

Young US hockey team beats Canada to start Olympics 2-0

Using not just speed and skill but also a healthy dose of physicality against bigger, stronger opponents, the Americans emerged with a hard-earned 4-2 victory Saturday and are unbeaten in two games at the Olympics.

Shaun White misses gold in his final Winter Olympics

Shaun White remained in fourth place after his second run in his final Winter Games as Scotty James of Australia jumped into the lead.

Lindsey Jacobellis finally wins gold medal, 1st for US

In the winter Olympics medal count, the United States finally has one gold under its belt thanks to Lindsey Jacobellis, whose been trying for first in snowboardcross for 16 years.

Peng Shuai says sex assault allegation was 'enormous misunderstanding'

Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai gave a controlled interview about her Weibo post of sex assault allegations, calling the situation “an enormous misunderstanding.”

Photos: Winter Olympic Games 2022 opening ceremony in Beijing

The Winter Olympics opening ceremony had a fiery conclusion Friday, when the Olympic flame was placed inside a giant snowflake. Chinese President Xi Jinping earlier declared the Games open during a ceremony heavy on ice-blue tones and winter imagery.

Chisholm native, curler John Shuster to carry Team USA flag at Opening Ceremonies

If you’re watching the Opening Ceremonies of the Winter Olympics in Beijing Friday, a very familiar face will be holding the flag for Team USA, and he’s a Minnesota native.