WASHINGTON — Nearly 1.3 million people went through U.S. airports on Sunday, the highest level of air travel in more than nine months, despite the fear that travel will lead to more cases of COVID-19. The Transportation Security Administration said it screened 1,284,599 on Sunday, the highest total since March 15. More than 10 million people have traveled by air…
DULUTH, Minn. – Lotus on the Lake is closing its doors in the new year. The women’s clothing store, located in the Fitger’s complex, made the announcement in a Facebook post on Monday morning, saying: “The decision was made for me…I will be spending the spring and maybe some of the summer with my mom in Indiana! Lotus will be…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, midday update, News
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 1,087 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota Monday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 410,138 in the state. Health officials also reported 13 news deaths bringing the death total to 5,160 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 5,493,773 tests have been completed to date. There are…
DULUTH, Minn. – 2020 has impacted all of us, and the New Year brings an opportunity for a clean slate financially. Financial professional Barry Bigelow from Great Waters Financial recently spoke with FOX 21’s Brett Scott about ways to improve your finances in 2021. Cut Costs Where You Can Bigelow says one of the biggest money mistakes you can make…
(AP) – “Full House” actor Lori Loughlin has been released from prison after spending two months behind bars for paying half a million dollars in bribes to get her two daughters into college. Loughlin was released Monday from the federal lockup in Dublin, California, where she had been serving her sentence for her role in the college admissions bribery scheme….
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Federal authorities identified on Sunday the man they say is responsible for the Christmas Day bombing and said that he died in the explosion. Investigators used DNA to link the man, identified as Anthony Quinn Warner, to the blast. They said they believe no one else was involved. Federal officials now turn to explore the monumental task…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, morning update, News
LONDON (AP) – The head of drugmaker AstraZeneca, which is developing a coronavirus vaccine widely expected to be approved by U.K. authorities this week, says researchers believe the shot “should remain effective” against a new variant of the virus driving a rapid surge in infections in Britain. AstraZeneca chief executive Pascal Soriot told the Sunday Times that more tests are…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Exhibition Drive Holiday Sound & Light Show is now featuring songs from movies. Between now and Dec. 31, people can drive through the neighborhood on Exhibition Drive to see lights synchronized to music from “Star Wars,” “Frozen,” “Polar Express” and “The Greatest Showman.” The show kicks off each night at 5 p.m. and runs through 10…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department was called to a structure fire around 6 p.m. Sunday – marking the fourth structure fire the department has faced in four days. The latest fire happened in an apartment building at 1717 East 1st Street. “When crews first arrived on scene, they saw smoke both inside and outside of the seven-unit apartment…
(AP) – The massive, year-end catchall bill that President Donald Trump has signed into law combines $900 billion in COVID-19 aid with a $1.4 trillion spending bill and reams of other unfinished legislation on taxes, energy, education and health care. In one highlight, the package revives supplemental federal pandemic unemployment benefits but at $300 per week – through March 14…
CLOQUET, Minn. – Whether it be simply getting practice with a gun or learning how to defend yourself, Free Range Day provides an opportunity for people to shoot at no cost. Dead On Arms Indoor Shooting Range in Cloquet has been providing this free service on the last Sunday of the month during the pandemic so people didn’t have to…
DULUTH, Minn. – The weather was warm enough for the dogs to come out and play. This at the popular Keene Creek Dog Park along Grand Avenue in West Duluth, which recently reopened after some construction there. Couple Ben Lowen and Erin Cullen usually come here every Sunday before football. “For me, it’s really important because we live so far…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A Wisconsin Legislative Bureau report shows that yearly convictions for drunken driving and other related offenses dropped by nearly 18,000 between 2004 and 2018. The study also shows that alcohol-related fatal crashes have also declined in Wisconsin in the past 12 years, which mirrors a trend seen nationwide. Wisconsin Public Radio reports that the Wisconsin Department…
MILWAUKEE (AP) – Wisconsin health officials are reporting 2,287 positive tests for the coronavirus in the last day, lifting the total number of confirmed cases to 470,818. The new cases accounted for 46.7 percent of the 4,902 tests that were processed in the last 24 hours. The overall positivity rate since the start of the pandemic stands at about 10…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota health officials are reporting 2,534 positive COVID-19 cases and 40 deaths from data recorded over the past two days. The update that combined Friday and Saturday confirmations increased the total of number of cases since the start of the pandemic to 409,061. The cumulative amount of fatalities stands at 5,147, of which 3,332 were in long-term…
DULUTH, Minn. – This holiday season, Northlanders can travel through nativity scenes set up at Duluth area churches. Families can drive to five different scenes of this Christmas story. There they can view an online video that provides a guided tour of the scenes, bible readings, and reflection from the artists, who helped create this nativity experience. Some of the…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A Christmas morning explosion rocked the downtown area of Nashville, Tennessee. Several buildings were damaged as a result of the explosion. On Saturday, federal authorities searched a person’s home in Antioch, Tennessee as part of their investigation into the explosion. Local police believe Friday’s explosion was intentional. It’s being reported officers responded to the scene after receiving…
WISCONSIN – 632 new confirmed COVID-19 cases were being reported on Saturday by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. There were also four more people who have died from the virus. This brings the state’s total confirmed cases to more than 460,000 and nearly 5,000 deaths. Currently, the state is averaging more than 1,800 new confirmed cases and 41 deaths…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. – Three more people in St. Louis County have now died from COVID-19. On Saturday, 98 new cases have also been reported in the county, creating a total of more than twelve thousand for the northland. Total deaths are now up to 189. The Minnesota Department of Health is also reporting there are 2,170 new cases…
DULUTH, Minn. – With Christmas shopping being over, local stores throughout the Northland are having to deal with exchanges and returns of holiday gifts. At DLH Clothing in Duluth, the store had its best holiday season to date, even during the pandemic. However, people have started to email and call about their Christmas gifts, specifically to give them back or…
DULUTH, Minn. – A local cidery has a special drink that was just released today that incorporates community involvement. This past fall, Wild State Cider in the Lincoln Park Craft District asked people to donate apples from their local trees and make what’s called the Peoples’ Cider. Those who dropped off apples can now stop by the cidery to get…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s the day after Christmas, and people were outside, ready to take on the hills by skiing and snowboarding. Whether it be being outside with loved ones or going down the snowy slopes, skiers and snowboarders alike came to spirit mountain to recreate. “We’ve been having a blast,” said Jon Regenold, the co-director of Resort Services at…
This week Fox 21 has been showing the beautiful light displays put up around the Northland. Photojournalist Marcus Asmus gives us another look at all of those holiday lights for a bit of Christmas cheer. Categories: Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Wisconsin
(AP) – A new virus strain in Great Britain creates new restrictions for passengers headed to the U.S. Anyone flying to the U.S. from the United Kingdom must test negative for the Coronavirus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the new order late Thursday in response to a new strain of the virus in the UK, one with…
NORTHLAND – A handful of restaurants were open during the Christmas holiday and for two, in particular, it was for the very first time because of the pandemic. For At Sara’s Table and Superior Family Restaurant, the holiday was a time to bring some cheer to those who are spending Christmas without family or friends. At Sara’s Table, the restaurant…
DULUTH, Minn. – Fire officials want to remind the public to clean the area around neighborhood fire hydrants while clearing out snow on sidewalks. There are about 3,000 fire hydrants in the city of Duluth, and officials say it’s important to clear them out because it is more effective to do so before the possibility of a fire. “The sooner…
DULUTH, Minn. – A fire ravaged a building in Lincoln Park on Wednesday night, and we have learned some new details concerning the incident. The building itself hosted the Fellowship House, a sober living facility. The house was a place for likeminded individuals who have goals of improving their lifestyles by staying sober. Charities assisting the families in need include…
DULUTH, Minn. – If you’ve traveled up 21st Avenue in Duluth, chances are you’ve spotted a different snow sculpture every year. This year, The Child or Baby Yoda is the subject of the sculpture. The character originated from the popular Disney Plus show “The Mandalorian” which is part of the Star Wars universe. The family snow sculpture tradition began back…
Join FOX 21’s Nachai Taylor and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update
Join FOX 21’s Nachai Taylor and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth firefighters responded to a duplex fire in West Duluth around 5:30 p.m. Thursday on the 600 block of North 59th Avenue West. Two renters inside the duplex got out just fine after one of them hosed down the fire to keep it at bay until firefighters arrived within minutes. Asst. Fire Chief Dennis Edwards said the…
Virginia Fire VIRGINIA, Minn. – Two fires broke out in two homes on the Iron Range Thursday night at the same time. The bigger fire was reported around 6:10 p.m. on the 500 block of 8th Street South, according to the Northland FireWire. Firefighters found heavy smoke and flames coming from the second floor at the back of the house….
CLOQUET, Minn. – A homeowner in Cloquet woke up to part of her property going up in flames Thursday. Hailee Meisner told FOX 21 a Fond du Lac police officer who was driving by banged on her door to say her garage was on fire. The fire broke out around 7:45 a.m. on the 100 block of Brevator Road in…
DULUTH, Minn. – Members of the Eastridge Community Church bundled up and came together outside for Christmas Eve worship services. Bonfires were set up, along with candle light and a message of hope and renewal. Senior Pastor Thomas Asbury said Christmas services are some of the biggest events of the year for the church, so they decided COVID and the…
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DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Library Foundation received a big donation today just in time for the holidays. The anonymous donor gave a generous gift of $30,000 in support of the library. The funds will be put into the foundation’s endowment, ensuring a bright future for the library’s events and programs. “It will guarantee that next year and all the…
DULUTH, Minn.– Volunteers and community members braced the cold winds and chilly temps to help clean up Bentleyville after the blizzard. The harsh weather from Wednesday’s snowstorm struck Duluth’s Christmastime icon. Nearly half a foot of snow covered the area in a blanket of snow, topped off with gust of up to nearly 50 miles an hour by the shores…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Good news for skating enthusiasts! Ice rinks and warming sheds in Superior are open for both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Skating rinks at a select few locations were open for Christmas Eve. Rink attendants are implementing COVID protocol. Masks are required in order to enter the warming sheds and there is a limit to how many…
DULUTH, Minn. – Firefighters did their best to battle out-of-control flames during the city’s worst winter storm so far this season. This, as the 12 displaced residents try to figure out what’s next. The night before Christmas Eve is supposed to be a time where you feel safe in your home and feel the joy of being with loved ones….
DULUTH, Minn. – Spirit mountain will remain closed through the holidays after shutting down Wednesday night due to the blizzard-like conditions. According to their website, because of the strong winds safely maintaining the lifts and the hill will be difficult. The slopes will be back open on December 26th at 9 a.m. Categories: Community, Minnesota, News Tags: Closure, duluth, Spirit…
DULUTH, Minn. – Gift cards can be great last-minute gifts this holiday season, and a local restaurant is taking some of the proceeds from gift card sales to give back to its employees. Maya Family Mexican Restaurant in Hermantown will give 20% of the money raised from gift cards to more than 15 employees. Governor Tim Walz recently extended his…
Join FOX 21’s Nachai Taylor and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update
Join FOX 21’s Nacahai Taylor and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update
Every Thursday morning on FOX 21 Local News from 7 – 9 a.m., we’re teaming up with Essentia Health to showcase Northland Newborns. If you would like to submit a photo with a description of a newborn in your life, click here, or email fox21morningcrew@kqdsfox21.tv. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, Northland Newborns Tags: Brett Scott, community, Essentia Health, Local…
WASHINGTON (AP) – House Republicans have shot down a Democratic bid to pass President Donald Trump’s longshot demand for $2,000 direct payments to most Americans. The made-for-TV clash came as the Democratic-controlled chamber convened its session on Thursday. It was scheduled in anticipation of a smooth Washington landing for of unrelated, but bipartisan bills. If Trump were to follow through…
CLOQUET, Minn. – The B&B Market in Cloquet is continuing their food train for the holidays. On Wednesday, members of the Fond Du Lac Reservation wanted to thank the market for helping out people in there community. So far, the Market has received over $150,000 for their food train, which started in March when the pandemic set in. “There’s a…
DULUTH, Minn. – If you’re already thinking ahead to 2021 you may also be thinking about how to dispose of your Christmas Tree. After a successful program last year, Twin Ports Trailer will once again be offering free curbside pick up of Christmas trees on January 6th and 7th as people start to take down their decorations. “A lot of…
BAYFIELD, Wisc. – New Executive Director Mary Dougherty took over Core Community Resources in Bayfield Wisconsin in 2019 with a mission in mind geared towards helping seniors. “Doing things like mowing your lawn, shoveling your walk in the winter, running errands for you, friendly visits if you’re lonely,” Core Community Resources Executive Director, Mary Dougherty says. This holiday season, community…
