2020 Year In Review: Part One
DULUTH, Minn. – FOX 21 Local News is taking a look back at the top stories that made headlines in 2020. Here are some of those stories from January, February and March.
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Now Hiring! Workforce Development Center Hosting Upcoming Job Training Classes in January
DULUTH, Minn. - If you're in need of a job or simply looking for a change of pace amid the global pandemic, Duluth Workforce Development wants you to know many local employers are hiring.…
KYN: McQuade's Pub And Grill
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - McQuade's Pub and Grill is continuing to adjust to new normals while settling into its new digs. This popular restaurant was once nestled in the heart of Two Harbors. In November…
Local Businesses Prepare For Customers Starting Winter Activities
DULUTH, Minn. - The snow is falling and the cold has arrived, but that hasn't stopped Northlanders from spending time outside, especially as the pandemic continues. "It's very easy to get outside but in…
Benedictine Health Center Gets First Shipment of Vaccine
DULUTH, Minn. - COVID-19 vaccinations have started at long-term care facilities in Minnesota, including here in the Northland. Benedictine Health Center in Duluth received and distributed doses of the Moderna vaccine to its residents and…
St. Louis County Public Health Get Doses Of Moderna Vaccine
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. - St. Louis Public Health has received its first shipment of the Moderna vaccine. The public health department held a vaccination clinic on Christmas Eve to distribute some…
Snowmobiles in Demand During Winter Season
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - With the snow finally blanketing the ground in parts of the Northland, more people have been getting outside to enjoy winter activities. At R J Sport & Cycle, there have been more…
Fire Officials Urge Public to Stay Safe
DULUTH, Minn. - Over the past week, there have been several structure fires and fire officials want to remind the public to stay safe by checking your space heaters and appliances during these times.…
Bentleyville Continues Amidst Previous Difficulties
DULUTH, Minn. - Bentleyville was hit by the winter storm last week but luckily, management and volunteers were able to put everything back together for the final week of the Tour of Lights. This year's…
Live Entertainment, Performing Arts To Receive $15 Billion in Relief
NORTHLAND - With the new stimulus relief package signed, $908 billion in COVID relief money will be distributed throughout the country. The legislation also includes $15 billion in relief for struggling live entertainment and performing…
Authorities Investigating Death of 16-Year-Old on Fond du Lac Reservation
FOND DU LAC RESERVATION, Minn. - Authorities say they are investigating the shooting death of a 16-year-old male early Monday morning on the Fond du Lac Reservation. According to police, St. Louis County…
CVS, Walgreens Begin Wisconsin Nursing Home Vaccinations
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Two pharmacy chains have launched an effort to inject tens of thousands of Wisconsin nursing home residents with a COVID-19 vaccine. Rick Abrams, president of the Wisconsin Health Care Association/Wisconsin Center for Assisted Living, says CVS…
Pipeline Opponents Sue to Shut Down Minnesota Construction
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Opponents of a pipeline project that crosses three states have asked a federal court to halt construction in Minnesota on allegations that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers failed to address several environmental issues when it approved…
Second Stimulus Check for $600 Could Disperse Within Weeks
(FOX 9) - Many Americans will receive their second stimulus check after President Donald Trump signed a $900 billion COVID relief bill Sunday. Checks have been approved for $600, though Congress could still vote to bolster the amount. The Democratic-led…
Minnesota Nursing Homes See Large-Scale Vaccination Effort
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Pharmacy chains CVS Health and Walgreens launched a large-scale effort on Monday to help vaccinate residents and staff of Minnesota long-term care facilities for coronavirus. CVS Health plans to vaccinate more than 63,000 residents and staff of…
Nearly 1.3M Traveled Through US Airports Sunday
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…
Lotus on the Lake Announces Store Closing
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…
Midday Update 12-28-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Dec. 28, 2020.
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Monday, December 28
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…
Tips for Improving Your Finances in 2021
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…
Lori Loughlin Released After Prison Term in College Scam
(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…
US Officials: Suspect in Nashville Explosion Died in Blast
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…
Morning Update 12-28-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Dec. 28, 2020.
AstraZeneca: Shot Will Be Effective Against COVID-19 Variant
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…
Exhibition Drive Holiday Sound & Light Show Features Songs From Movies
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,”…
Duluth Firefighters Tackle 4th Structure Fire in 4 Days
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…
Trump Signs Measure Funding Government, COVID Relief
(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.…
Free Range Day Provides No Cost Shooting For Patrons
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…
Pets and Visitors Enjoy Keene Creek Dog Park
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…
Wisconsin Drunken Driving Convictions, Related Offenses Down
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…
