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St. Luke's Releases Most Popular Baby Names of 2020

DULUTH, Minn. - On Tuesday, St. Luke's Hospital released their list of the most popular baby girl and baby boy names over the past year. St. Luke's said they had more than 760 babies born at the hospital in 2020.…

Senate GOP Blocks Democratic Push for Trump’s $2k Checks

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has blocked Democrats’ push to immediately bring President Donald Trump’s demand for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks up for a vote. The GOP leader said the Senate would “begin a process” to…

Midday Update 12-29-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020.

Evers Administration Plans to Simplify Unemployment Claims

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers’ administration is looking for public feedback on simplified applications for unemployment benefits. The state Department of Workforce Development announced Monday that it’s planning to simplify initial and weekly claim applications starting this spring…

Minnesota Woman Dies After ATV Falls Through Frozen Lake

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A woman died after an ATV she was riding in fell through the ice on Kabekona Lake in northern Minnesota. The Star Tribune reports 60-year-old Rose Peterson, of Brooklyn Park, died Saturday night after she and two family…

Morning Update 12-29-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020.

Fate of Trump’s $2,000 Checks Now Rests With GOP-Led Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Whether most Americans will receive $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks is now in the hands of the Senate. President Donald Trump has been pushing to more than triple the $600 payments approved by Congress, reluctantly signing into law…

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.

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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