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Central Hillside Building Blocked Off By Duluth Police Tape

DULUTH, Minn. --  Duluth police released new details around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday involving a shooting that injured a person in the Central Hillside neighborhood. The shooting was reported around 2:40 p.m. in an apartment on the corner of Lake Avenue…

Snowblower Demand is Up During Winter Season

DULUTH, Minn. - As the Northland is seeing more snow in the forecast, snowblower sales are doing well. Duluth Lawn and Sport management say that customers buying snowblowers want a more efficient way to clear…

Stores with Holiday Items Give Discounts

DULUTH, Minn. - Many Northland businesses are having post-holiday sales in their stores, and that includes the Bentleyville gift shop. The gift shop has discounts for things like ornaments, snowglobes, toys, and all clothing.…

WLSSD Treecycling Locations Open Through January 10

DULUTH, Minn.- If you're someone who likes to keep your real Christmas trees up into the new year, WLSSD will have their treecycling program running through Jan. 10. The program has multiple free dropoff locations…

Minnesota Reports 36 Deaths as Testing Dwindles Over Holiday

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Minnesota Department of Health on Tuesday reported 36 more people have died due to COVID-19, and 988 new infections on a lower-than-normal testing volume. It was the first time since October that daily new cases fell…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Tuesday, December 29

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 988 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota Tuesday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 411,110 in the state. Health officials also reported 36 news deaths bringing the death total to…

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.…

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