Morning Update 1-2-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a look at local news and weather making headlines Thursday, January 2, 2020.
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Ringing in the New Year Outdoors in the Northland
DULUTH, Minn. - With most people enjoying the day off of work, some spent the holiday outside. FOX 21 photojournalist Marcus Asmus caught up with outdoor enthusiasts at the Hartley Nature Center in Duluth.
Great Outdoors: New Year's Day at the Hartley Nature Center
DULUTH, Minn. -- FOX21 photojournalist Marcus Asmus caught up with people hiking, biking, skiing, and snowshoeing outside on New Year's Day 2020.
Wood Burning Stove May Have Caused Fire in Rice Lake
RICE LAKE, Minn. -- A wood burning stove may have caused a garage to go up in flames in Rice Lake on Wednesday, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office. A driver passing through the area smelled smoke and…
St. Louis County Plow Drivers' Union Files Intent to Strike
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. - The Teamsters Local 320 Union has filed an intent to strike. This comes after the labor agreement between St. Louis County and the union expired January 1st. About…
First Baby Of The Decade Delivered At St. Luke's
DULUTH, Minn. Oh baby, it's a boy! St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth welcomed not only it's first baby of the year but of the decade. Baby Barrett Jaakola entered the world at 6:03…
Local Junk Removal Company Offering Free Christmas Tree Pickup
DULUTH, Minn. - Some people may be just getting around to taking down their Christmas trees, but getting rid of it can be an inconvenience. Don't worry. A local junk removal company, has got…
Marcus Theater Stays Open For A Fun Start To The New Year
DULUTH, Minn. - Most businesses are closed on New Year's Day, but the Marcus Theaters in Duluth stayed open. People had the chance to check out one of the latest movies now playing. New…
Greysolon Ballroom Hosts New Year's By The Lake Event
DULUTH, Minn. - With dozens of new years eve events going on across the twin ports, the second annual new years by the lake is one that is already underway. The night kicked off at…
Year in Review: July Through September
Here's a look back at some of the biggest stories that happened around the Northland from July to September. Stories include the Rainbow Family Gathering in Bayfield County, the mayors of…
Existing Contract Ends for St. Louis County Public Works Employees, No Word on Bargaining Yet
DULUTH, Minn.- Tuesday is the final day of the existing contract the St. Louis County Public Works employees have with the county. According to St. Louis County Officials, they haven't received notice of…
Go Vegan this January with 'Veganuary'
DULUTH, Minn.- If eating healthier is one of your New Year's resolutions, a new initiative in Duluth wants to support you. Duluth Does Veganuary is part of an international movement to get more people to…
Eveleth-Gilbert Girls Hockey Get One-on-One Time with UMD Women's Hockey
DULUTH, Minn.- Some young female hockey players from Eveleth-Gilbert got to brush up on their skills with members of the UMD Women's Hockey Team, as a thank you from the Red Cross for their…
Duluth Public Library Welcomes The New Year Early
DULUTH, Minn. - Waiting until the clock strikes midnight to celebrate the new year is usually way past bedtime for most kiddos. The Duluth Public Library hosted its annual Noon Year's Eve to…
Liquor Stores Keeping Busy On New Year's Eve
DULUTH, Minn. - This New Year's Eve, some folks are having a night out on the town while others are cozying up for a quiet night in, which means liquor stores in…
Some Are Rolling Into 2020 At World Of Wheels
DULUTH, Minn. - 2019 maybe almost over, but what better way than to start 2020 off than skating right into the new year. For most people the biggest celebration is done on…
Strike Averted at Essentia Health Deer River
DEER RIVER, Minn. – According to a recent press release, Essentia Health management in Deer River and union members of SEIU Healthcare Minnesota have reached a tentative agreement averting a potential strike. Officials say the tentative agreement was reached late…
NYC Official Arrested in Wisconsin, Accused of Facilitating Child Sex Crime
NEENAH, Wis. (AP) - A New York City education official has been arrested in Wisconsin for allegedly using a computer to facilitate a child sex crime. Police in Neenah say David Hay was arrested Sunday at the airport in Milwaukee…
Midday Update 12-31-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a look at local news and weather making headlines Tuesday, December 31, 2019.
Money, Health and Relationships: America’s Most Popular New Year’s Resolutions for 2020
WASHINGTON - The start of a new year means resolving to finally kick that smoking habit, run a marathon or save more money. A recent survey of more than 2,000 Americans by Ipsos found that about 38 percent plan to…
DSSO to Ring in the New Year with a Time Warp Celebration
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra (DSSO) is featuring the music of The Rocky Horror Picture Show this New Year's Eve. Starting at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 31, DECC Symphony…
Population Growth Slows in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - New estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show Minnesota's population growth slowed down slightly in 2019. And, that has some concerned the state could lose a congressional seat after the 2020 Census. The spring census will determine…
2019 Year in Review: Part Two
DULUTH, Minn. - FOX 21 Local News is taking a look back at the top stories that made headlines in 2019. FOX 21’s Brett Scott continues the 2019 Year in…
Morning Update 12-31-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a look at local news and weather making headlines Tuesday, December 31, 2019.
Hibbing Gets First Ever Co-Working Center
HIBBING, Minn. - A new trend of using shared workspaces is rapidly growing across the U.S. Now that trend has made it's way to the Iron Range. A local entreprenuer has opened Hibbing's very…
YMCA Offering Free Trial Week For New Year
DULUTH, Minn. - For people with fitness goals for the new year- gyms such as the downtown YMCA in Duluth can help you stick to your resolutions. The Y is offering a…
Starks Academy Boys Build Snowmen to Build Smiles at Diamond Willow Assisted Living
DULUTH, Minn.- As the popular song goes, "Do you wanna build a snowman?" Well the boys on the Starks Academy Northland Youth Basketball Alliance Team sure did, heading over to the East side to…
Kids Learn First Hand How To Care For Animals At The Great Lakes Aquarium
DULUTH, Minn. - The Great Lakes Aquarium offered a two day camp to help kids learn what it takes to care for the animals. A handful of campers aged eight to eleven received…
Law Enforcement Amps Up Patrol For New Year's Eve
DULUTH, Minn. - New Year's Eve is one day away and law enforcement agencies will be amping up patrol. The Minnesota State Patrol is reminding folks to play it safe to avoid being pulled…
Trump to Counter Iowa Democratic Debate With Wisconsin Rally
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump will hold a campaign rally in Wisconsin next month, countering a Democratic presidential debate set for the same night in Iowa. Trump's campaign says the rally will be Jan. 14 at the UW-Milwaukee Panther…
