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Morning Update 12-30-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. Have a great day!

Trump’s $2,000 Checks Stall in Senate as GOP Blocks Vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s push for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks has stalled out in the Republican-led Senate. With Republican senators deeply split over new spending, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday blocked a swift vote proposed by…

Man Suspected of Abusing Wife Fatally Shot by Sister-in-Law

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Bemidji woman is accused of fatally shooting her brother-in-law on Christmas Day at his home, allegedly for mistreating her sister. The Star Tribune reports Janelle L. Johnson was charged Tuesday with second-degree intentional murder in connection with…

Silver Bay Veterans Home to Administer Covid-19 Vaccine to Residents and Staff

SILVER BAY, Minn. - On Wednesday, the Minnesota Veterans Home in Silver Bay will begin to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to Residents and staff. The Minnesota Veterans Homes are using the Moderna vaccine. The vaccine is being administered by clinical…

Minnesota Discovery Center Looks Ahead to Jan. 12 Reopening

CHISHOLM, Minn. - Creativity is on overdrive at the Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisolm as staff work to navigate through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Aside from the center’s gift shop, the facility remains closed…

Year In Review Part Two

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 April, May and…

Duluth Police Investigate 41st Shooting of 2020; Victim Shot Multiple Times

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth police are investigating a shooting that injured a person in the Central Hillside neighborhood Tuesday afternoon. The shooting was reported around 2:40 p.m. in an apartment on the corner of Lake…

Superior Bars Prepare For More Customers For New Year's Eve

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior bars are gearing up for what could be a busy New Year's Eve. Bars and restaurants in Minnesota won't get to enjoy the excitement of New Year's Eve crowds as they…

Half-Capacity Limit Reached for 2021 Grandma's Marathon Races

DULUTH, Minn. - Back in October, registration was open for Grandma's Marathon, the Garry Bjorklund Half-Marathon and the William A. Irvin 5K. The half-marathon filled up in just over 13 hours. And now the…

Carlton County Public Health Hosts Drive-thru Vaccine Clinic

CARLTON, Minn. - Carlton County's Public Health and Human Services Division held its first drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic. The county distributed its first shipment of the Moderna vaccine. The clinic was not open to the…

Northland Cousins Give Back to Hospital Staff and Families

HERMANTOWN, Minn. - Two Northland cousins are partnering together to bring some holiday hope to families throughout the area. Their collaboration is bringing smiles to healthcare workers and families in the newborn intensive…

Anglers Prepare as Ice Fishing Season Begins

DULUTH, Minn. - It's that time of year when anglers are swapping out their boats and getting their tents out on the frozen lakes around the area. "I always liked to fish, always been…

Tow Truck Companies Busy as Colder Weather Sets In

DULUTH, Minn. - After Duluth saw temperatures below zero on Tuesday morning, two truck companies were busy helping people get on their way. They said on Tuesday morning, they saw people locked out of…

Authorities Search for Suspect in Fatal Shooting of Fond du Lac Teen, Issue Arrest Warrant

FOND DU LAC RESERVATION, Minn. - Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for the suspect believed to be responsible for the shooting death of a 16-year-old male on the Fond du Lac Reservation early…

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.…

Duluth Salvation Army Surpasses Goal During Red Kettle Campaign

DULUTH, Minn. - With the holiday season wrapping up, the Duluth Salvation Army also finished off their 2020 Red Kettle campaign and the office said it was once again a successful year. With some…

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…

First Reported US Case of COVID-19 Variant Found in Colorado

DENVER (AP) - The first reported U.S. case of the COVID-19 variant that's been seen in the United Kingdom has been discovered in Colorado. Gov. Jared Polis and state health officials announced Tuesday that the case was found in a…

Wisconsin Prosecutors Add Curfew Charge Against Rittenhouse

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Prosecutors have charged a 17-year-old Illinois teen accused of shooting three people during a protest in southeastern Wisconsin with violating curfew. Kyle Rittenhouse was charged in Kenosha County…

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