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Fox Along the North Shore: Cascade River State Park

Ken Slama,

LUTSEN, Minn. — Now that summer weather is here and the kids are out of school, the North Shore is starting to see more visitors.  We recently stopped at Cascade River State Park and met a few people from across the country. “It’s amazing.  Absolutely breathtaking. Beautiful. I haven’t seen anything like it,” said park visitor Benjamin Boucherle. The reputation…

Fill A Truck
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Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank’s Annual “Fill-A-Truck, Feed-A-Family” Food and Fund Drive Happening this Week

Ken Slama,

DULUTH, Minn — During the month of May, the food shelf at Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank saw a record number of people seeking food assistance.  As Northland schools start coming to an end this week, the need is only expected to increase as many children will no longer have access to federally subsidized breakfast and lunch. To help…

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Fox Along the North Shore: Minnesota State Parks

Ken Slama,

NORTH SHORE, Minn — During the spring, there are many waterfalls that pop up along the North Shore that are otherwise non-existent the rest of the year. Now that the spring melt has come to an end, these pop-up falls are disappearing, leaving behind waterfalls found mainly along rivers flowing through state parks. There are seven state parks located along…

Tettegouche
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Fox Along the North Shore: Tettegouche State Park

Ken Slama,

SILVER BAY, Minn. — After a long winter with several areas seeing record snowfall, there was plenty of snow to keep the waterfalls roaring this spring.  With the spring melt over, rivers are now relying on other sources to fuel the waterfalls. We recently ventured up to Tettegouche State Park where some of the last remaining snow in the Northland…

Shoreview
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Knowing Your Neighbors: Shoreview Natives

Ken Slama,

TWO HARBORS, Minn. — If you are looking for a yard makeover this year or are searching to add greenery to your yard, one Northland business has opened up a new location to expand their inventory of native plants. “We grow straight species native plants. So that’s, our plants, they come right from a wild seed source or a company…

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Fox Along the North Shore: Get to Know Your Camera While Getting to Know Nature

Ken Slama,

DULUTH, Minn. — In this week’s Fox Along the North Shore: Waterfalls and More, we take another look through the cameras lens with photographer Joe Polecheck on what makes the biggest impact on your waterfall pictures. He and Ken Slama also discuss other important things to keep in mind when heading out the door. Categories: Fox Along the North Shore,…

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Fox Along the North Shore; Waterfalls and More

Area photographer helps Meteorologist Ken Slama get started behind the lens.
Ken Slama,

This week for Fox Along the North Shore: Waterfalls and More, Fox21 Meteorologist Ken Slama was at the falls and river at Lester Park with photographer Joe Polecheck. They talked about tips and advice on how to photograph waterfalls. There are dozens of waterfalls to choose from. Starting in Duluth and heading all the way to the northeastern tip of…

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