New Year’s Day Evening Northland Forecast
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New Year’s Eve Evening Northland Forecast
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Active Adventures: Curl with Friends at Wild State Cider’s New Outdoor Rink
DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Active Adventures, FOX 21’s Rusty Mehlberg takes us to the new outdoor curling rink at Wild State Cider. After seeing the success of bars in the Twin Cities doing this same type of operation, the cider decided to freeze its own rink. They have a goal of hosting an eight-week outdoor curling league along with…
Wednesday Evening Northland Forecast
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Christmas Lighting Challenge Winners Announced
DULUTH, Minn. – Some of the best Christmas light displays in the Twin Ports region earned special recognition Wednesday. Over 2,700 voters helped to determine the winners of the 7th annual Christmas Lighting Display, covering homes and businesses in Duluth, Superior, Hermantown, Cloquet and other nearby regions. For some, the event is a chance to continue a holiday tradition. Bill and…
Businesses See Rush of Last Minute Holiday Shoppers
DULUTH, Minn. – With only a few more shopping days left before Christmas, businesses across the Northland are seeing plenty of last minute shoppers. At Fitger’s Mall, business managers say they have been busy the past few days, continuing what has been a strong season. Denise Kaitala, a manager at Duluth Kitchen Co. and Market Gourmet, says she has done her…
Duluth Fire Department Warning About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
DULUTH, Minn. – The deaths of seven family members inside a Moorhead home due to carbon monoxide poisoning has the Duluth Fire Department reminding people to do their part to prevent any similar events in the Northland. “We don’t want to see anyone getting sick or injured or potentially killed by carbon monoxide,” says Deputy Chief of Life Safety Jon…
Coffee Shops Enjoy Added Winter Business, Holiday Rush
DULUTH, Minn. – As temperatures drop and snow piles up, coffee shops have seen business pick up. At Amity Coffee, they say they are seeing more people coming in to enjoy a hot beverage over an iced one. “People are just looking for a place to stay warm,” says Supervisor Jaren Pykkonen. “Just heat up and get some caffeine, get some…
New Snowfall Brightens Landscape, Doesn’t Stop Dog Owners
DULUTH, Minn. – Several inches of snow Tuesday morning helped to make the Northland look more appropriate for the upcoming Christmas holiday. Most who were clearing it away from sidewalks and driveways had their usual complaints, but one person prefers the light and fluffy flakes. “I’d rather have snow than cold,” says Curt Timmerman of Duluth, “I mean it stays…
Saturday Northland Forecast
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New Recording Studio Opens In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. – There’s a new place for musicians to record in the Twin Ports. Spoon’s Studio recently opened near Lake Superior Zoo. It’s named after the owner Solomon Witherspoon, who says he has always wanted one. He’s hoping to make the space a place where the city can come together and welcome everyone. “Regardless of who you are, where you…
Thursday Morning Northland Forecast
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Preparing for Icy Road Conditions
DULUTH, Minn. – With roads expected to become icy Thursday morning, Minnesota’s DOT is preparing to take on the challenge. District One Public Affairs Coordinator Margie Nelson says the recent warm weather will prevent them from being able to get to roads until either the rain turns to snow or temperatures near freezing. So drivers will be getting updates on weather…
Latest Winter Storm Could be Historic
DULUTH, Minn. – One of the many eyes that will be to the skies during this unusual winter storm will be the National Weather Service office in Duluth. Based on barometric pressure measurements, they say it is likely to be one of the strongest systems ever recorded during the month of December. The current record was set back in 1948…
Wednesday Morning Northland Forecast
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Salvation Army Still Needs Bell Ringers, Volunteers
DULUTH, Minn. – The Salvation Army is hoping for more volunteers as they continue their Red Kettle fundraising drive. Even with the annual Miner’s Match underway, donations are down 12-percent compared to where they want to be in order to meet their 220-thousand dollar goal. With 864 hours of open volunteer times available at their 18 kettle locations through Christmas Eve,…
Downtown Duluth Announce Holiday Window, Lights Display Winners
DULUTH, Minn. – Several downtown Duluth businesses have been recognized for their way of showing the holiday spirit. 19 locations took part in the Greater Downtown Council’s 16th annual Holiday Window and Lighting Display contest. For Hucklebeary, they were once again one of the people’s choice winners, along with earning the most original display by a retailer. “It feels great,” says…
Medical Providers Encourage People Resume Cancer Screenings
DULUTH, Minn. – One of the many effects the pandemic has created is that fewer people have gone in for cancer screenings. Medical providers say that trend is starting to reverse, but they are advocating that more people return to these preventative measures for their overall health. “We had a lot of patients coming in, especially spring and summer of this…
Tuesday Morning Northland Forecast
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Friday Evening, December 10, Northland Forecast
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Valley Youth Center Holding Fudge Fundraiser
DULUTH, Minn. – If you don’t want to make your own sweet treats for the holiday season, Valley Youth Center Duluth can help you out. They are selling a wide variety of caramels and fudge, with flavors that include chocolate, chocolate walnut, rocky road, chocolate peanut butter, maple nut, chewy praline, sea salt caramel, chocolate mint swirl, chocolate amaretto swirl, pumpkin…
Ice Fishing Show Returns to Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. – The DECC is preparing to have ice fishing novice, experts and enthusiasts check out the latest gear and techniques this weekend. The Arrowhead Ice Fishing Winter Show will feature dozens of vendors, host seminars, give people the chance to catch a rainbow trout for prizes, and watch a sea lion show. For Shamrock Production, they’re ready to host…
Find the Lark in a Park
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth’s Parks and Recreation Department wants people to find the Lark in a Park. Louis, a plush western meadowlark, will be visiting six parks across the city over the next month. “Folks can follow along to our social media pages and find where the lark is flying off to next,” says Recreation Specialist Megan Lidd. “With that they…
Celebrating Minnesota Pint Day
DULUTH, Minn. – Dozens of craft breweries and brewpubs across Minnesota are taking part in Minnesota Pint Day. Bent Paddle Brewing Company is one of the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild members where people can purchase a specialty designed pint glass for seven dollars, which will be filled up for one free drink. “We’ve got a very cool design of the…
Winter Needs for CASDA, PAVSA Go Beyond Clothing
TWIN PORTS – During the winter season, organizations that help those who are recovering from the effects of assaults and abuse have unique needs. Those needs may not always be what you think they need. If you are thinking about donating clothes, you may want to reconsider or choose carefully. “Everybody wanted to clean out their closet during COVID,” says JoAnne…
Duluth’s Best Bread Expanding to Second Location
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth bakery is expanding to a second location. Duluth’s Best Bread has recently purchased the building that currently houses Blacklist Brewery at 120 East Superior Street. Co-owner Michael Lillegard says expansion plans from their Lincoln Park location have been in the works for several years. “This is a very small space, and we got very very busy…
Lake Superior College Awards Machine Tech Scholarships
DULUTH, Minn. – Seven Lake Superior College students will have a large chunk of their next tuition bill paid for thanks to a new scholarship. Each CNC machine tech student that is receiving one is getting $2,000 to help keep them on their educational path. The goal for most students, such as Krystal Lindau, is that it will lead to higher…
Duluth Still Waiting for First Snow Emergency Declaration
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth is still waiting to issue its first ever snow emergency declaration. Officials say it was not needed Sunday night due to the slow rate that snow fell. That allowed plows to keep up without needing additional help from the public. “Just because we created this new plan with a snow emergency that we can…
Wreaths Fresh from Local Fairhaven Farm
SAGINAW, Minn.- Those looking for a wreath for their holiday decorations can go local. Fairhaven Farm in Saginaw is keeping busy after the growing season. They create their own wreaths from the balsam trees on their land, combine them with cedar and boxwood, and use a foot-powered wreath machine to help assemble them. It takes 15 minutes to put together…
Saturday, December 4, Northland Forecast
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Duluth Needs Snow Removal Volunteer Spots Filled
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth is still looking for volunteers to be paired with seniors and people with disabilities to help them clear away the upcoming winter snow. With all 25 spots in the Snow Removal Assistance Program filled, eight to ten people and their equipment are needed to ensure every locations can take part. “I know for many…
Superior Fire Department’s Toys for Tots Program Underway
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior Fire Department’s Toys for Tots campaign is in full swing. People can drop off new, unwrapped toys at their headquarters and over a dozen business locations through December 13th. A complete list, as well as online wish lists for toys can be found here. “We will service whoever gets signed up,” says firefighter John Lundberg, a…
New Record Raised During Guest Server Event
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A new record amount was raised when some of Superior and Douglas County’s top public safety officials were guest servers at The Kitchen Thursday. Police Chief Nicholas Alexander, Fire Chief Scott Gordon, Sheriff Thomas Dalbec, and District Attorney Mark Fruehauf spent the lunch rush taking orders, handing out prime rib meals, and refilling drinks as part of…
Be Served by Superior’s Public Safety Officials
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Thursday is your chance to have a meal served to you by some of Superior and Douglas County’s top public safety officials. Police Chief Nicholas Alexander, Fire Chief Scott Gordon, Sheriff Thomas Dalbec, and District Attorney Mark Fruehauf will be guest servers at The Kitchen from 11 to 1 as part of an annual fundraiser the four has…
Superior Unveils Plow Tracking Website
SUPERIOR, Wis. – With the Twin Ports waiting to see its first major snowstorm of the season, Superior is ready to show people which streets have been recently plowed and treated. Thanks to a partnership with Verizon Connect, GPS tracking devices have been added to their four sanders to show their current location and direction they are traveling. It can be…
Friends of Superior Public Library To Hold Christmas Book Sale
SUPERIOR, Wis – The Friends of the Superior Public Library are holding their annual Merry Little Christmas Book Sale this Friday and Saturday. Craig Scherf, a member of the group’s Executive Committee, says this is one of the main fundraisers during the year. “This, unlike our fall sale, is items that we have selected throughout the course of the year that are…
Giving Tuesday Encourages People to Donate
Duluth, Minn. – Following the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, people are encourage to donate to their favorite organizations as part of Giving Tuesday. For the Salvation Army in Duluth, donations help them provide their wide array of services such as their food shelf, weekday hot lunches, housing assistance, disaster support units, and items for their retail store. “Sometimes it’s the people…
Safe Haven: Donate Gift Cards this Holiday Season
DULUTH, Minn – The holiday season is a busy time for Safe Haven when it comes to receiving donations. Executive Director Brittany Robb says a popular type of donation is clothing, but they cannot accept them now due to not having enough space to store them. Instead, people can donate gift cards to businesses across the area. “So that we…
Sunday, November 28, Northland Forecast
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