Photo courtesy Kyle Ziebarth DULUTH, Minn –If you were up late last night, chances are you were witness to a spectacular display of the northern lights that lit up the skies across the Northland including the Twin Ports. Last night and this morning we received several photos from our viewers with some saying it was one of the most spectacular…
DULUTH, Minn. — With technology taking over our daily lives, many could say it’s important to get outside and appreciate nature. That’s why Hartley Nature Center is teaming up with the Duluth Public Library to put on an educational event for childcare providers. The program, which is led by a nature educator, involves reading, singing, and playing with the little…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Fees to visit Minnesota state parks and recreation areas will be waived on four different dates this year. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on Thursday revealed the four Free Park Days that vehicle permit fees will be waived at all 75 state parks and recreation areas: Saturday, April 22 (Earth Day) Saturday, June 10 Saturday, Sept. 9 Friday,…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — A type of beetle known as the Emerald Ash Borer was first identified in Two Harbors last spring. The species can be a huge problem as they can kill trees. Tuesday experts from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture were teaching people outside of Seagren’s Home Hardware how to find trees becoming sick from beetles. They hope…
DULUTH, Minn — In 1997, Fort Collins, Colorado saw 14.5 inches of rain in a span of 31 hours leading to flash flooding and several deaths. A year later, Colorado State University started the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network, or CoCoRaHS. It was created to hopefully prevent another similar tragedy. In the decades since, CoCoRaHS has grown into…
DULUTH, Minn. — The film industry in Duluth has been growing in recent years, but one winter festival in particular looks to reel in some action. Over at Clyde Iron Works, more than a dozen films directed by fly fishermen were shown in the International Fly-Fishing Festival. This year’s event was hosted by Gitchee Gumee Trout Unlimited in partnership with…
Winter is what you make of it. And for Native Americans, it is an important time for their culture. That was on full display Friday in the cold and sunshine of February. It was the Ojibwe Winter Games at UMD’s Bagley Nature Area. In the form of very specific and unique games, school children were learning skills that native ancestors…
MINNESOTA — The Minnesota DNR has announced the first Eagle egg of the 2023 season is here. The egg came around 12:30 Wednesday afternoon and the DNR says there may be more eggs coming within the next few days. As for this egg it is expected to hatch after 34-39 days. Both parents will take turns keeping the egg warm…
DULUTH, Minn — If you have watched a sunrise or sunset during the late fall or winter months and wondered if the colors were brighter and more intense compared to the summer, you would be correct. There are a few things that influence the colors we see in the sky during a morning sunrise and evening sunset. The way sunlight…
MINNESOTA — Well things are looking up for the St. Louis River Area of Concern as they recently checked off a crucial item on their list to make the river cleaner and healthier. This accomplishment was the Degraded Fish and Wildlife Populations Beneficial Use Impairment, which they achieved by habitat restoration to improve healthy wildlife and fish populations. According to…
DULUTH, Minn. – Excitement is building for Sunday’s John Beargrease Sled Dog marathon. And that’s especially true for the new owner of Billy’s Bar. Billy’s is the starting line for Beargrease. It’s the prime spot to see all the dogs and mushers getting ready for the big race. For owner Brian Larson, he’s beyond ready to experience his first-ever Beargrease….
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Biden administration moved Thursday to protect northeastern Minnesota’s pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from future mining, dealing a potentially fatal blow to a copper-nickel project. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland signed an order closing over 350 square miles (900 square kilometers) of the Superior National Forest, in the Rainy River Watershed around the town of Ely, to…
Duluth, Minn. — It’s been a very snowy winter, and now the deep cold is moving in. This could mean that Cabin Fever is at your doorstep and it’s time to begin to fight that feeling. Ted Kent, who was at Gooseberry Falls Park said, “So beautiful, especially when it’s snowing.” As he was talking you could hear the birds…
DULUTH, Minn. — Well, if you want to get your blood pumping, one way to do it is the new adult program at the Hartley Nature Center. It was almost a postcard scene outside Thursday morning. Cross-country skiers gathered to take advantage of Sip and Ski. It is offered the first and third Thursday of every month. Now, because it…
DULUTH, Minn.– Adventure awaits at Glensheen Mansion as the property’s sunset snowshoeing kicked off this weekend for the winter season. The snow covered estate welcomes visitors to explore the grounds of the historic destination for free. Snowshoes are available to borrow, but they are not required. Guests can also hike the area. Organizers recommend checking out the Lake Superior Shoreline…
DULUTH, Minn –The last Wednesday in January is coming up which means permit reservations for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness can be made for the 2023 quota season. Starting at 9:00 a.m. CST on January 25, you will be able to book your reservation for dates between May 1 and September 30 in the BWACW. Before attempting to make…
DULUTH, Minn.– As weather in the northland continues to get colder, ice fishing is in full gear as today kicked off the weekend dedicated to getting kids on the ice and starting to ice fish. The sound of drilling through the ice on a nice day is a fisherman’s dream. Saturday was no different as the sun was beaming on…
Naturally, the animals get most of the credit for a great zoo, but the people behind the scenes are the ones who are looking back at how 2022 went, and what they want to accomplish this year. The Lake Superior Zoo’s staff and Board of Directors had their annual meeting Thursday to celebrate everything from many new births to welcoming…
SANDSTONE, Minn. — When it comes to winter, we might as well enjoy it if we’re going to live here. That attitude is taken to new heights each year by those who love to climb ice. The 3-day Sandstone Ice Festival happened this weekend. Fox 21 Photojournalist Adam Jagunich was there to capture all the gear, the ice, and those…
DULUTH, Minn.–Cross-country skiing is a popular activity for many in the Northland, but keeping the trails groomed between snowstorms can be a full-time job. With Duluth seeing nearly 3 feet of snow in the past few weeks, some may say the conditions are a snow bunny’s dream, but having to clear off over 30 miles of cross-country ski trails may…
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis. — The heavy snow and strong winds brought on by December’s winter storms caused downed trees, several power outages, and horrid driving conditions. Another group dealing with Mother Nature’s wrath is snowmobilers, where one club in Douglas County has already spent hundreds of hours cleaning up the trails after the recent storms. “In the last 10 years…
DULUTH, Minn. — Some of us hang on to our real Christmas Tree until it becomes a fire hazard, but some of us can’t wait to get that tree out the door. If your tree is real–not artificial–you can recycle it at a number of WLSSD sites. The Yard Waste Compost Site will be open every day between now and…
MINNESOTA — The Minnesota DNR has released the updated wolf management plan that it will be using over the next ten years. If the wolf is delisted for protection by the federal government, the department says the plan includes a framework for how it will make decisions about wolf hunting or trapping. The agency says the plan details the diverse…
DULUTH, Minn. — As the mercury drops well below freezing, many people including ice fishers and snowmobilers begin to get excited about lakes freezing over. It is important to remember that just because you can’t see the water, it may not be safe out on the frozen lake, particularly with all the new snow we have received recently. The snow…
DULUTH, Minn. – SUPERIOR, Wisc. – For the past week we’ve known that this storm is coming. The storm is bringing a lot of snow and wind and these are two things that power companies regularly prepare for. Minnesota Power and Superior Water, Light and Power are no different, they have plans in place to deal with this type of…
DULUTH, Minn — Today was Chester Bowl’s opening day for their ski and snowboard program. Mother Nature also showed up with some fresh snow for the skiers. Lessons were available for first timers or visitors looking for more of a challenge. The 175-foot ski hill will be open until the middle of March and day passes are $10 for ages…
DULUTH, MN – Minnesota is home to over 450,000 deer hunters who look forward to the fall deer season. It is a time for hunters to spend time with family and friends in the great outdoors while they look to add meat to their freezer and a trophy on the wall. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wants to be…
DULUTH, Minn.–People and their dogs had the chance today to enjoy the outdoors and run alongside each other for a Fur-K. The Beargrease Fur-K event is the biggest fundraiser for the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon that happens in the end of January. But with no snow on the ground yet, both mushers and dogs ran together for a 5k…
DULUTH, MN – The leaves on the deciduous trees have been changing for several weeks now and we have finally arrived at peak colors. There are several places you can go across northern Minnesota and Wisconsin to see the fall colors, but we do have something special here in the Twin Ports that is a draw for out-of-towners. The spectacular…
DULUTH, MN – There are thousands of lakes in both Minnesota and Wisconsin to go fishing on, but to go fishing out on Lake Superior is a one of a kind experience. It is an opportunity to catch several different kinds of fish, see Duluth from a different perspective, and even get a closer look to some of the larger…
DULUTH, Minn.–Summer fishing season is officially behind us. Boats are coming off the water and into storage. And now, excitement is building for the ice fishing season. Staff at Marine General in Duluth are working to clear out kayaks and paddle boards to make room for augers and ice houses. The owner tells us winter business these days is comparable…
PROCTOR, MN – When Jennifer McDonald brought her three year old daughter Emma to local playgrounds several years ago, she was frustrated her daughter with spina bifida couldn’t access everything the playgrounds had to offer. Wood chips, pea rocks and gravel made it difficult to navigate. These frustrating experiences as a mother would lead Jennifer on a journey spanning over…
DULUTH, MN – As we transition into fall, raptors that have spent their summers as far north as the Arctic can be seen congregating in large numbers at Hawk Ridge as part of their migration. When migrating, they don’t like to fly over large bodies of water, so when they get to Lake Superior, they veer to the southwest and…
DULUTH, MN – Throughout the year, we are treated here in the Northland with one of Mother Nature’s greatest visual displays, the northern lights, or, aurora borealis. Typically, one would have to take a drive up the North Shore from Duluth hoping that it is worth the drive. This weekend we were spared the travel time and the northern lights…
DULUTH, Minn. – Every Tuesday evening during the summer, Duluth slackline gatherings are held at Leif Erickson Park. FOX 21’s Mason Kroll takes us to there. Categories: Community, Great Outdoors, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — A deer got quite loveable with a neighborhood dog in Duluth recently. Video from Peter Duvall shows the unique interaction of the deer licking the nose of his recently adopted pup, Bean, from the Douglas County Humane Society. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Great Outdoors, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. – Heroes Helping Heroes is a group that helps create a support system for first responders both active and retired, dealing with stress and mental health challenges in their professions. To do this, they put on activities like charter fishing trips. “We’re helping to raise awareness and let people know, hey, we see horrific things on a daily…
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. – As flood waters along the Rainy Lake basin continue to drop from historic levels, conditions are improving at Voyageurs National Park. Maintenance staff have repaired the locator lake trail this week, allowing people to access this part of the park starting July 16. That also includes the four campsites part of the Chain-of-Lakes at Locator, War Club,…
DULUTH, Minn. – “We’re exposing some kids to outdoor experiences that might never get that opportunity. So, hopefully each one of these kids who does this gets a new appreciation for being outside,” Duluth Police Department Sergeant, Mike Lafontaine says. The Duluth Police Department is putting on their Take a Kid Fishing program once again this summer. Every Tuesday the…
LAKE VERMILION, Minn. – Lake Vermillion is the host to the invasive species Rusty Crawfish. This species of crawfish was introduced to the lake a long time ago when anglers brought them in to use as bait, and have since grown as a threat to all other life in the water. Northern Foragers, a family run business is doing their…
WRENSHALL, Minn. – “It is really fun. I, for years have wanted to bring egg-tourism to this farm,” Locally Laid Egg Company Marketing Chick, Lucie Amundsen says. Locally Laid Egg Company, a business based out of Wrenshall known for their eggs has taken on a new venture. The company has built a 6 foot elevated house, an AirB-N-Bawk as they…
DULUTH, Minn. – “We look forward to Summer more than anything. We’re very excited for the warm weather and the people coming and we love the visitors and we love being part of this community and doing what we can to be a transportation provider for it,” said Co-Owner of Leaf Rides, Jed Irvine. Summer is back and so are…
DULUTH, Minn. – Farming started as more of a passion project for SolFed Farm owner Liz Strohmayer. “We started with a few raised beds which quickly turned into a lot. It was ideally, it was supposed to be our way of being more self sustainable, and living a more self sustainable lifestyle,” Strohmayer said. But then Strohmayer decided to share…
In this weeks Active Adventures, Meteorologist Ken Slama heads out on the lake with Captain Brody Kaldahl with Looper Charters to see if they can catch some luck ahead of the summer season. Charter fishing is a popular activity during the summer and trips are booking fast. If you are interested in booking a trip with Looper Charters you can…
PROCTOR, Minn. – Rain and frost are less than ideal conditions for dirt tracks. “You’ve also got to think about frost in the track. Because if there’s frost in there, that will wreck cars which is very expensive, it’s hard to get parts these days,” president of the Halvor Lines Speedway Duane Caywood said. Local race tracks including Halvor Lines…
CARLTON, Minn. – The river is flowing, the snow is melting and it’s now a busy time of year at Jay Cooke State Park. “We think spring may have actually sprung here in the park. Everything comes back. the people come back, the birds come back, the river goes up, so all of that is really energizing and makes you…
With the spring melt and recent rainfall, the water is now flowing — or even gushing — at Gooseberry Falls State Park in Lake County. FOX 21’s Nathaneil LeCapitaine takes you there! Categories: Great Outdoors, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Weather in the News
LAKE NEBAGAMON, Wis. — It’s a beautiful day to get out on the water for the opening day of fishing season in Wisconsin. Anglers were excited to cast their lines out on Lake Nebagamon Saturday, launching their boats in the water for the first day of the fishing season. Despite the sun and blue skies, below freezing temps early in…
DULUTH, Minn. — Homegrown Duluth Pack is the oldest canvas and leather bag/pack maker in the USA, and the company is celebrating its 140th anniversary with a limited edition Legacy Pack. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger recently chatted with Duluth Pack CEO Tom Sega about the new product and the company’s long success. Click on the video for that conversation and…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A majority of respondents to the Wisconsin Conservation Congress’ spring survey say they support limiting the state’s wolf population to 350 animals. The congress is an influential group of sportspeople who advise the state Department of Natural Resources on policy. The congress holds a survey each spring asking respondents for their thoughts on a host of…
