Small Winter Storm Causes Headaches for Drivers
Car Accidents Litter Duluth
Roads were slick today, keeping not only the plows busy trying to clean up the roadsbut also local police and towing companies trying to clean up accidents.
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Duluth Preps For First Big Snowfall
Up To 6" Expected For Duluth
So far this November our snowfall has been lackluster at best with a foot below average. But the snow is getting ready to fall and the Minnesota Department of Transportation is ready.
2015 Snocross Comes To A Close
Spirit Mountain played host this weekend to thousands of fans and racers from across the country for the 24th annual AMSOIL Snocross race.
El Niño In The Northland, Part 2
A Warmer Winter Will Affect Northland Businesses
Through the first half of November, the average temperature for Duluth has been the second warmest on record. While we have cooled off to more seasonable values, lately snow cover is still lacking. Northland businesses are feeling the impact because of this, some for the better, others, for worse.
El Niño In The Northland Part 1
Outlook For The Upcoming Winter
El Nino is nothing new to the meteorological world. Every four to five years, it makes its return, impacting weather patterns all across the world. But as we get closer to winter, many Northlanders are wondering what kind of winter we can expect this time around.
Snocross Not Threatened By Warm Weather
Colder Temperatures Coming This Weekend to Make Spirit Mountain White
With Snocross nine days a way and not a snowflake in sight, concerns have been raised about whether Spirit Mountain will be ready.
Denver Residents Wake up to Snow
Residents in Denver woke up to a slushy, snowy mess Wednesday morning.
Enger Golf Course Extends Season
Unseasonably warm November allows an extension on golfing season
Nov. 10, a lovely day in Minnesota to, golf? Well when it’s the third warmest November in history there’s no reason to hang up the clubs early.
Prepare Your Car for Falling Temps. and Snow
Check Your Car Inside and Out Before Winter
With temperatures dropping and snow just around the corner it may be time to make sure your car is prepared to get you through this winter.
Hurricane Patricia “Strongest in History”
Hurricane Patricia is being called the strongest hurricane ever recorded.
Coast Guard Teams Prepare for Great Lakes Ice Breaking
U.S. Coast Guard Prepares for Icebreaking Season
U.S. and Canadian Coast Guard officials are looking ahead to the winter icebreaking season on the Great Lakes.
Fall Colors Attract Thousands to Two Harbors, Gooseberry Falls
The fall colors are bringing thousands of visitors to the North Shore.
Fire Damages Home in Rice Lake
Home Damaged in Fire
Lightning is believed to have sparked a fire in Rice Lake.
Fox21 Weather Teams Hosts Weather Alert Radio Event
Radios are Available for Purchase at Walgreens
The Fox21 Weather Team was at Walgreen’s on Superior Street and 12th Avenue Saturday.
Storms Bring Right Amount of Rainfall to Farmers
Rain Helps Crops Grow in the Twin Ports
Recent rain in the Northland has come as a relief for farmers and their crops.
Rain Doesn’t Stop Crowds From Celebrating at Spirit Valley Parade
Duluthians Enjoy Food, Music & Tradition at Annual Parade
The wet weather didn’t stop the crowds from heading out to the Spirit Valley Parade this evening.
Dry Spell Impacting Northland Businesses
Lack of Rain Causing Concern in Northern Minnesota
Right now, Duluth is running close to four inches below normal for precipitation this year, and that number is affecting many Northlanders, including businesses that are worried their sales could dry up.
Slip Bridge Out of Service Due to Strong Winds
Bridge Out For Third Time in the Last Two Weeks
The little blue bridge is up once again making this the 3rd time in the last 2 weeks.
New Rip Current Technology Hitting Park Point
Cameras, Wave Detectors To Gather Data
Duluth’s Park Point is about to become the first camera system on Lake Superior to detect deadly rip current, as FOX 21’s Dan Hanger reports.
Keeping Zoo Animals Cool on Hot Summer Days
How Lake Superior Zoo Helps Cold-Weather Animals Battle Through Heat
If you’ve struggled to beat the heat in the Northland lately, think about how a 900 lb. brown bear at the Lake Superior Zoo must feel!
Northland Sees Increased Boating Activity
Boat Landings Fill Up During Humid Week
The dog days of summer have arrived and boat landings are keeping busy.
Warm Weather Tips for Pets
Extreme Heat Can Pose Deadly Threat to Animals
With the recent warm weather, your pets will want to spend more time outdoors. But, local veterinarians say the extreme heat can pose a deadly threat to animals.
Summer Tourism Heating Up in the Northland
Businesses Hoping for Record Numbers
The tourist season is just heating up in the Northland and businesses are on pace to break a record.
DNR: 2015 Summer ‘Most Glorious on Record’
New Index Calculation Ranks Summer 2015 Among Top on Record in Minnesota
If you’re thinking we’ve lucked out with the weather so far this summer, it’s because we have!
Kayaking Through the Apostle Island Sea Caves
Enjoying One of Nature's Rarest Forms of Beauty Year-Round
For the past two winters, the Northland has been lucky enough to experience the ice caves along the shores of Lake Superior. And while certainly beautiful frozen and covered with ice formations, Fox 21’s Stef Manisero tells us the below zero weather isn’t the only time to take advantage of one of nature’s rarest forms.
Highway 210, Jay Cooke State Park Flood Repair Project Underway
$21.3 Million Project to be Final Major Flood Reconstruction Task
Three years later, Duluth is still feeling the effects of the flood of 2012. But Tuesday night, the beginning stages of a project are underway that will finally close that chapter.
Giant Water Slide in Duluth No More
'Slide the City' Cancelled
Just 10 days before a massive slip n slide was scheduled to hit the streets of Duluth, organizers found out the event has been cancelled.
Xcel Energy outages drop to 96K; no estimate on full power
As the Twin Cities area cleans up from overnight storms, Xcel Energy says around 96,000 customers were still without power by Saturday afternoon, mostly in the western and eastern Twin Cities metro area.
Dayton, Nolan to Assess Storm Damage in Brainerd Area
Gov. Mark Dayton and U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan will travel to the Brainerd Lakes area on Friday to tour storm damage.
St. Louis Co. Celebrates End of Flood Repairs
End of Flood Repairs Celebrated in St. Louis County
“The final reconstruction of Highland Street in West Duluth will mark the completion of all 2012 flood repairs for St. Louis County,” St. Louis County Commissioner Chris Dahlberg said.
Northlanders Enjoy Annual Sand Modeling Contest
Annual Park Point Sand Modeling Contest, Water Safety Expo
Thursday afternoon, Northlanders had a chance to get creative and sculpt sand castles on Park Point.
Lightning Victim Thanks Those Who Saved His Life
12-Year-Old Nate Burke Holds Gathering, Meets Heroes
Twelve–year–old Nate Burke was struck by lightning more than two weeks ago at Enger Golf Course.. Wednesday night, he and his family gathered in the same place where he almost lost his life, to say thanks to the heroes who saved him.
Park Point: Rip Current Warning Through Wednesday Morning
If you plan on hitting the beaches on Park Point Wednesday morning, you might want to think again because high rip currents are a risk until 10 a.m., according to fire officials.
Authorities Warn of Dangerous Swimming Conditions
Rip Current Risk High in Duluth
Due to the High Risk of Rip Currents Tuesday, the Duluth Fire Department is issuing a warning for dangerous swimming conditions for Park Point beaches effective immediately and continuing until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday.
Local Doctors See Effects From Canadian Wild Fires
How the Air Pollution Can Effect Your Health
The hazy skies are slowly starting to disappear, but local doctors are still seeing the effects from the Canadian wild fires.
3 in Northland Struck by Lightning, Dangers of Severe Storms
Tips to Stay Safe in Severe Storms
By the time you hear the first crack of thunder experts say you should get indoors. This warning comes after three people in the Northland were struck by lightning Sunday afternoon.
Severe Storms Cause Damage in West Duluth
Tree Snaps in Wind
Claps of thunder were heard across much of Duluth Monday morning.
Recent Rainfall Helps Struggling Island Lake Water Levels
Water Levels See Improvement, Still Remain Below Average
Anglers are urged to take caution and ride slowly while out boating on Island Lake.
Tree Down in Duluth Neighborhood After Storms
Tree Narrowly Misses Power Lines
Some early morning storms that rumbled through the Twin Ports ended up being strong enough to cause a little damage.
Northland Marks 3rd Anniversary of Historic Flood
3 Year Flood Anniversary
Three years ago Friday rain drenched the Northland causing millions of dollars in damage and loss.
Kids Enjoy Outdoor Activities at Duluth Library
Several kids took advantage of the beautiful weather and spent the day outside on the main library plaza.
Minnesota Drought-Free for First Time Since October
A map released by the U.S. Drought Monitor Thursday shows drought conditions are no longer present anywhere in Minnesota.
The Beach at Pinehurst Park Open For Summer
Locals Cool Down on Hot Summer Day
School is out and The Beach at Pinehurst Park is open for summer.
Golfers Enjoy Wednesday’s Warm Weather
Dozens Hit the Links at Lester Park Golf Course
Wednesday’s warm weather had people hitting the links.
Crowds Enjoy Warmest Day of the Year
Duluth Sees Highest Temps Since September
Wednesday, Duluth saw the highest temperatures since September 28 of last year, with thermometers hitting 83 degrees, the hottest day of the year so far.
Scientists Prepare For 3-Day Cruise on Lake Superior
Gathering Information to Keep Healthy Ecosystems in the Big Lake
Lake Superior seems timeless. But in recent years, it has gone through some dramatic changes, including in nutrient content and increase in temperature. Now, a group of scientists is setting out to the waters to find some answers.
Rainy May Still Not Enough to End Drought in Minnesota
Still Shy of the Average for This Time of Year
So far in May, Duluth has seen nearly three inches of rain. But drought conditions still continue, thanks to a shortage of snow and rain earlier in spring.
Experts: Worst Avian Flu Outbreak in U.S. History
Bird Flu Being Blamed for Over $300 Million in Losses in Minnesota
Thirty-five million birds across 16 states have been euthanized, including in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, The Dakotas, and Nebraska.
The 68th Annual Governor’s Fishing Opener
Thousands Get Ready to Cast Their Lines at Lake Vermilion
The Governor’s Fishing Opener is the official kick–off to the summer season.
Drought Impact in The Northland
Dry Conditions Have Farmers Concerned
92 percent of the State of Minnesota is experiencing what officials label a moderate drought.
