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Mini Mushers at the Secret Forest Playschool

GREAT OUTDOORS: Ryan Redington Takes Preschoolers Mushing
Brittney Merlot,

DULUTH, Minn. — Dog sledding was widely used by those traveling from village to village along the north shore and later by mail carriers. One legendary mail carrier in particular, John Beargrease, is still recognized and honored here today. With the Beargrease race just weeks away, in this weeks great outdoors Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot takes us mushing with a…
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Family or Bust: Northlanders Set Out on One of the Busiest Travel Days of the Year

Variety of transportation used to get to their destinations.
Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- A record number of Americans are expected to head out of town this Holiday season, with Christmas Eve being one of the busiest travel days of the year. By car, by bus, by train or by plane, nothing was going to stop some Northlanders from getting to their loved ones this holiday. At the Holiday Stationstore on the…
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Tuesday December 24, 2019: Morning Forecast

Brittney Merlot,

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Monday December 23, 2019: Morning Forecast

Brittney Merlot,

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Living Up Shortest Day, Longest Night at Thirsty Pagan Solstice Celebration

Party featured a bonfire, dark beer, and even Krampuses.
Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- It’s the shortest day of the year, but that didn’t stop some in Superior from celebrating before the days get longer. “Getting together on a cold, dark winter’s night,” said Thirsty Pagan co-owner Steve Knauss. This is one night where the party at Thirsty Pagan is outside the Thirsty Pagan. “What we’re doing is we’re burning the yule…
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Jingle Bells For A Good Cause

ACTIVE ADVENTURES: Volunteer Salvation Army Bell Ringing Taken To The Next Level
Brittney Merlot,

DULUTH, Minn. — In this weeks Active Adventures Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot and Brett Scott donated their time to help the less fortunate this holiday season. Volunteering to bell ring for Salvation Army Red Kettle Drive at Mount Royal turned out to be a fun experience, check it out. Brittney Merlot wanted to take it to the next level with…
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Friday December 20, 2019: Morning Forecast

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, lake effect snow, Light Freezing Drizzle, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, North Shore Lake Effect, Northland Weather Forecast, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, wintry mix
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Thursday December 19, 2019: Morning Forecast

Brittney Merlot,

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Wednesday December 18, 2019: Morning Forecast

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Freezing Spray Warning, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, wind chill advisory, Wind Chill Warning, Wisconsin Weather Forecast
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Great Outdoors: Enjoying the Winter Magic at Gooseberry Falls

People come from all across the country to experience the falls.
Arman Rahman,

TWO HARBORS, Minn.- While most dread seeing snow and ice here in Duluth they’re the cherry on top of the experience up at Gooseberry Falls. The fluffy white snow and icicles inching closer to the rushing water paint a pristine winter picture. “The sunset makes it look really nice,” said Amy Yip. The scene makes for the perfect background to…
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Tuesday December 17, 2019: Morning Forecast

Brittney Merlot,

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Monday December 16, 2019: Morning Forecast

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Arctic Blast, Bitter Cold Returns, Cold Snap, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, flurries, lake effect snow, Light Snow, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast
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All Slopes Are Open At Lutsen Mountain

ACTIVE ADVENTURES: Lutsen Mountin Fully Opens All Hills
Brittney Merlot,

LUTSEN, Minn – In this weeks Active Adventures we are chatting with Lutsen Mountain as they officially open up all of their downhill runs on the mountains. Heading into the holiday season has locals and tourists ready to shred some fresh powder and the north shore is currently getting hit with heavy lake effect snow. With high school ski races…
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Friday December 13, 2019: Morning Forecast

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Heavy Lake Effect Snow, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Quick Moving Clipper System, snow, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, Winter Storm Warning, winter weather advisory
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Second Night of Cold, Second Night of Duluth Warming Centers

Gloria Dei and CHUM Drop-In Warming Centers open again, in need of volunteers and supplies.
Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s the second night of intensely cold air across the Northland, and the second night the new warming center at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church is open to give shelter. 10 people arrived at the church warming center Monday night, and nine stayed. Meanwhile at the CHUM Drop-In Center, which is also open through the night this season, 12-15…
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Tuesday December 10, 2019: Morning Forecast

Brittney Merlot,

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Duluth Council Approves $235 Thousand to Spirit Mountain

Councilors voice disappointment that resort is in this state.
Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The fate of Spirit Mountain rested in the hands of the Duluth City Council, who voted to grant $235,000 to the resort, to make up for losses after a Thanksgiving blizzard cancelled this past Amsoil Snocross. While the council approved the resolution 8-1 with Jay Fosle opposed, it was not without a tone of disappointment that the resort…
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Monday December 9, 2019: Morning Forecast

Brittney Merlot,

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Gloria Dei Warming Center Activated Monday-Wednesday

Guests should arrive no earlier than 8 p.m. each night.
Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- With dangerously cold air on the way, a new warming center will be opening tomorrow in Duluth. That center is the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church on 6th Avenue East. CHUM will activate it on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Temperatures are expected to drop below 10 degrees those nights, which is the new…
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Perfecting the Snow Angel

ACTIVE ADVENTURES: Take A Break From Shoveling & Make A Snow Angel!
Brittney Merlot,

DULUTH, Minn. — It’s time to stop stressing about the recent blizzard and heavy snow we’ve been buried in and drop to the ground, take a deep breath and make a snow angel! This may be considered a childhood game but it’s for the adults too. Meteorologist Brittney Merlot says “It’s a great stress reliever. It makes you slow down,…
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Thursday December 5, 2019: Morning Forecast

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, lake effect snow, Light Snow, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Quick Moving Clipper System, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast
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Two Duluth Public Schools Remain Closed Wednesday

Superintendent Bill Gronseth Makes the Decision to Close Lowell and Myers-Wilkins Elementary Schools Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Two Duluth Public Schools will remain closed Wednesday, December 4 due to continued travel issues. Lowell Elementary School and Myers-Wilkins Elementary School in Duluth will remain closed, according to Superintendent Bill Gronseth. Other schools in the District will remain open, but buses will only be operating on plowed roads.   Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News,…
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Doctors Remind to Shovel Smart to Avoid Heart Problems

People with heart and weight problems and the elderly advised to shovel light.
Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- When shoveling all this snow off driveways, streets and cars in a hurry, it can be hard to remember to take it easy for your health. According to Cardiologists with Essentia Health, people should be careful not to lift enormous amounts of snow when shoveling to avoid a possible heart attack. That goes double, they said, for the…