Friday December 6, 2019, Evening Weather
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Perfecting the Snow Angel
ACTIVE ADVENTURES: Take A Break From Shoveling & Make A Snow Angel!
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,…
Friday December 6, 2019: Morning Forecast
Categories: Weather Video Tags: Chilly Temperatures, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Light Snow, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast
Thursday, December 5, 2019, Evening Weather
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Thursday December 5, 2019: Morning Forecast
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
Wednesday, December 4, 2019, Evening Weather
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Wednesday, December 4, 2019, Morning Weather
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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
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,…
Doctors Remind to Shovel Smart to Avoid Heart Problems
People with heart and weight problems and the elderly advised to shovel light.
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…
Superior Mayor Paine: Most Streets, Alleys Plowed
Mayor asks public to email with missed streets or alleys.
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Across the bridge in Superior, Mayor Jim Paine said almost all streets and alleys have been plowed. According to the Mayor, Midtown and South End neighborhoods are the last to get cleared up. If there’s a street or alley that’s been missed where you live, Mayor Paine would like you to e-mail him so a plow can be…
Crews Busy Clearing Snow from Roofs to Avoid Ice Dams and Vent Blockages
Snow removal businesses seeing an increase in business after the storms.
DULUTH, Minn.- Roads aren’t the only things experiencing problems under all the snow–roofs should be added to your shoveling list. Big piles of snow can create bigger problems in the form of ice dams and blocked vents, which can cause issues not just on your roof, but inside your house. Crews with businesses like Duluth Ice Dam Removal are three…
Tuesday, December 3, 2019, Evening Weather
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City Officials: 60 Percent of Residential Streets Plowed
City of Duluth Provides an Update on Plowing Efforts for Tuesday, December 3
DULUTH, Minn. – As of 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 3, Duluth city officials report over 60 percent of residential streets have been plowed. The City has been able to fix or replace graders that needed mechanical repairs in the last two days and have 21 out of 22 graders back on the streets. Front end loaders and nine sanding trucks…
Updated: Closings and Delays for Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019
Closings and Delays Received by FOX 21 Local News as of Tuesday, December 3, 2019
CLOSED DEC. 3: -Churchill Elementary School, Cloquet (Other Cloquet Public Schools Remain Open) -Duluth School District -Duluth Bethel -Lakeview Christian Academy -Proctor School District -Senior Connections (No senior meal services, including Meals on Wheels, or transportation service for Douglas County) -Stella Maris Academy -Superior School District -Superior Trash & Recycling Pickup Cancelled 12/3 (If you have a Monday,Tuesday or Wednesday…
Tuesday, December 3, 2019, Morning Weather
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Side Streets Stuck Under Snow Waiting For Duluth City Plows
City hopes plows attack residential roads in the next day.
DULUTH, Minn.-The City of Duluth hopes to be 50% done with plowing the city’s 530 miles of roads by 6 a.m. Tuesday. It’s been a real challenge for crews tackling main roads while some people on residential streets say they haven’t seen a plow since the storm started. “We can’t deal with it at all,” said Mike Koberstein. Koberstein lives…
Bentleyville Snowed In For Third Day In a Row
Volunteers needed to help clear snow piles
DULUTH, Minn.- Too much snow has Bentleyville closed for a third day in a row, and maybe more. Crews and volunteers have been working to clear snow from Bayfront since 8 a.m. Monday. They are asking for more volunteers to help clear pathways and parking lots. You’re asked to bring your own shovel or snow blower. “We’ve never had snow…
Monday, December 2, 2019, Evening Weather
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Update: City Crews Continue to Plow Residential Streets, Alleys
The City of Duluth Provides an Update on Efforts to Clear Residentia Streets, Alleys
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth City officials provided an update Monday afternoon on efforts to clear residential streets and alleyways. Officials say crews will not be able to complete plowing efforts on these portions of roadways by Monday night. Crews are working 24 hours a day, with the full fleet on the streets from 2 a.m. until 6 p.m. They will…
Winter Storm Brings Down Popular Tettegouche Sea Stack
Photos Provided by Tettegouche State Park Show the Sea Stack Dating Back to 1932
SILVER BAY, Minn. – A popular natural landmark for North Shore photography is no longer. The famed Tettegouche State Park Sea Stack toppled during the recent winter wallop that started blanketing the region with multiple inches of snow on Saturday, November 30. One archived picture provided by Tettegouche State Park is a black and white photo from around 1932, showing…
DTA Provides Update on Routes as Snow Removal Continues
Duluth Transit Authority Provides Route Updates as Snow Removal Continues
DULUTH, Minn. – David Clark, Director of Marketing for the Duluth Transit Authority released an update on route closures and delays Monday morning. As an update on current DTA operating status: Routes 14W, 15, and 17B are currently not running The Zoo turn-around point is currently closed; we are using Raleigh and 63rd to turn around Routes 18 and 23…
Update: City of Duluth Lifts Travel Advisory, Provides Plow Progress
City of Duluth Provides Update on Snow Removal After Weekend Winter Wallop
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth has lifted the no travel advisory, but encourages the public to use discretion when traveling. Plow drivers have been out since 2:00 a.m. finishing main roads and will begin plowing residential streets and alleys. The City of Duluth would like to again thank residents for their patience. City officials say drivers are working…
Monday December 2, 2019, Morning Forecast
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Sunday December 1, 2019, Evening Weather
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Updated: Closings and Delays for Monday, Dec. 2, 2019
Closings and Delays Received by FOX 21 Local News as of Monday, December 2, 2019
CLOSED DEC. 2: -AEOA Senior Dining Program (Morgan Park, Evergreen, & Portman) -Ashland School District -Bay Side Recycling (Duluth) -Carlton School District -Cheer America Practice in Duluth – Cancelled -Cloquet School District -College of St. Scholastica -Cornerstone Preschool and Child Care Center -Damiano Center -Duluth School District -Duluth Bethel -Duluth Parks & Recreation Community Centers, Programs -Esko School District -Fond…
Update: City of Duluth Continues to Dig Out After Winter Wallop
City Officials Remind Residents to Move Cars to Abide by Alternate Side Parking
DULUTH, Minn. – As many residents continue to remove snow on driveways, sidewalks, and other areas, the City of Duluth continues to plow snow from main roads after Saturday’s major winter storm. In an update provided at 12:00 p.m. Sunday, the National Weather Service in Duluth reported 21.7 inches of snow, which placed at the ninth snowiest two-day snow storm…
Saturday November 30, 2019, Evening Weather
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Blizzard and Blizzard-Like Conditions Expected This Weekend
Heavy Snow, Wind, and Lakeshore Flooding
A significant and very dangerous winter storm is still on track to bring much of the Northland to a virtual standstill later Saturday into early Sunday! Along with heavy snow, we’ll experience blizzard conditions and lakeshore flooding! Some light lake effect snow could develop along the North Shore Friday night, but a large shield of moderate snow will move south…
Friday, November 29, 2019, Evening Weather
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Dangerous Winter Storm Heading to the Northland
Heavy Snow, Strong Winds, & Whiteout Conditions
While many Northlanders are still digging out from the winter storm earlier this week that dropped between 7-21 inches of snow, another major snowstorm is on the way this weekend. We’ll see a light wintry mix today, but little, if any, accumulation is expected. As we head into the overnight hours, the snow will intensify as it moves south to…
Friday, November 29, 2019, Morning Weather
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Friday, November 29, 2019, Morning Weather
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Thursday, November 28, 2019, Evening Weather
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Thursday, November 28, 2019, Evening Weather
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Thursday November 28, 2019: Morning Forecast
Categories: Weather Video Tags: Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Lakeshore Flood Watch, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Thanksgiving Snow Storm, Thanksgiving Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, Winter Storm Watch
‘Continental’ Employees Bike and Ski to Work on Snowy Day
DULUTH, Minn. – With roads slippery and snow covered, employees at a local business decided to make their commutes without using cars. Instead, fat tire bikes and cross country skis took workers to Continental Ski and Bike Wednesday morning. The assistant manager tells us fat tire biking is the best way to commute in Duluth. “It’s just us using things…
Wednesday, November 27, 2019, Evening Weather
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Duluthians Dig Out After Winter Storm
Duluth students enjoy first snow day of the winter
DULUTH, Minn. – The first major winter storm of the season dropped a big layer of snow on the Northland leaving a lot of people digging out in the aftermath. “Looked out my window and I turned my alarm off because the amount of snow that I saw on the deck was like ‘Oh, there’s no school today,’” said Ordean East…
Wednesday November 27, 2019: Morning Forecast
Categories: Weather Video Tags: Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, heavy snow, High Winds, lake effect snow, Lakeshore Flood Warning, Low Visibility, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, snow storm, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, Winter Storm Warning, winter weather advisory
Closings and Delays for Wednesday, November 27, 2019
School Closings and Delays Received by FOX 21 Local News Wednesday, November 27, 2019
CANCELLATIONS: Animal Allies Humane Society (Adoption Center Closed, Direct Animal Care Staff should still report to work) Barnum Public Schools Cloquet Public Schools Damiano Center Duluth Public Schools (District Offices included) Duluth Salvation Army DTA – Running Emergency Line Service (Routes 16/17 Delayed) East Central Schools Esko Public Schools Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Goodwill (700 Garfield Avenue,…
Tuesday, November 26, 2019, Evening Weather
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Travelers Hunkering Down, Cancelling Thanksgiving Plans Due to Storms
Comfort Suites in Canal Park has already received at least 15 cancellations.
DULUTH,Minn.- The effects of the incoming storms are creating cancellations for business in Duluth. Comfort Suites in Canal Park received at least 15 cancellations Monday night for Thanksgiving weekend. But one family isn’t letting the storm stop their holiday plans to get up to the Gunflint Trail–as they’ve been doing for almost 30 years. “We’re gonna ride out the storm…
Ahead of Winter Storms Park Point Gears Up for More Flooding
High wind gusts could push Lake Superior's already high lake levels on to shore.
DULUTH, Minn.- While snow is a big concern for most with the oncoming storms, lakeshore flooding is a whole other story, especially for homeowners on Park Point. Last month’s wicked October storm slammed Canal Park and Park Point homes with Lake Superior’s waves. “I heard stories all up and down on Park Point about that kind of thing,” said Bob…
Incoming Winter Storm Expected to Impact Holiday Travel
Travelers hit the roads and hop on planes, but major snowfall could impact those plans
DULUTH, Minn. – As Thanksgiving approaches, thousands of travelers are hitting the road or hopping on a plane to their holiday destinations, but incoming winter storms could have a big impact on those plans. MnDOT has a hundred snow plow routes in Northeastern Minnesota. They expect drivers to be out in twelve-hour shifts on Tuesday night and Wednesday. “All of…
Tuesday, November 26, 2019, Evening Weather
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Multiple Snow Storms Create Holiday Headaches
Breaking Down The Two Major Systems Targeting The Northland, Packing Heavy Snowfall
DULUTH, Minn. — Two significant snowstorms will make holiday travel dangerous across the Great Lakes and both systems will drop heavy snow across parts of the Northland. A WINTER STORM WARNING in effect until noon Wednesday for St. Louis, Lake, Cook, Carlton, Aitkin, Pine, Douglas, Bayfield, Ashland, Iron, Gogebic, Sawyer, Washburn and Burnett counties, where 5-15″ of heavy wet snow…
Tuesday November 26, 2019: Morning Forecast
Categories: Weather Video Tags: Big Snow Storm, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, heavy snow, Heavy Snow Aim at Twin Ports, Lakeshore Flood Warning, Major Snow Storm Hits Northland, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, Winter Storm Warning, winter weather advisory
Monday, November 25, 2019, Evening Weather
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Monday November 25, 2019: Morning Forecast
Categories: Weather Video Tags: Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Holiday Travel Forecast, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Holiday Snowstorms, Northland Weather Forecast, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Thanksgiving Snow Storms, Thanksgiving Weather, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, Winter Storm Watch
Sunday, November 24, 2019, Evening Weather
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