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Active Adventures: Rollerblade & Have A Pint of Bent Paddle This Summer
Brittney Merlot,

DULUTH, Minn. — In this week’s Active Adventures we are hitting the Willard Munger State Trails on rollerblades! Every other Tuesday night from 6:00 – 8:00 pm you can skate and sip with friends in the Northland, for FREE. The director of the NorthShore Inline Marathon is hosting these free group skates for all skill levels. Bring your own blades…
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First Day of Summer Sweet Treat: Rhubarb Sorbet

COOKING CONNECTION: Loves Creamery Teaches Us How To Make Sorbet At Home!
Brittney Merlot,

DULUTH (LINCOLN PARK), Minn. — In this week’s Cooking Connection Love Creamery teaches us how to make a Rhubarb Sorbet from home! RECIPE: Strawberry Rhubarb Sorbet 2 Cups cooked down rhubarb 2 Cups seeded strawberries 1 Cup sugar (really, sugar to taste. One can make this one sweeter or less sweet) Mix all ingredients together, blend Freeze in an ice…
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Friday June 21, 2019: Morning Forecast

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Grandmas Marathon Weekend Forecast, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast
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Duluth Reflects on Devastating Flood of 2012

"I hadn't been through anything quite like that in my 30 years of running restaurants."
Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Seven years ago, the Northland was struck by a historic flash flood that destroyed cities, including Duluth. On June 19, 2012, heavy rain rolled through Duluth prompting the entire city to take cover. The next morning many woke up to damaged homes, roads and other infrastructure. More than 800 houses were assessed by the city for livability….
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DECC Prepares for Grandma’s Marathon, Officials Monitoring Weather

Getting things ready for Health and Fitness Expo, Spaghetti Dinner.
Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Before runners take off on either the William A. Irvin 5K, Half, or Grandma’s Full Marathon, they get to eat and shop around some products at the DECC. The two halls of the DECC were empty Wednesday, but these crews are preparing for the Essentia Health and Fitness Expo Thursday and Friday. “It’s really the gateway for people…
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Extreme Paddle Board Adventurer Leaves Twin Ports for Arctic in Never Before Attempted Trip

Jared Munch Raises Funds For Local Neighborhood Youth Services
Brittney Merlot,

DULUTH, Minn. — Monday morning a local Duluth man paddled away on a rare adventure to the Arctic. Taking a never before attempted trip on a stand up paddle board, Jared Munch has been planning this adventure for many years. He is traveling 490 miles up the north shore of Lake Superior to the northeast corner, where he will then…
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Monday June 17, 2019: Morning Forecast

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Cooler Temperatures, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Rainy, Showers, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast
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Rip Current Warning on Park Point Beaches

Fire Department warns against swimming.
Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Fire Department is warning the public that it’s too dangerous to swim at park point beaches because of rip currents in Lake Superior. The rip currents extend as far as 100 yards offshore, and there aren’t any lifeguards at the beaches. There are red flags up at the 12th st beach, Lafayette Square, and the Park…
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Summer Means Time to Care for Lawns

Lawn Mowing businesses are busy preparing lawns after rain and snow.
Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Summer is a time for many fun activities: vacations, swimming, barbecues. But it’s also a time to care for your lawns. After a long winter, many Northlanders get a good look at their lawns for the first time in a while. “Of course we’re running into things like 12 inch grass,” said Shane Madrinich. “With the snowfall it…
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Tuesday June 11, 2019: Morning Forecast

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: above average temperatures, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Rain Moves In, Stormy Night, Sunny Day, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast
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Local Attempts Stand-Up Paddle Boarding from Duluth to Arctic Ocean

An adventure of a lifetime, attempted by a true adrenaline junkie from Duluth, Jared Munch
Brittney Merlot,

DULUTH, Minn. — An adventure of a lifetime begins this week, attempted by a true adrenaline junkie from Duluth, Jared Munch. He is a local man and is attempting to stand up paddle board his way up Lake Superior all the way to the Arctic Ocean. Most stand up paddle boarders prefer the calm winds and sunny days when balancing…
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Monday June 10, 2019: Morning Forecast

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, sunny, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, Warm Temperatures
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Making Way for Monarchs in Duluth

Monarch Butterfly population decreasing over time, in need of saving experts say.
Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- A certain winged insect was celebrated for arriving in Duluth. The Coppertop Church held their 4th Annual Monarch Festival, marking the Monarchs ending their migration here from Mexico. Experts, caterpillars, and real Monarch butterflies were in attendance, helping to educate and encourage the public to plant milkweed, a non-invasive plant that attracts and feeds Monarchs. According to experts,…
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Friday June 7, 2019: Morning Forecast

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: above average temperatures, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Sunny Weekend, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, Warm Weekend
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National Weather Service Prepares for Storm Season

Extra staff on hand to help NWS keep Northland ahead of severe weather.
Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.-  The National Weather Service has extra staff on duty to monitor severe weather like the storms we had earlier Tuesday. Forecasters say it’s imperative to warn those on land and water of incoming bad weather to potentially save lives. “Our critical mission here at the National Weather Service is the protection of life and property,” said Science and…
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Ropes Course & Ziplining Along North Shore

GREAT OUTDOORS: Adventure Park on the North Shore
Brittney Merlot,

SILVER BAY, Minn. — A brand new adventure has popped up in Minnesota! In this week’s great outdoors Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot takes us up into the tree tops, climbing and zipping with a new experience! Face a fear of heights and challenge yourself…Step by step… This is a place for all ages, family and friends; offering a unique challenge…
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Anthony Peoples,

DULUTH, Minn. –  Severe weather is likely to break out across parts of the Northland this afternoon and evening. A “Severe Thunderstorm Watch” covers Aitkin, Carlton, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Pine and St. Louis in Minnesota and Burnett, Douglas and Washburn counties in Wisconsin until 8 p.m. Large hail, damaging winds, heavy downpours, and cloud-to-ground lightning are likely with any storms that…
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Tuesday June 4, 2019: Morning Forecast

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Damaging Winds in Duluth, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Large Hail in Duluth, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Severe Thunderstorms, Severe Weather Season Arrives in Northland, Strong Storms, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Severe Weather Risk, Twin Ports Weather Forecast
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Fire Department Prepares for Water Safety this Summer

Department works to reinstall rescue stations.
Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- As beach season gets closer the Duluth Fire Department is working to reinstall the rescue stations along Park Point beaches. The stations offered information and helpful tips, as well as a rescue ring to throw out to someone caught in a rip current. They were destroyed by last October’s storms. “What didn’t take our rescue stations last fall…
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Monday June 3, 2019: Morning Forecast

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Freeze Warning, Frost Advisory, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast