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School Closings, Delays for Thursday, May 9, 2019

School Closings Received by FOX 21 Local News Thursday, May 9, 2019

Duluth Public Schools – 2 Hour Delay Lake Superior School District – 2 Hour Delay Lakeview Christian Academy – 2 Hour Delay Maple School District – 2 Hour Delay Solon Springs Schools – 2 Hour Delay South Shore School District – 2 Hour Delay Stella Maris Academy – 2 Hour Delay Categories: News, News – Latest News, School Closings Tags:…

Charter Boats Dock in Minnesota Slip for Upcoming Season

For some, season is already underway.

DULUTH, Minn.- As snow is falling, the Charter boats in the Minnesota Slip are docked. The Charter fishing season in Duluth is already underway. The owner of Happy Hooker Charters, one of the longest running charters in the city, said they’re receiving bookings at double the pace of last year, no matter the nasty weather blanketing the Northland now. “So…

Wednesday May 8, 2019: Morning Forecast

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Punch & Kick Your Way to Happiness & Health with Kickboxing in the Northland!

ACTIVE ADVENTURES: 9Round Kickboxing 30-Minute Intense Workout

DULUTH, Minn. — Life stressing you out? Does the cooler weather make you upset? Then it’s time to PUNCH IT OUT at Duluth’s 9 Round kickboxing program in this week’s Active Adventures with Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot! 9Round is a kickboxing themed fitness program that incorporates a functional, interval, cardiovascular and circuit training regimens. The program consists of a proprietary…

Lions Club Pancake Day Details

Pancakes For Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Today In Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. — It’s that time of year again for “Duluth’s Great Get Together” also known as the 62nd Annual Pancake Day at the DECC! Watch the video below for times, prices and what it all includes! Volunteers have been participating in this gathering for nearly 50 years, check out one local that makes something special for the kids upon…

Wednesday May 1, 2019: Morning Forecast

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Tuesday April 30, 2019: Morning Forecast

Categories: Weather Video Tags: chilly, Cool Day, Dense Fog, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Light Rain, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Mist, Northland Weather Forecast, Patchy Fog, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast

Monday April 29, 2019: Morning Forecast

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Accumulating Spring Snow, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Late April Snow Hits Northland, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Minnesota April Snow, Minnesota Spring Snow, Northland Weather Forecast, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, winter weather advisory

Remembering The Role The Weather Played In The Husky Superior Refinery Explosion

Evacuation Area Quickly Spread South From Strong Winds

SUPERIOR, Wisc. — Many of us will never forget the fear and nervousness as the evacuation zone continued to grow last year on April 26th Husky Refinery explosion. The National Weather Service in Duluth and Fox 21’s Meteorologist Brittney Merlot closely forecasted the winds strength and direction that quickly carried the thick, possibly toxic, heavy black smoke southward. Winds were…

Wings North Offers Off-Season Hunting

ACTIVE ADVENTURES: Wings North Pheasant Hunting & Clay Trapshooting

PINE CITY, Minn. — If the long winter has had you feeling cooped up, grab your over under shotgun and head on over to Wings North; where pheasant hunting is still underway, even though it’s the off-season. In this weeks Active Adventures, Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot learns how to pheasant hunt and also gets her shot at clay trap pigeon…

Thursday April 25, 2019: Morning Forecast

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Finally Spring, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Birttney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Spring in the Northland, spring weather, sun, sunny, sunshine, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast

Skywarn Severe Storm Spotter Training Begins

Help the National Weather Service Identify Severe Storms

DULUTH, Minn. — We’ve had our fair share of rainy days so far this Spring but the severe storm season hasn’t quite hit the Northland yet. In this weeks Great Outdoors we are taking you to a severe storm spotter class offered here in the Northland. Learning about the sky above, can help keep you and others safe when the…

Tuesday April 23, 2019: Morning Forecast

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Cresting Rivers, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Flood Advisory, Flood Warning, Flooding Rivers, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Rising Riviers, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast

Colorado Rocky Mountain Adventure

Active Adventures: Climbing Mountains, Soaking in Hot Springs, Fat Tire Bike Riding and More

DENVER, Co. – In this week’s Active Adventures we are taking the Northland past the mile high city and into the Rocky Mountains, where the wind and snow storm formed that slammed the Northland in April. Climbing mountains and struggling with the elevation changes and lack of oxygen can change things. Especially as you drive up Pike’s Peak and wander…

Monday April 22, 2019: Morning Forecast

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Areal Flooding, Black River Cresting, chilly temps, Cresting Rivers, Crisp Air, Dreary Day, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Flood Warning, Flood Watch, heavy rain, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Mississippi River Cresting, Northland Weather Forecast, Nortland Flooding, River Flooding, Stalled Front, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast

Gloomy Weather on Easter Sunday

Cold and wet doesn't stop Northlanders from enjoying the lake.

DULUTH, Minn.- Wind, rain, clouds and cool air took over the Northland on Easter Sunday. In Canal Park, sheets of ice replaced the waves around the lighthouse. But, that didn’t stop visitors from checking out Lake Superior. “We were hoping with this strong Northeast wind we’d see some waves, but we see iceberg, which is good,” said Phil White, visiting…

Friday April 19, 2019: Morning Forecast

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Easter forecast, Easter Weekend Forecast, Easter Weekend Weather, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast

Annual Battle of the TV Meteorologists

Meteorologists from the four stations in Duluth went head-to-head with one another for a great cause

DULUTH, Minn.- Tonight, the meteorologists of the Northland put their minds to the test, paired up with students from the Boys and Girls Club of the Northland for a quiz battle. Teams were asked math, history, and meteorology questions. There were four teams competing tonight, each representing a meteorologist from a local T.V. station. “Our kids inside its important to…

Thursday April 18, 2019: Morning Forecast

Categories: Weather Video Tags: DRIZZLE, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Light Rain, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Scattered Showers, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast

Tuesday April 16, 2019: Morning Forecast

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Mild Temperatures, Northland Weather Forecast, Sunny Day, sunshine, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, Warm Temps