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Over 100 Tickets and 40 Tows in City’s Second Snow Emergency
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s the aftermath of the second declared snow emergency this winter and with nearly 17” of snow later, the city of Duluth and its residents respond. “Yeah, so not very good right now, but it’s the best that they can do it seems like,” Matthew Chau, a UMD Student said. This is the first year the city…
Monday-Tuesday’s Snow Storm Reports
The following reports are from President’s Day and Tuesday’s winter storm system. All snowfall reports were sent into the Duluth National Weather Service Office. Washburn, WI: 30.0″ Ashland, WI: 28.0″ Bayfield, WI: 24.0″ McGrath, MN: 19.8″ Superior, WI: 19.0″ Cornucopia, WI: 18.6″ Namekagon, WI: 18.3″ Duluth, MN: 17.0″ Gary New Duluth, MN: 17.0″ Moquah, WI: 17.0″ Payne, MN: 15.5″ Amnicon…
Duluth City Hall, Public Libraries Closed Tuesday
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth City Hall, Duluth public libraries and the CareerForce building will be closed Tuesday because of the ongoing snow storm. Meanwhile, the city will not decide on whether to issue a snow emergency until Tuesday. More information is below in this press release from the city: Due to current and incoming inclement weather, the City of Duluth…
Snow Squall Warning Issued For 1st Time Since 2020
What happens with a snow squall is like a winter version of a thunderstorm, bringing very localized heavy snowfall followed by a cold front.
DULUTH, Minn.- Experts say it was quick, but after almost blizzard-like conditions a snow squall Friday afternoon brought with it a blast of arctic air which made some roads a bit icy. “You can imagine if you’re just driving along and all of a sudden you have this just really quick burst of heavy snow that hits that leads to…
40 Mph Winds Force Chester Bowl to Close Skiing
DULUTH, Minn. — Fun in the snow came to a halt at Chester Bowl in Duluth as wind gusts over forty miles an hour forced them to shut down operations on Friday. Management tells us that chair lift swing at the ski hill is their biggest safety concern. At around noon Friday, Chester Bowl Employees decided the west wind was…
Duluth Fire Officials to Anglers: Be Prepared, Think Twice Before Fishing on Lake Superior Ice
If the ice is at least 4 inches thick, and the wind isn't coming out of the West-Northwest, proceed with caution and the right gear.
DULUTH, Minn.- As winter continues Lake Superior is getting more frozen. But emergency officials and experts encourage people to think twice before venturing out on that ice. “That ice is always shifting in there too so you definitely have to watch what’s going on,” said Marques Hoglund, who works at Marine General. And the ice was on the move off…
Warm Day Fills Tommy’s Express Car Wash with More than Thousand Vehicles
They say even though they use water heated up to 120 degrees and 18 blowers to dry the car people still feel better coming in on days where the water is less likely to freeze on their vehicles.
DULUTH, Minn.- That warmer air and melting snow had people anxious to wash off months of winter. On warmer days like Tuesday the folks at Tommy’s Express Car Wash on Central Entrance can get more than 1,000 cars coming through a day with more than 100 an hour. They say even though they use water heated up to 120 degrees…
‘Cold Front’ Blows Flurry of Winter Family Fun through Bayfront Festival Park
DULUTH, Minn.- Plenty of Northlanders took advantage of the snowy Saturday to get out and enjoy everything “winter” at Bayfront Festival Park’s Cold Front. FOX 21 Photojournalist Owen Zagrabelny takes us there. Categories: Community, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Weather in the News Tags: Bayfront Festival Park, Cold Front
School Closings, Delays for Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022
Closed: Ironwood School District – Closed South Shore School District – Closed Opening 2 Hours Late: Solon Springs School District – 2-hour Delay Categories: Community, Education, School Closings, Weather in the News Tags: cold, community, education, Local News, school closings, weather, winter
West Coast Under Tsunami Advisory Following Pacific Eruption
Japan Meteorology Agency via AP WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) – An undersea volcano has erupted in spectacular fashion near the Pacific nation of Tonga. The eruption on Saturday sent tsunami waves swirling around buildings and people rushing to higher ground. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage because all internet connectivity with Tonga was lost. Following the eruption,…
Cold Weather Not Slowing Down Can of Worms Work Much
DULUTH, Minn. – Monday was too cold to work on the Can of Worms project, but it doesn’t happen very often. As long as the temperature is warmer than 10-below, workers are on site getting the I-35 interchange completed. Construction managers says workers know how to dress for the weather, staying active on the site to keep warm, and using warming…
School Closings, Delays for Monday, January 10, 2022
Closed: Ashland School District – Closed Ironwood School District – Closed Categories: Community, Education, School Closings, Weather in the News Tags: community, education, Local News, school closings, school delays
Anglers Take On Frigid Air For Ice Fishing Off Park Point
DULUTH, Minn. – More than a dozen anglers were out braving the frigid air in the bay off Park Point Sunday hoping to bring home some fish for dinner. Click the video to hear from some of those anglers and see one big catch. Categories: Entertainment, Environment, Great Outdoors, News, News – Latest News, Weather in the News
34 People Rescued From Floating Ice Chunk In Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) – Authorities now say 34 people, not 27, were rescued from a floating chunk of ice that broke away from shore in the bay of Green Bay in eastern Wisconsin. The Brown County Sheriff’s Office said no injuries were reported in the incident that happened Saturday morning north of Green Bay, in the arm that’s part…
Bitter Cold Increases Risk for Dead Car Batteries
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Below zero temperatures can create a number of problems for vehicles, none more prevalent than a battery that isn’t working properly. One auto mechanic retailer says the design of a vehicle’s alternator helps to keep batteries better charged than in the past, but human error such as leaving lights on or charging chords plugged in after leaving…
Two Historic Superior Buildings Flattened after Frigid Firefight
Firefighters were faced with challenges left and right from the two warehouse buildings' immense size and the dangerously cold air.
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Ash was strewn throughout the City of Superior as two historic Superior warehouses on the North End burned to rubble, a challenge to crews battling the tall flames on the chilly Thursday morning. “Certainly, ‘dangerous’ is the first word that comes to mind,” Superior Fire Chief Scott Gordon said. Officials were forced to shut down the Blatnik Bridge…
Cold, Snowy Days Helps Duluth Public Library Stay Busy
DULUTH, Minn. – When the weather gets snowy and windy, you may choose to stay inside. That is what the Duluth Public Library hopes people do this winter. Leaders there say plenty of people choose to make their three locations a gathering place, using their physical and online resources, and just to relax in a warm setting with a good book….
Keeping Pets Warm as Arctic Temps Return
DULUTH, Minn. – The return of arctic temperatures and wind chills means added attention is needed to keep pets safe from the cold. The Duluth Fire Department says despite their furry appearance and coat of hair, many pets are just like humans and do not like being in the cold for long periods of time. They recommend people watch for signs…
Duluth Warming Centers at Capacity as New, Larger Facility’s Opening Delayed
The new warming center in Lincoln Park was supposed to open in December, but COVID supply chain issues pushed that to February.
DULUTH, Minn- Duluth’s homeless population is truly feeling the pain from these types of cold nights. And that’s fueling a desperate call for more attention and investment in affordable housing — as a new and bigger warmer center has been delayed for months. A new warming center in the lower level of the Lincoln Park Center is in its final…
Wednesday, January 5th’s Northland Snow Reports
The following are the top snow reports from Northland locations from this midweek storm system: Lake Nebagamon, WI: 18.0″ High Bridge, WI: 15.5″ Cornucopia, WI: 15.0:” Herbster, WI: 15.0″ Blueberry, WI: 15.0″ Bayfield, WI: 14.0″ Mason, WI: 14.0″ Poplar, WI: 14.0″ Ashland, WI: 13.0″ Mellen, WI: 13.0″ Grand View, WI: 13.0″ Gile, WI: 12.0″ Port Wing, WI: 12.0″ Iron River,…
Vitta Pizza Uses Mostly Wood-Burning Stove, Not Thermostat, To Heat Business
DULUTH, Minn. — Heating bills can get high in the winter, unless you have a business that generates its own warmth. Vitta Pizza in Canal Park barely has to touch the thermostat, as its wood-burning pizza oven helps heat up the restaurant. The oven can heat up to 900 degrees, cooking pizzas in just 90 seconds. While the heating bill…
Ursa Minor Welcomes Guests To Covered Patio For Outdoor Beers
DULUTH, Minn. — One business taking advantage of how hardy Minnesotans can be when the temperatures drop is Ursa Minor Brewing, which is going into its first winter season with an added roof on its patio. The roof was first added back in August. The brewery’s founder tells us even before the patio became a little more sheltered from the…
Midday Update 1-3-2022
Join FOX 21’s Natalie Noury and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, January 3rd, 2022. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Weather in the News, Wisconsin Tags: Ken Slama, midday update, Natalie Noury, News, weather
Morning Update 1-3-22
Join FOX 21’s Natalie Noury and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, January 3rd, 2022. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Weather in the News, Wisconsin Tags: Ken Slama, morning update, Natalie Noury, News, weather
New Years Day Barely Organized Hartley Run
An annual run meant for fun and starting the new year off right, runners, skiers, and snowshoers showed up to break in 2022 getting some exercise outside.
DULUTH, Minn.- Despite today’s frigid cold temps, some Northlanders wanted to start 2022 surrounded by the Great Outdoors of Hartley Park in Duluth for The Barely Organized New Years Day Trail Run. An annual run meant for fun and starting the new year off right, runners, skiers, and snowshoers showed up to break in 2022 getting some exercise outside. The…
Sledding Fun at Bagely Nature Area
Despite the frigid cold, families still took advantage of all the snow and went sledding at Bagely Nature Area Saturday.
DULUTH, Minn.- Despite the frigid cold, families still took advantage of all the snow and went sledding at Bagely Nature Area Saturday. We caught up with one little girl who says she loves doing things like building a snowman or making snow angels in the snow. But today, tubing was the activity of choice, and she loves the thrill of…
Colorado Wildfires Burn Hundreds Of Homes, Force Evacuations
Flames explode as wildfires burned near a small shopping center Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, near Broomfield, Colo. Homes surrounding the Flatiron Crossing mall were being evacuated as wildfires raced through the grasslands as high winds raked the intermountain West. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) DENVER (AP) – An estimated 580 homes, a hotel and a shopping center have burned and tens of…
Be Wary of Frostbite, Hypothermia while Ringing in New Year, Firefighters Say
Frostbite can set in in less than 10 minutes on exposed skin, so emergency officials say layers are your friend in the cold.
DULUTH, Minn.- With temperatures dipping in and out of subzero the past few days, Duluth’s firefighters are telling people to be extra careful in the cold to avoid frostbite and hypothermia. Frostbite can set in in less than 10 minutes on exposed skin, so emergency officials say layers are your friend in the cold. But it’s still good to recognize…
Snowshoe Enthusiasts Enjoy Fresh Powder at Jay Cooke State Park
Jay Cooke State Park Offers a Variety of Winter Programming and Outdoor Adventures
CARLTON, Minn. – With a fresh snow depth of nearly a foot at Jay Cooke State Park, conditions are perfect for strapping on snowshoes and breaking a trail through the powder. That’s exactly what the Anderson family from Cloquet is doing this week. After spending a few hours working on crossword puzzles in the comfort and warmth of their home,…
City Issues 200 Tickets, Tows During First Snow Emergency
DULUTH, Minn. — This is the first year the city of Duluth has been able to declare snow emergencies, giving residents a place to move their cars to help with the snow plowing process and with back to back storms over the past couple of days, Duluth and its residents are learning as they go. “I think our goal has…
Footwear That Will Help Prevent Slipping On Ice
DULUTH, Minn. — With winter weather hitting the Northland, icy spots are all over the place, even ones you can’t see. Tortoise And Hare in Duluth sells footwear that provides more traction on the bottom of your feet to help prevent slipping and falling on ice. The store sells different brands, such as Icebug, which include boots with the traction…
Skiers, Snowboarders Enjoy Mont du Lac’s Holiday Camp
Categories: Entertainment, Environment, Features, News, News – Latest News, Weather in the News, Wisconsin
December 26th-December 27th Northland Snowfall Totals
The following is the top snowfall reports from the Northland from the post-Christmas Holiday snow storm: Grand Marais, MN: 17.0″ Winter, WI: 14.0″ Finlayson, MN: 14.0″ Hinckley, MN: 13.4″ Two Harbors, MN: 13.2″ Beroun, MN: 13.0″ Lake Nebagamon, WI: 13.0″ Sanborn, WI: 12.5″ Wascott, WI: 12.0″ Markville, MN: 12.0″ Danbury, WI: 12.0″ Cable, WI: 12.0″ Siren, WI: 12.0″ Webb Lake,…
Duluth Wakes Up, Digs Out of Blizzard-Like Storm Monday
From shoveling to sledding the snow definitely brought people out and got them busy.
DULUTH, Minn.- Dozens woke up Monday to dig out of the almost one foot of snow that fell across the Twin Ports. But being the Northland, there were some enjoying it too. “Welcome to Duluth. Get a shovel. get a snowblower, you’re gonna be out here for quite a few hours that’s for sure,” said Tristan Genin. Genin’s mom decided to…
Snowstorm Closes Bentleyville For The Season
DULUTH, Minn. – Bentleyville Tour of Lights announced Monday afternoon that its final day of the season was canceled because of the wicked snowstorm over the Northland. The following message was posted on Bentleyville’s Facebook page about Monday’s closure: “Sorry folks, but due to the strong winds and large amount of snow Bentleyville will NOT open for it’s finally night…
Fast-Moving Storm to Affect Travel in Upper Midwest States
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A winter storm system was building steam in South Dakota Sunday morning and has prompted weather alerts in eastern North Dakota, northern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. The National Weather Service says the storm was expected to move quickly from southwest to northeast and could dump up to a foot of snow in some areas of eastern North…
60 Seconds Of Tranquility Along Lake Superior
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New Snowfall Brightens Landscape, Doesn’t Stop Dog Owners
DULUTH, Minn. – Several inches of snow Tuesday morning helped to make the Northland look more appropriate for the upcoming Christmas holiday. Most who were clearing it away from sidewalks and driveways had their usual complaints, but one person prefers the light and fluffy flakes. “I’d rather have snow than cold,” says Curt Timmerman of Duluth, “I mean it stays…
December-Soaked Storm Thaws Rinks, Quickens Slopes
While outdoor rinks lost ice to the rain, skiers and snowboarders enjoyed faster slopes.
DULUTH, Minn.- Wednesday night’s unprecedented December thunderstorm froze things to a halt at local outdoor hockey rinks like Duluth Heights, but proved beneficial to skiers and snowboarders. “Warm-ups and stuff like that have taken us out but not rain like that. Not rain where we’re getting thunderstorms and kids are running down in the middle of the night from the…
School Closings, Delays for Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021
Closed: Duluth Public Schools – Closed Duluth Edison Charter Schools – Closed Hermantown Public School District – Closed Marshall School – Closed Proctor Public Schools – Closed Stella Maris Academy – Closed Opening 2 Hours Late: Cloquet Public School District – 2-hour delay Esko Public Schools – 2-hour delay Lake Superior School District – 2-hour delay Categories: Community, News, News…
Bentleyville Crews Hunker Down for Windy Winter Storm
Volunteers were out as early as 3 p.m. battening down the Bentleyville hatches, securing signage and some lights with cement blocks so they don't blow away.
DULUTH, Minn.- While forecasters kept their eyes to the sky Wednesday, crews at Bentleyville were hard at work on the ground, preparing the tour of lights in Bayfront Park for its second major storm of the 2021 season, closing for the precipitation and 50 mph wind gusts that are all but expected off Lake Superior. Volunteers were out as early…
Latest Winter Storm Could be Historic
DULUTH, Minn. – One of the many eyes that will be to the skies during this unusual winter storm will be the National Weather Service office in Duluth. Based on barometric pressure measurements, they say it is likely to be one of the strongest systems ever recorded during the month of December. The current record was set back in 1948…
Cloquet Police Hope to Stuff Six Squad Cars with Gifts for Kids
After filling 5 squad cars last year, officers hoped to get five and a half or even six stuffed this year with unwrapped toys and gifts for kids ranging from infants to 17-year-olds.
CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet community banded together with law enforcement and Cloquet Salvation Army tonight to fill some squad cars with toys and hopefully some cheer for kids in need. Cloquet P.D. held their 5th annual Stuff the Squad event outside the Walmart and L and M Fleet Supply. After filling 5 squad cars last year, officers hoped to get…
Duluth Firefighters Use Unstable Ice, Open Waters For Rescue Training
DULUTH, Minn. – The unstable ice and open waters are creating great conditions for the Duluth Fire Department to train for possible rescues this winter. Firefighters hopped in their rescue suits Tuesday to take advantage of the dicey conditions in a slip in the Duluth Port. Officials said this type of training is crucial to react fast to emergencies on…
Blue Santa Shop with a Cop Continues At Target
DULUTH, Minn. — A special shopping spree happened Tuesday night, between the Duluth Police Department and a few lucky kids. The DPD continued their annual Blue Santa Shop with a Cop for its 9th year tonight at Target. A large donation from the Irving Community Club, which is a charitable gambling club, allowed the police department to give $200 Target…
Minnesota Lake Ice Shrinking As Climate Change Warms Winters
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Officials from Minnesota’s natural resources and pollution control agencies detail the ways climate change is diminishing Minnesota winters, with 10 to 14 fewer days of lake ice over the past 50 years. It’s a change they say hurts local economies, the environment and the Minnesota way of life. Warmer lake waters are leading to more toxic algal…
Kentucky Hardest Hit as Storms Leave Dozens Dead in 5 States
The storms hit a candle factory in Kentucky, an Amazon facility in Illinois, and a nursing home in Arkansas.
MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky’s governor says tornadoes may have killed 70 people in the state and the death toll may exceed 100. Gov. Andy Beshear said Saturday that a twister had touched down for more than 200 miles in the state. Severe storms moved through the area Friday night and caused catastrophic damage across multiple states. The storms hit…
Minnesota State Patrol Counts Nearly 300 Crashes in Storm
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Minnesota State Patrol has tallied 286 car crashes across the state during a wintery storm that brought as much as 20 inches of snow in some places. The highway patrol reported that 21 of the crashes resulted in injuries, including one that was fatal. The St. Paul Pioneer Press reported that a car driving on Highway…
Snow Stompers Needed To Even Out Duluth Trails
The City of Duluth is looking for volunteer snow-stompers for 7 trail systems as far west as Ely's Peak to as far east as Jean Duluth Road.
DULUTH, Minn.- You can help the City of Duluth “stomp out” any problems on snow-covered trails, by literally volunteering to stomp. The City of Duluth is looking for volunteer snow-stompers for 7 trail systems as far west as Ely’s Peak to as far east as Jean Duluth Road. They will provide snowshoes for stompers to rent for the season. The…
