Great Outdoors

Students Enjoy Snow Day in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. -- Kids are enjoying the snows day in Duluth. Students from Duluth East High School gathered at a park near the Holy Rosary campus, that's part of Stella Maris Academy. They said…

Winter Not Letting Go Just Yet

DULUTH, Minn. -- It was just two weeks ago that we were enjoying 60-degree weather, and on Monday morning, Duluthians woke up to another round of 7-10 inches of snow across the city. It was…

Some Have to Work on Snow Days

DULUTH, Minn. -- Isaac Kasper oversees maintenance operations on UMD's campus. He was up at 6 a.m. Monday morning. Just last week, he and his team were preparing for Spring. Now they're…

Snow Is Just a Bonus For Amsoil Snocross Finals

This winter many outdoors lovers had to delay, change or cancel their plans. But one event was determined to go on, and the coming snow will just be frosting on the cake. For years the competitive snowmobile Snocross season kicked…

Historic Paintings on Tour for Smokey Bear's 80th Birthday

DULUTH, Minn. -- Historic paintings are on tour in celebration of Smokey Bear's 80th birthday. The Superior National Forest is hosting the 19 paintings at their Supervisor's Office in Duluth. Smokey Bear's story came about after a young bear cub…

Knowing Your Neighbors: Damage Boardshop

DULUTH, Minn. -- The hill that Duluth is built on provides a natural landscape for a variety of downhill sports. Once local shop that has been around for nearly 20 years has been…

Be Sure Your Bike is Ready to Go This Spring

HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- Early last week when temperatures climbed into the 50s and 60s, some of you may have pulled your bike out of the garage for the first time in several months.…

"Fore!" Or, At Least Some Are Getting Ready

DULUTH, Minn. -- With Monday's incredibly warm weather, some people gave up on ever pulling out the ice fishing rods again--so why not pull out a five-iron instead? Those with the itch had…

Wildcat Sanctuary Roaring After 25 Years

The idea was to rescue some wild animals--maybe a bobcat or two. Twenty-five years later, it covers acres and acres and has big cats from around the world. Lions, tigers and more now live near…

Soo Locks Announce Start of Shipping Season

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. -- The Soo Locks have announced when they will be opening up for traffic, marking the beginning of the 2024 Great Lakes Shipping Season. The Locks will open March 22 at 6pm which coincides with the…

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