Great Outdoors

Recent Snowfall Will Affect Lake Ice Conditions

DULUTH, Minn. -- As the mercury drops well below freezing, many people including ice fishers and snowmobilers begin to get excited about lakes freezing over.  It is important to remember that just because you…

Power Companies Prepared for Blizzard

DULUTH, Minn. - SUPERIOR, Wisc. -  For the past week  we've known that this storm is coming. The storm is bringing a lot of snow and wind and these are two things that power…

Chester Bowl Season Now Underway

DULUTH, Minn -- Today was Chester Bowl's opening day for their ski and snowboard program. Mother Nature also showed up with some fresh snow for the skiers. Lessons were available for first timers…

Fall Colors are Currently at Peak Conditions

DULUTH, MN - The leaves on the deciduous trees have been changing for several weeks now and we have finally arrived at peak colors. There are several places you can go across northern Minnesota…

Knowing Your Neighbors: A Playground for EveryBODY

PROCTOR, MN - When Jennifer McDonald brought her three year old daughter Emma to local playgrounds several years ago, she was frustrated her daughter with spina bifida couldn’t access everything the playgrounds had…

Great Outdoors: Slackline Gathering

DULUTH, Minn. - Every Tuesday evening during the summer, Duluth slackline gatherings are held at Leif Erickson Park. FOX 21's Mason Kroll takes us to there.

Great Outdoors: Heroes for Heroes Go Fishing

DULUTH, Minn. - Heroes Helping Heroes is a group that helps create a support system for first responders both active and retired, dealing with stress and mental health challenges in their professions. To do this,…

More Campsites, Trails Reopen at Voyageur As Flood Waters Recede

INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. - As flood waters along the Rainy Lake basin continue to drop from historic levels, conditions are improving at Voyageurs National Park. Maintenance staff have repaired the locator lake trail this week, allowing people to access this part…

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