Great Outdoors

Minnesota Hunts Harvested More Deer in 2024

MINNESOTA – This last deer season was considered a successful one for northern Minnesota hunters. On Wednesday, the Minnesota DNR released the results from the 2024 hunting season. Hunters harvested more than 170,000 deer during the 2024 hunting season. That’s…

Outdoor Trails Ready for Winter Activities

DULUTH, Minn.-- Outdoor staff and enthusiasts alike are breathing a sigh of relief because ski trails are finally usable. The trails are finally up and running, because they were finally groomed Monday morning. Following the weekend snow, the trails are…

Smooth Sailing for Duluth Port Authority's 2024 Season

DULUTH, Minn.-- The 2024 shipping season was apparently smooth sailing for the Duluth Port Authority. Duluth Port Authority officials told FOX 21, Through the end of November, import and export tonnage was nearly 30 percent…

Study on ATV Tourism Revenue

NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA -- ATV Riders are bringing in the big bucks to Northeastern Minnesota according to a University of Minnesota study. In collaboration with the Northeastern ATV Joint Powers Board, researchers from the…

Hermantown Awarded $950,000 For Trails System

HERMANTOWN, Minn.-- The City of Hermantown is going to be seeing some big changes to their trails system in the coming years. Earlier this week, it was announced that the city has been awarded…

John Beargrease Sled Dog Race Postponed for 2nd Year in a Row

NORTHERN MINNESOTA – Unusual winter weather has yet again postponed the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon for a second year. All three races –  the 40-miler, the 120 miler, and the 300-mile marathon – were originally scheduled for January 26.…

Local Stores Packed with Shoppers After Holidays

DULUTH, Minn.-- Despite the holidays wrapping up, stores are still keeping busy with shopping crowds. Local stores in Duluth such as TrailFitters in the Fitgers Inn hasn't seen the end of the holiday crowds. Shoppers…

Annual "Treecycling" Program Begins

  DULUTH, Minn.-- When the holidays are over, there are several options to take down the Christmas tree. The gates are open at numerous locations to begin "tree-cycling". The annual program allows people to get…

Two New Caribou at Lake Superior Zoo

DULUTH, Minn.-- You may know Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and Vixen, but now, you can meet Jingle and Snowflake! The Lake Superior Zoo has welcomed two new caribou to their new habitat. Jingle, the male, is more social and outgoing. While…

Ideal Temps Bring Ice Fishing Back to the Bay

DULUTH, Minn. - During the summer, the "lake side" of Park Point attracts thousands to its beaches; but during the winter months, the "bay side" is the place to be. While the temperature…

Spirit Mountain Celebrates 50th Anniversary

DULUTH, Minn.-- This weekend, Spirit Mountain has plenty to celebrate after now being in business for 50 years. Spirit Mountain has been an outlet for ski lovers since 1974. And they're focusing on celebrating…

Annual Ice and Fishing & Winter Show Begins

DULUTH, Minn.-- The DECC is reeling in all the anglers this weekend for one of their most popular annual events. The annual event gives anglers the chance to check out a variety of products and accessories for ice fishing. From…

Photographers Capture the Deep Freeze

DULUTH, Minn.-- The severe coldĀ isn't stopping photographers to emerge from the thick fog on the lake, just to get that perfect shot. Typically, in the summer, you can find people crowding around the harbor waiting…

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