Great Outdoors

Kids Discover Fossils, and A Passion for Science

CHISHOLM, Minn.-- Believe it or not, you can find shark teeth in the state of Minnesota. Kids are digging up those fossils, all while learning the ways of being a paleontologist. There are many…

Veterans Experience Boundary Waters Getaway

SUPERIOR Wi. -- Veterans are taking a nature trip to celebrate serving our country. A handful of veterans are heading out on a weeklong getaway to the Boundary Waters in Ely. The participants will do activities such as fishing, canoeing,…

A Behind the Scenes Look At Train Track Inspections

DULUTH, Minn.-- Being out on the railroad, there is so much to take in. Unexpected landscapes, and behind the scenes projects. The Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad gives people the opportunity to experience the outdoors…

Citizen Stops Near Drowning on Caribou Lake

CARIBOU LAKE, Minn. -- According to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, a 64-year-old Esko man was rescued by a "good Samaritan" on Caribou Lake Saturday evening. While riding a jetski, the watercraft flipped…

Rose Fest 2024 Celebrates Duluth's Summer Blooms

DULUTH, Minn. -- Saturday was Rose Fest at Duluth's Rose Garden and people from all over came to celebrate. The free event featured guided tours, classes on selecting, growing, and arranging roses, and even…

Bent Paddle Brewing Hosts Boundary Waters Fundraiser

DULUTH, Minn.-- Folks paddled on down for this Boundary Waters fundraiser Friday Afternoon. There was a good turnout for the 2nd annual Paddlin' For The Boundary Waters fundraiser in Duluth. Bent Paddle Brewing…

Sanclemente, Gomez Take Home Grandma's Marathon Wheelchair Titles.

DULUTH, Minn.- Before this year's Grandma's Marathon runners crossed the finish line, competitors in the wheelchair division earned their place in the spotlight. Luis Francisco Sanclemente of Colombia won the men’s wheelchair division, finishing with a personal best time of…

Barno Wins 6th Grandma's Marathon, Mazuronak Sets Women's Record

DULUTH, Minn- A repeat champion and a newcomer-turned-record holder are this year’s winners in the 48th annual Grandma’s Marathon. Elisha Barno of Kenya has successfully defended his title in the men’s race, finishing at 2:10:54. This marks his 6th Grandma’s…

Course Records Shattered in Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon

DULUTH, Minn.- Both of the fastest times for the men's and women's races in the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon's history were broken on Saturday. For the men, Tebello Ramakangoana of Lesotho finished in 1:00:17, breaking Meb Keflezighi’s 2013 record of…

Flood Aftermath in the Iron Range

HIBBING, Minn. -- One day after a large storm brought severe rainfall to the Iron Range, parts of Hibbing are left with multiple roadways still flooded over. There were also many reports of basements…

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