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Duluth Organization Making Push for New Homeless Housing Option

"I love the space. It and peaceful. It's comfortable. But more importantly to live in here and prove its a viable housing option here in Duluth."

February 23, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – “When you’re homeless you start feeling invisible,”AIM Twin Ports Chair, Kassie Standingbear Helgerson says. “People will turn their heads and look down. They don’t want to see you. If they see you, then they will acknowledge that there’s a problem.” Back in October of 2020, advocates pitched their tents outside of Duluth city hall to bring a…

Extreme Cold Keeping Some Property Managers Busy with Repairs on Houses, Apartments

At ShipRock Management maintenance staff offers to check on homes when tenants are away, to catch cold weather damage before it escalates.

February 15, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The recent arctic weather has been harder on homes in the area, especially Duluth’s older, more heat-inefficient houses and apartments. And some property managers say they’re finding their hands full with maintenance. At ShipRock Management, maintenance staff says their 10 full-time crew members have been working around the clock to combat frozen water lines and drains. “This past…

Greenhouses Thinking Spring

The Lilac Hill greenhouse in Hermantown first began prepping some geranium plants in early January.

January 27, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Green houses in the area are already thinking Spring. The Lilac Hill greenhouse in Hermantown first began prepping some geranium plants in early January. The greenhouse will receive even more plants in the coming weeks. “We start out twelve in hanging baskets which is our petunias and the large big baskets you see that we have available…

Tuesday February 4, 2020: Morning Forecast

February 4, 2020

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Blustery, chilly, cold, Cold Snap, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast

Tuesday November 5, 2019: Morning Forecast

November 5, 2019

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: chilly, cold, Cold Wind Chills, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Frost, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Single Digit Feel Like Temps, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast

Farmers Begin Harvesting Pumpkins

October 2, 2019

Reece Lindquist,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Hoffbauer Tree Farms has been running “pick your own pumpkin” the last few weeks, but with the anticipation of these colder temperatures, they pulled hundreds of pumpkins this morning to protect them from the frost. Owners say, once the cold hits, they won’t last long on their own. “They could take a light frost once if the…

Jumping Out of the Cold, Into Summer Break

Planet 3 Extreme Air Park attracts families looking for fun indoor activities.

May 19, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- When the weather on this planet gets you down, why not travel to a new planet? Planet 3 to be exact. Summer Break is beginning for students and in nasty weather like Sunday’s, families are trying to find fun indoor activities. So in the gloomy, windy, snowy outdoors, Planet 3 Extreme Air Park on 46th Avenue West, turns into…

Monday March 4, 2019: Morning Forecast

March 4, 2019

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: cold, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, flurries, Light Snow, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, wind chill advisory, windy

Winter Update After Record February Snow

Heading into the Record Book for Cold, Too!

February 28, 2019

Anthony Peoples,

DULUTH, Minn. – The 2018-2019 winter season got off to a quiet start with snowfall, but that all changed in February. A record 36.4″ of snow fell in Duluth making February 2019 the snowiest February on record. It beat the record that was set 80 years ago back in 1939 at 33.9″. Let’s put this into perspective. At the beginning…

Subzero Temperatures Could Leave Home Brutally Cold Due to Drafty Windows

"Condensation is going to deteriorate your window, it could even possibly create mold."

January 31, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend we will get a little relief from subzero temperatures. As the frigid cold is expected to return, drafty windows can leave your home feeling frosty. Glass Guru in Duluth offers a long list of window services including diagnosing and repairing window insulation problems. Experts say the common reason a window may be drafty is typically…

Frostbite Stings the Northland as Hospital Admissions Spike

Officials from Essentia Health's Burn ICU warn against the cold.

January 31, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – Frost bite is just one of the many dangers when temperatures bottom out as low as they’ve been in recent weeks. Officials from Essentia Health’s Burn Unit say they have seen a spike in their admissions with seven frost bite cases in the last few weeks. We spoke to a burn intensive care nurse about signs…

Zookeepers, Animals Working to Stay Warm During Arctic Blast

Staff at Lake Superior Zoo Taking Extra Precautions to Keep Animals Safe in Frigid Temperatures

January 30, 2019

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Dangerous cold weather doesn’t discriminate. Even the staff and animals at the Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth are bundling up and finding creative ways to stay warm during the bitter arctic blast. For Lana the Amur tiger, a heated space indoors is where she spends much of her time during below zero temperatures. A heated rock also…

Keeping Your Pets Safe During Brutal Cold Temperatures

A Place for Fido in the Fitger's Complex Offers Unique Materials for Pets During Dangerously Cold Temperatures

January 2, 2019

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – The cold temperatures aren’t just hard on humans, our pets also need to stay safe and warm this winter. Pet experts and the owners of A Place for Fido in the Fitger’s Complex in Duluth recommend bringing outside animals inside during the deep freeze and limit their exposure to the cold. A Place for Fido sells all…

Thursday December 6, 2018: Morning Forecast

December 6, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Below Average Temperatures, chilly, cold, Cool Down, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, lake effect snow, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, winter weather advisory

Wednesday December 5, 2018: Morning Forecast

December 5, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Breezy, chilly, cold, Cold Air Surges In, lake effect snow, Lake Effect Snow Machine On, Lake Effect Winter Weather Advisory, Light Snow, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, South Shore Lake Effect Snow, windy

Tuesday November 13, 2018: Morning Forecast

November 13, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Below Average Temperatures, cold, Duluth Minnestoa Weather Forecast, Freezing Lakes, Lake Smoke, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Sea Smoke, sunny, Superior Wiscionsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast

Monday November 12, 2018: Morning Forecast

November 12, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Below Average Temperatures, Breezy, cold, Cold Snap, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Lake Effect, Lake Effect Flurries, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, snow, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, wind chill, windy

Northland Winter Weather Outlook 2018-2019

Wondering What This Northland Winter Has In Store? Check Out The Fox 21 Weather Teams Forecast

October 29, 2018

Anthony Peoples, Brittney Merlot,

DULUTH, Minn. – Halloween is right around the corner. Along with the parties, kids are getting ready for trick-or-treating. But, Northlanders know that the weather can very well be more of a trick rather than a treat. Last year, just in time for Halloween weekend, more than ten inches of snow fell in Duluth. While an inconvenience, that pales in…

Friday October 12, 2018: Morning Forecast

October 12, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: chilly, cold, Cool, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Sunny Day, Sunny Fall Day, Sunshine Returns, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, wind chill

Friday October 5, 2018: Morning Forecast

First Snow Accumulation of the Season

October 5, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Below Average Temperatures, Breezy, chilly, cold, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Fall Snow Arrives, First Snow Accumulation, First Snow of the Season, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Minnesota First Snow Of Season, Minnesota Snow, Minnesota Snow Accumulates, Northland Weather Forecast, rain, Snowy Northland, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, windy

Superior Daycare Provides Flu Shots to Staff to Fight Spread to Kids

Many daycares in the Northland are noticing these flu-like symptoms earlier than previous years but it's not too early for a flu shot.

September 14, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

SUPERIOR, Minn.- Daycares in the Northland are already seeing flu-like symptoms and tell FOX21 this is earlier than usual. If you are young and healthy the flu may not affect your body that harshly, but by getting the flu shot it stops you from being a carrier to those who could suffer serious problems related to the flu. People over…

Saturday June 2, 2018: Morning Forecast

June 2, 2018

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Categories: Weather Video Tags: Below Average Temperatures around Lake Superior, chilly, Cloudy, cold, Cool, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Flooding Possible, Fox Weather, Heavy Rain Saturday, lake breeze, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather, rain, Showers, storms, Stormy, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Thunderstorms, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, windy

Friday June 1, 2018: Evening Forecast

June 1, 2018

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Categories: Weather Video Tags: Below Average Temperatures around Lake Superior, chilly, Cloudy, cold, Cool, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Flooding Possible, Fox Weather, Heavy Rain Saturday, lake breeze, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather, rain, Showers, storms, Stormy, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Thunderstorms, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, windy

Wednesday May 9, 2018: Evening Forecast

May 9, 2018

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Categories: Weather Video Tags: Breezy Evening, chilly, cold, Cool Dry Air Arrives, Cooler, Dense Fog, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, North Winds Pick Up, Northland Wet and Dreary, Patchy Fog Across Northland, Showers Continue, sun, sunny, sunshine, Sunshine Returns To Northland Tomorrow, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast

Sunday April 15, 2018: Morning Forecast

April 15, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: 55 mph gusts, Blizzard, Blizzard Warning, Blizzard Warning Bayfield and Ashland, Blowing Snow, brittney merlot, chilly, cold, Drifting Snow, Duluth April Snow Storm, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Fluffy Snow, heavy snow, High Winds, lake effect snow, Massive Snow Storm, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Minnesota Snow Storm, snow, Snow Belt, Spring Blizzard Hits Minnesota…

Saturday April 14, 2018: Evening Forecast

April 14, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: 55 mph gusts, Blizzard, Blizzard Warning, Blizzard Warning Bayfield and Ashland, Blowing Snow, brittney merlot, chilly, cold, Drifting Snow, Duluth April Snow Storm, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Fluffy Snow, heavy snow, High Winds, lake effect snow, Massive Snow Storm, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Minnesota Snow Storm, snow, Snow Belt, Spring Blizzard Hits Minnesota…

Volunteers Hike 10 Miles for Veterans

Nearly Naked Ruck March Raises Money for Local Non-Profits

March 31, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

DULUTH, Minn. – Cold, snow, ice and strong winds chilled marchers at the Nearly Naked Ruck March this morning at Bayfront Park in Duluth. 229 people came from all over the region, including 23 children, carrying a heavy bag on their shoulders to represent the emotional weight veterans carry after combat. The event raised money for the local food shelf,…

Wednesday March 28, 2018: Evening Forecast

March 28, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Below Average Temperatures, brittney merlot, cold, Cold Canadian Air Cools the Twin Ports, Cold Front, Cool Down, Cooler, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Duluth Snow Storm, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Multiple Rounds Of Snow, Northland Gets More Snow This Weekend, Northland Weather, Northland Weather Forecast, partly cloudy, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather…

Monday February 5, 2018: Evening Forecast

February 5, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Arctic Cold Blast, Breezy, brittney merlot, cold, Cold Night, cold spell, Dangerous Feel Like Temperatures, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Light Lake Effect Snow, Light Snow Arrives Tomorrow, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, National Weatherperson’s Day, Sunny Day, sunshine, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather, Wind Chill Advisories, windy

Sunday February 4, 2018: Morning Forecast

February 4, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Bitter, Blustery, brittney merlot, cold, Dultuh Minnesota Weather Forecast, frigid, lake effect snow, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather, sun, sunny, sunshine, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather, windy

Saturday February 3, 2018: Evening Forecast

February 3, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Arctic Blast, Below Average Temperatures, Breezy, brittney merlot, cold, cold spell, Cold Temps, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, lake effect snow, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, snow, sun, sunny, sunshine, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather, windy

Thursday February 1, 2018: Evening Forecast

February 1, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Arctic Blast, brittney merlot, cold, cold spell, Dangerous Wind Chills, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, fox 21 weather, Frigid Cold, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Cold Weather, Northland Weather Forecast, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Outlook, wind chill advisory

Wednesday January 31, 2018: Evening Forecast

January 31, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Below Average Temperatures, brittney merlot, chilly, cold, cold spell, Cool, Dangerous Wind Chills, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, temperatures drop, temps plummeting, wind chill advisory

Tuesday January 30, 2018: Evening Forecast

January 30, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Breezy, brittney merlot, Cloudy, cold, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, High Winds, lake effect snow, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, mild, Northland Forecast, Reduced Visibilites, Reduced Visibility, snow, Snow Accumulations, Snowy, Strong Wind Gusts, Strong Winds, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather, warm, Warming, Wind, windy

Monday January 29, 2018: Morning Forecast

January 29, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Alberta Clipper, brittney merlot, chilly, cold, Cool, Dangerous Wind Chills, Duluth Weather Forecast, Lake Effect, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, minnesota weather, Mix of Sun and Clouds, Overcast South Shore, snow, sun, sunny, sunshine, Superior Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, wisconsin weather

Sunday January 14, 2018: Morning Forecast

January 14, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: brittney merlot, Canadian Clipper, cold, Duluth Snow, lake effect snow, merlot weather, merlots weather, Minnesota Snow, Northland Weather Forecast, snow, Snow Accumulations, winter weather advisory, Wisconsin Snow

Saturday January 13, 2018: Evening Forecast

January 13, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: brittney merlot, cold, Cold Evening, Duluth Weather Forecast, lake effect snow, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, minnesota weather, Northland Weather, snow, Snowy, wind chill, winter weather advisory, wisconsin weather

Wednesday January 10, 2018: Evening Forecast

January 10, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: 1-2 inch snowfall rates, brittney merlot, cold, Cold Arrives, Cold Arrives Behind Storm, Cold Moves In Behind Storm, Duluth Weather Forecast, Heavy Snowfall, Heavy Wet Snow, ice, Icy Roads, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Minnesota Snow, Mixed Precipitation, Winter Storm Warning, winter weather advisory, wintry mix, Wisconsin Snow

Flu Season Affecting Many in the Northland

Doctors say if you have flu like symptoms, stay home to avoid affecting others.

January 5, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- Have you been feeling under the weather lately? Doctors say this flu season could be shaping out to be worse than last years. Medical professionals say you don’t need to visit the doctor if you have the flu stay home and rest. But the flu can affect some worse than others. “You may have influenza, you may not…

Working in Winter Conditions

Many Northlanders face the cold everyday, are you doing what you can to avoid frostbite?

January 4, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.– This winter has been extremely cold so far in the Northland. While some are bundling up avoiding the outdoors others braving chilly temperatures at work. “It’s a battle but we’ve been through it before,” Krause Anderson Construction Mark Burdick said. Many workers around the Northland clock in, spending their workday outside in freezing temperatures. One construction worker told…

It’s The Second Coldest New Year’s Eve In Record History For Duluth

We're Feeling The Coldest New Year's Eve In 49 Years!

December 31, 2017

Brittney Merlot,

DECEMBER 31, 2017 GOES DOWN IN HISTORY AS ONE OF THE TOP COLDEST NEW YEAR’S EVE’S! Our high temperature was only -9° in Duluth today! We have now tied for the SECOND COLDEST NEW YEAR’S EVE IN HISTORY! Duluth International: #1 Coldest High Temperature -16° 1967 #2 Coldest High Temperature -9° 2017, 1968 #3 Coldest High…

Wednesday December 27, 2017: Evening Forecast

December 27, 2017

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: brittney merlot, cold, Cold Northland, Fluffly dry snow, Light Snow, merlot weather, snow, wind chill advisory

UPDATE: Victims Identified in Fatal Hibbing Fire, Another Life Claimed from Injuries

The Fire Broke Out Tuesday, December 26, 2017 Shortly After 1:00 a.m.

December 27, 2017

Brett Scott,

UPDATE: Authorities have identified the victims as 63-year-old Patricia Lynn Gillitzer, 67-year-old Steven Jon Gillitzer, and their grandson 9-year-old Todd Gillizter Jr., their 3-year-old grandson Isaiah was being treated for injuries at HCMC has reportedly died from his injuries. According to a press release from the Hibbing Fire Department, Steven Gillitzer was a retired Hibbing Fire Captain and served on…

Midday Update 12-27-17

Local News and Weather Headlines for Wednesday, December 27, 2017

December 27, 2017

Brett Scott,

Categories: Community, News Update Tags: Bentleyville, Brett Scott, cold, Headlines, Local News, Minnesota Power, News, temperatures, Update, weather

Morning Update 12-27-17

Local News and Weather Headlines for Wednesday, December 27, 2017

December 27, 2017

Brett Scott,

Categories: Community, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, cold, Fatal, fire, hibbing, Joey Norton, Morning, News, Update

Tuesday December 26, 2017: Evening Forecast

December 26, 2017

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Categories: Weather Video Tags: Arctic Cold, Bitter Cold, brittney merlot, cold, Dangerously Cold Temperatures, Duluth Cold, Frost Bite, Hypothermia, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Cold, Northland Dangerous Cold Temps, Superior Cold, wind chill advisory, Wind Chill Warning

Morning Update 12-26-17

Local News and Weather Headlines for Tuesday, December 26, 2017

December 26, 2017

Brett Scott,

Categories: Community, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, cold, fire, Headlines, hibbing, Joey Norton, Morning, News, temperatures, Update, weather

Saturday December 23, 2017: Evening Forecast

December 23, 2017

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Below Zero Temperatures, chilly, Christmas Weekend Holiday Forecast, Cloudy, cold, Cool, Duluth Weather Forecaset, flurries, Holiday Travel Great Lakes, Light Snow, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Mostly Cloudy, No Snow Accumulations, Northland Weather

Friday December 22, 2017: Morning Forecast

December 22, 2017

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: brittney merlot, chilly, Cloudy, cold, Cool, duluth weather, Feel Like, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Forecast, Radiational Cooling, superior weather, weather, wind chill

Thursday December 21, 2017: Morning Forecast

December 21, 2017

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: brittney merlot, chilly, cold, First Day Of Winter, flurries, lake effect snow, Light Snow, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, snow, Snow Totals, Winter Solstice

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"I love the space. It and peaceful. It's comfortable. But more importantly to live in here and prove its a viable housing option here in Duluth."

At ShipRock Management maintenance staff offers to check on homes when tenants are away, to catch cold weather damage before it escalates.

The Lilac Hill greenhouse in Hermantown first began prepping some geranium plants in early January.

Planet 3 Extreme Air Park attracts families looking for fun indoor activities.

Heading into the Record Book for Cold, Too!

"Condensation is going to deteriorate your window, it could even possibly create mold."

Officials from Essentia Health's Burn ICU warn against the cold.

Staff at Lake Superior Zoo Taking Extra Precautions to Keep Animals Safe in Frigid Temperatures

A Place for Fido in the Fitger's Complex Offers Unique Materials for Pets During Dangerously Cold Temperatures

Wondering What This Northland Winter Has In Store? Check Out The Fox 21 Weather Teams Forecast

First Snow Accumulation of the Season

Many daycares in the Northland are noticing these flu-like symptoms earlier than previous years but it's not too early for a flu shot.

Nearly Naked Ruck March Raises Money for Local Non-Profits

Doctors say if you have flu like symptoms, stay home to avoid affecting others.

Many Northlanders face the cold everyday, are you doing what you can to avoid frostbite?

We're Feeling The Coldest New Year's Eve In 49 Years!

The Fire Broke Out Tuesday, December 26, 2017 Shortly After 1:00 a.m.

Local News and Weather Headlines for Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Local News and Weather Headlines for Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Local News and Weather Headlines for Tuesday, December 26, 2017

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