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Skate for the Heart at Essentia Duluth Heritage Sports Center

Duluth Parks and Rec is Hosting a Free Skating Event Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Parks and Recreation Division is hosting a Skate for the Heart event on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. There will be a live DJ and “lovely” lighting by Diamond Max Entertainment in addition to Valentine crafts, heart-healthy activities, jump rope challenge, and heart-related science displays. This event is taking place at the Essentia Duluth Heritage Center located at 120…
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School Closings, Delays for Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Closings and Delays Due to Winter Weather Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Brett Scott,

Birchwood School District – Closed (No after school activities) Mellen School District: CLOSING at 1:00 p.m. (No after school activities) South Shore School District: CLOSING at 12:00 p.m. (No after school activities) Superior School District: All after school athletic practices, extracurricular activities and community events CANCELED Watersmeet Township School District – Closed Categories: News, News – Latest News, School Closings…
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Inaugural Northern Pines Sled Dog Race Happening in Iron River

The Northern Pines Sled Dog Race is Happening Saturday, February 16, 2019
Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Residents in the community of Iron River are excited to host the inaugural Northern Pines Sled Dog Race Saturday, February 16, 2019. The event is happening at the Northern Pines Golf Course and Event Center. It’s free and open to the public. Organizers are looking to encourage all families in the region to come witness this first-ever…
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School Closings, Delays for Friday, February 8, 2019

Closings and Delays Due to Winter Weather Friday, February 8, 2019
Brett Scott,

Bessemer School District: CLOSED Feb. 8 including all events/activities Mellen Schools: 2 Hour DELAY Feb. 8 Watersmeet Township School District:  CLOSED Feb. 8 Categories: Community, Education, News, News – Latest News, School Closings Tags: community, Delays, education, school closings, weather
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School Closings, Delays for Thursday, February 7, 2019

Closings and Delays Due to Winter Weather Thursday, February 7, 2019
Brett Scott,

Aitkin Schools – CLOSING Elementary at 1:00 p.m. Feb. 7| High School at 1:20 p.m. Feb. 7 Ashland Schools – CLOSING at 1:00 p.m. Feb 7 Birchwood School – CLOSING at 1:00 p.m. Feb 7 Carlton Schools – No after school activities, no conferences Feb. 7 Duluth Public Schools – CLOSED Feb. 7 including Keyzone Duluth Salvation Army – Closed for…
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Making Memories with Ely’s Winter Festival

The Ely Winter Festival is Happening February 7 - 17, 2019
Brett Scott,

ELY, Minn. – Calling all winter enthusiasts! The Ely Winter Festival kicks off Thursday, February 7 and runs through Sunday, February 17. Event organizers say they’re excited to offer new and traditional events to enhance the enjoyment of winter. The annual event centers around Ely’s Whiteside Park. The International Snowsculpting Symposium starts February 7 as 18 teams from Ely, elsewhere…
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Closings, Delays for Monday, February 4, 2019

Closings and Delays Due to Winter Weather Monday, February 4, 2019
Brett Scott,

Birchwood School District – Closed Monday, Feb. 4 (no after school activities) Butternut School District – Closed Monday, Feb. 4 Hayward Schools – Closed Monday, Feb. 4 Ironwood Area Schools – Closed Monday, Feb. 4 Solon Springs Schools – 2 Hour Delay Monday, Feb. 4 Watersmeet Township School District – Closed Monday, Feb. 4 Categories: Community, News, News – Latest…
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Zookeepers, Animals Working to Stay Warm During Arctic Blast

Staff at Lake Superior Zoo Taking Extra Precautions to Keep Animals Safe in Frigid Temperatures
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…
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The Northland’s National Weather Service

NORTHLAND UNCOVERED: The Duluth branch National Weather Service is making history in the Northland
Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn. – 2019 may be the year we see historic temps in the Northland, but what’s the history behind the guys making that call? Before they were called the National Weather Service, the U.S. Weather Bureau landed in Duluth in 1855. Along with being one of the biggest shipping ports, Duluth’s spot on Lake Superior and it’s crazy weather…