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File this under "Who knew?"

I know we are enjoying some unseasonably warm weather right now and I for one am trying to hold off winter as long as I can, but I could not resist this.

This is the first winter in over 10 years that I do not have a car starter in my car, so I admit I have been a bit lazy when it comes to brushing snow and Ice off of my car, that is until now.

Duluth has Bentleyville Tour of Lights and Eden Prairie has amazing ice castles that you have to see in person.

Duluth resident Steven Peterson was returning to the Twin Ports from a trip to Missouri, when he saw a deer trapped in the ice on Kettle River near Interstate 35 north of Sandstone. Peterson explained to the Duluth News Tribune that he felt obligated to help the struggling creature, and while he admitted calling 911 for professional help may have been the recommended solution, but he explained in

Many news outlets reported over the weekend and through the day Monday about how Lake Superior was approaching almost full ice coverage for a second year in a row. Things certainly have changed a lot in a day.

With colder than normal weather and ice developing on area lakes sooner than usual, the temptation to venture out on area lakes has many folks itching to head out and enjoy some frozen-water sports. Officials caution enthusiasts that while it has been cold and ice is present, ice thicknesses are still on the low end on many lakes.

Waking up to temperatures near zero degrees this morning made it feel a lot more like January than mid-November. Beside making us all dream of warmer weather, those unseasonably cold temperatures are leading to abnormally early ice on the greatest of the Great Lakes as well.

With the unseasonably early cold weather and early formation of ice on area lakes, anglers (me included) are getting the itch to get out and do some early-season ice fishing as soon as possible. While the surface of many smaller inland lakes may be nearly fully covered in a layer of ice, that doesn't mean it's safe to head out quite yet.

Looking to cool off quickly as the summer heats up? Then you'll love this.

For those who don't know, I am a graduate of Bemidji State University - home of the mighty Beavers. On a few different occasions during the morning show, I've talked about how students at BSU would use Lake Bemidji as a parking lot when they were heading to class. Every time I've told stories about this, people don't believe me - even people who grew up in the region. Finally, I can say I have pro

Folks around the Twin Ports woke up to an icy surprise on Sunday morning, as freezing rain made for miserable driving conditions that even led to the DTA suspending bus service for a time.