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NORTHLAND FORECAST FOR MAY 14, 2026:
The #Northland will see mostly clear skies Wednesday night with very light #winds. Low temperatures in the 30s and low 40s could lead to patchy #frost in spots.
A front will bring scattered #showers and possible #thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and evening. A #breeze will keep those near #LakeSuperior cooler than further inland.
VIDEO/DISCUSSION: fox21online.com/weather
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Lumbering ungulates in the news.
"Wolves are predating on the lumbering ungulates, but they’re also contributing to their own demise by overbrowsing young balsam fir trees, which prevents the plants from maturing and dropping fir cones that would lead to the growth of more firs. In recent years, the trees have also been infested with spruce budworms, moth larvae that feast on needles and buds."
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/wolves-are-thriving-at-michigans-isle-royale-national-park-reaching-their-highest-numbers-in-almost-50-years-new-data-suggests-180988727/#wolves #moose #LumberingUngulates #Michigan #wildlife #outdoors #LakeSuperior
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NORTHLAND FORECAST FOR MAY 13, 2026:
#Showers and #clouds will move out of the #Northland Tuesday night. Low #temperatures will be #seasonal in the upper 30s and low 40s.
A high-pressure system provide us with #sunny skies Wednesday as a northerly #breeze persist. Highs will be in the upper 50s and low 60s by #LakeSuperior, with upper 60s and low 70s farther inland.
VIDEO/DISCUSSION: fox21online.com/weather
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Duluth Harbor Cam.
The KE Barker rolling in.
#LakeSuperior #BigLakes #BigOreShips(Sound doesn’t start for a few seconds)
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Whee!
For the first time since December 2025, the Great Lakes are almost ice-free.
(There's still a small sliver of ice on the northern shore of Lake Superior.)
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Morning arrival in Duluth of the James R. Barker to load ore at the Canadian National dock, 10 May, 2026. Photo by David Schauer.
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Michipicoten Island East End Light, Ontario, Canada on Lake Superior, 8 May, 2026. Photo by Zack Kruzins.
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Sunrise over Lake Superior
The best sunrise is often the one happening opposite of the actual sun. Always look behind you at sunrise.
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Hype for the Future 186G: Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Overview The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is notable for an extremely low population and population density alike, containing only a few communities such as Marquette, Sault Sainte Marie, Saint Ignace, Ironwood, Iron Mountain, Menominee, Houghton, Hancock, Calumet, Escanaba, Manistique, and Kinross that contain any significant base of settlement. Minimal amenities exist within the entirety of the area in the Upper Peninsula of the State of Michigan, though numerous hotels and resorts are […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/05/hype-for-the-future-186g-upper-peninsula-of-michigan/
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NORTHLAND FORECAST FOR MAY 1, 2026:
A high-pressure system moves into the #Northland Thursday night, making skies partly #cloudy. Low #temperatures will be in the 20s and low 30s, so patchy #frost is possible in spots.
Friday will be #dry with plenty of #sunshine. A light northerly #wind will keep highs in the 40s next to #LakeSuperior, with low 50s further inland.
VIDEO/DISCUSSION: fox21online.com/weather
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Sunrise arrival in Superior, Wisconsin, of the Paul R. Tregurtha to load ore at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe dock, 29 April, 2026. Photo by David Schauer.
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#NorthernWayOfLife“The Tregurtha's coal hauling days are over and it now pays the bills with a steady diet of taconite pellets (iron ore).” - David Schauer
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NORTHLAND FORECAST FOR APRIL 29, 2026:
A high-pressure system keeps skies over the #Northland partly #cloudy Tuesday night with very light #winds. Low #temperatures in the 20s and low 30s could lead to patchy #frost away from #LakeSuperior.
Tuesday will see a mix of #sunshine and #clouds, with possible #sprinkles in the afternoon. Highs remain #cool in the upper half of the 40s and low 50s.
VIDEO/DISCUSSION: fox21online.com/weather
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An evening shot of “vintage iron”: the Lee A. Tregurtha (left) and John G. Munson take on their respective loads of ore at the LS&I dock in Marquette, Michigan’s upper harbor, 25 April, 2026. Photo by Ben Rzonca
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#LakeSuperior“Both of these veteran lakers have a rich history dating back to the 1940s (WWII Pacific & European theater) for the Tregurtha and 1950s for the Munson.” - Ben Rzonca
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The Roger Blough departing Duluth, 25 April, 2019. Photo by Jeff Doty.
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Double departure under the the aerial lift bridge in Duluth: the American Mariner leads the way with wheat loaded for Buffalo followed by the John G. Munson headed to Marquette to load ore, 23 April, 2026. Photo by David Schauer.
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#DestinationDuluth“The Munson's master salute, parroted by the bridge, was a great way to close out a productive day of maritime photography.” - David Schauer
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Happy #Wednesday afternoon from the #Northland!
The #sunshine continues, as well as the very #warm #temperatures.
Despite the southerly #breeze, it is #cooler by #LakeSuperior in spots.
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NORTHLAND FORECAST FOR APRIL 22, 2026:
The #dry and #warm weather conditions continue in the #Northland Tuesday night with #clear skies, #calm #winds, and low #temperatures in the 30s and low 40s.
A few #clouds return Wednesday with highs in the 50s and 60s next to #LakeSuperior, with 70s further inland. A southerly #breeze also increases the #fire danger risk in the region.
VIDEO/DISCUSSION: fox21online.com/weather
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NORTHLAND FORECAST FOR APRIL 21, 2026:
The #dry and #warm weather pattern continues in the #Northland
Skies will #clear Monday night with low #temperatures in the 30s. Tuesday will see #sunny skies and a light northerly wind with highs in the 50s next to #LakeSuperior, with 60s farther inland.
VIDEO/DISCUSSION: fox21online.com/weather
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Happy #Thursday afternoon from the #Northland!
Unless you are right next to #LakeSuperior, you are enjoying a very #warm and #sunny #spring day in the region.
The #dry and #breezy conditions are going to increase #fire danger levels, especially west of Highway 53.
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FOG TONIGHT, FIRE RISK THURSDAY
Dense #fog is still likely near the #LakeSuperior shoreline region of the #Northland tonight and Thursday morning.
Thursday will be #sunny and #dry, but a decent southerly #breeze will increase the #fire danger west of Highway 53. Plan accordingly.
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NORTHLAND FORECAST FOR APRIL 16, 2026:
#Fog will be likely next to #LakeSuperior Wednesday night, with mostly #clear skies elsewhere in the #Northland thanks to #calm #winds and lows in the 30s and low 40s.
Thursday will see plenty of #sunshine. A southerly wind will help #warm high #temperatures to the 60s and 70s, with 40s and 50s next to Lake Superior.
VIDEO/DISCUSSION: fox21online.com/weather
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Split Rock Lighthouse emerges through dense morning fog along the rugged cliffs of Lake Superior, creating a moody and atmospheric North Shore scene in Minnesota.
https://dansproul.com/featured/split-rock-lighthouse-in-morning-fog-dan-sproul.html
#photography #landscapephotography #minnesota #lakesuperior #fog #nature #moody #northshore #art #naturephotography
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Happy #Tuesday afternoon from the #Northland!
It's a mostly #cool and #dreary day for the region thanks to some #showers, some #fog near #LakeSuperior, and overall #cloud cover.
Some spots in northwest #Wisconsin and the #UpperPeninsula are enjoying the #warm side of #spring.
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NORTHLAND FORECAST FOR APRIL 14, 2026:
Scattered #showers and #thunderstorms continue to pass through the #Northland Monday night. #Fog will be likely with low #temperatures in the 30s and low 40s.
Tuesday will see more scattered showers with fog lingering near #LakeSuperior thanks to a light #lakebreeze. Highs will range from the 40s near the lake to the 50s and low 60s further inland.
VIDEO/DISCUSSION: fox21online.com/weather
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Sunset in Duluth, the fog finally cleared enough at the top of the hill to get some photos. #nature #lakesuperior #sunset #dji
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7 P.M. #RADAR UPDATE:
The #severe #weather threat in the #Northland has passed as the line of scattered #showers and #thunderstorms is in the marine layer of air near #LakeSuperior.
Some moderate #rainfall and gusty #winds are still possible for the #NorthShore this hour.
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The Mark W. Barker makes a rare stop in Duluth arriving with salt for the Envirotech-Hallett Dock 8, 11 April, 2026. Photo by Gus Schauer.
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#DestinationDuluth“After unloading, the newest U.S.-flagged Great Lakes bulk carrier (2022) went out into the lake to wait for fleetmate Oberstar to clear Canadian National Dock 6.” - David Schauer
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Morning arrival in Duluth of the first “saltie” of the shipping season, the Dutch-built, Liberia-flagged Ocean 7 Ranger, 8 April, 2026. Photo by David Schauer.
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