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New Legislation Aims to Stop Future Sudden Gas Price Increases in Minnesota

David Drew — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:47:24 +0000

Nobody should have to choose between pants and gas or worse, food and gas. However, with gas prices over four dollars a gallon it is becoming increasingly difficult to manage our budgets while keeping gas in our vehicles. There is new legislation that may prevent this in the future. KBJR-TV is reporting on a measure [...]

A Section of Skyline Parkway will be Partially Closed Today and Tomorrow

Cathy Kates — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:30:33 +0000

Today is the day that east Skyline Parkway near Chester Creek will be reduced to one lane of traffic to allow City crews to complete the installation of borings for a retaining wall. The crew will be located off each end of the bridge over Chester Creek. As a motorists, please be aware of the [...]

YWCA Mother's Day Walk/Run Traffic Advisory for Saturday Morning

Cathy Kates — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:37:19 +0000

Happy Mother's Day! For some Northlanders, the Mother's Day Walk/Run with the YWCA is a family tradition. If it's new to you, it will SOON be a tradition. There are hundreds of people trying to get to the walk/run and others just trying to get around the Canal Park area, this Duluth Police Department traffic advisory should help.

Duluth Fire Department Will Conduct a Mock Crash at PSS this Morning

Cathy Kates — Thu, 09 May 2013 11:50:31 +0000

I always say that "life experience" is such a great learning tool. Even though it's tough, I've always let my daughter make her own choices, know that if she made a bad decision, she would learn from it. When it comes to car accidents, I'm glad that the Duluth Fire Department has developed a way to simulate a crash. With this mock crash, life experience is shown without having to actually live through the trauma.

Stay Safe and Keep Your Right to Ride Your Cycle, Don't Drink and Drive, Call Motorcycle Dial A Ride

Cathy Kates — Tue, 07 May 2013 11:45:51 +0000

I was enjoying a beverage in a local bar this past weekend and noticed that the coaster my drink was sitting on was a dial-a-ride for motorcyclists. It’s funded by Minnesota Motorcyclists and has a twist to just a ride home if you’re too drunk to drive, they’ll also trailer your cycle! Just a bit [...]

Pick an Alternate Route for the Summer, City of Duluth First Street Road Construction Project Starts Today

Cathy Kates — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:32:27 +0000

We ditched several inches of snow yesterday. Good news for many, especially our road construction workers. While they appreciate the work and we will eventually appreciate their work, it still means we need to slow down to keep them safe and find alternate routes to our destinations. Here’s what you need to know. You may [...]

Flooding Causes More Roads in the Northland to Close; Get List Of Closed Roads Here

David Drew — Thu, 02 May 2013 05:00:08 +0000

On top of the winter-like weather expect through the Northland into Thursday afternoon, there is also a Flood Advisory for much of the area into Friday morning. With existing snow melting, St. Louis County had to close even more roads due to flooding. KBJR-TV is reporting that the following roads have been closed in St. [...]

I-35 Construction Resumes Monday In Duluth

David Drew — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:37:28 +0000

Spring must truly be here as the Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced that road construction on I-35 will resume once again on Monday. Motorists traveling north and south on I-35, just south of Boundary Avenue in Duluth, will be restricted to a single lane beginning Monday, April 29, while crews begin construction of a [...]

Find Out About Parking Changes In Downtown Duluth

David Drew — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:47:49 +0000

Changes will be coming to the parking situation in Downtown Duluth and you have an opportunity to learn all about them at a special meeting next Thursday. Thursday, April 25 the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce, along with the Greater Downtown Council, Canal Park Business Association and Visit Duluth invite you to learn more about [...]

Major Road Construction to Begin Today On Tower Avenue

Ken Hayes — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:05:41 +0000

For many of us, our summer will be inconvenienced with the latest road construction project scheduled to start today on Tower Avenue in Superior. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, today is the start date for the reconscruction of a mile of Tower Avenue from Belknap Street to North 3rd Street. That’s pretty much [...]

Are the Blatnik and Bong Bridges Open? Here's How You Find Out

Ken Hayes — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:52:59 +0000

Just about every time we have snowy and windy conditions here in the Twin Ports, someone inevitably blurts out, "they are going to close the bridges!" And all of us who work across the bridge (Duluth or Superior side) start to panic we won't make it home. The frustrating part of this whole situation is that 99% of the time, the bridges don't close, but misinformation is spread anyway by rumors. Here's where you can go to find out for yourself.

Ride Safe this Spring, Sign Up for a Motorcycle Training Course, Introduction, Basic, Refresher and Others

Cathy Kates — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:49:10 +0000

After reading the that last year was the most deadly motorcyclists, I started doing research to see how we could combat that or at least reduce that number. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Motorcycle Safety Center (MMSC) suggests taking a training course, whether it's your first license, or a refresher course . It's affordable and you gain critical riding skills. Classes are coming to Duluth soon!

Road Construction Update: Northbound I-35, Duluth Bound I-535 Restrictions Start March 21

Cathy Kates — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:56:07 +0000

It’s March, you think you wouldn’t have to worry about finding an alternative route to work or school. But, starting March 21, if your travel includes Northbound I-35 or Duluth bound I-525, you will. Here’s the specifics: Motorists traveling on northbound I-35 in Duluth will be restricted to a single lane from 9 a.m. to [...]

Duluth Lakewalk Extension will Cause Detours of Highway & Scenic 61 Traffic

Cathy Kates — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:13:02 +0000

Little by little, the Duluth Lakewalk is being extended, offering even more scenic beauty for exercise and recreation. (not that exercising can't be fun)! I realize that during the construction period it can be frustrating with delays and travel inconveniences, but if you are aware of the detours ahead of time that frustration can be avoided. Here's the detours we know of at this time.

Duluth Police Department Warns to Limit Travel and Observe Alternate Side Parking Rules for Snowplowing Accessibility

Cathy Kates — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:06:58 +0000

According to Facebook, many of my friends are hunkering down and loving the fact that they are inside with family playing games, cooking, baking and getting ready to watch the Grammy's (Go Miranda & Blake!). But, I received a great reminder from the Duluth Police Department, not only to limit travel on our treacherous roads, but about alternate side parking. Stay safe, here's the details.

What's it Like to Go to the Super Bowl As a Fan? One Writer's Journey

Amanda Rykoff — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:50:19 +0000

The Super Bowl is the biggest of all the Big Games and New Orleans is the best city* to host such a big game. *Disclaimer: New Orleans is my favorite city to visit in the United States. I’ve been to the Big Easy nine times since 1993, including two NCAA men’s basketball Final Fours (1993 [...]

Travel On The Rise as 2012 Was Second Busiest Year for Duluth International Airport

David Drew — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:56:42 +0000

With more airlines and a recovering economy, people of the Northland increased their travel in 2012. The Northland’s NewsCenter is reporting that according to airport officials, 322,208 passengers flew in and out of the airport in 2012, which is an increase of 9% compared to 2011. 2013 looks to be strong as well with Allegiant [...]

Cold Weather Brings Additional Driving Challenges so MnDOT Urges Motorists to Slow Down

David Drew — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:11:00 +0000

Extreme cold means slippery areas and black ice potential. With that in mind, MnDOT sent out a reminder today urging motorists to slow down in Northeast Minnesota. According to their press release, salt is minimally-effective in below-zero temperatures and slippery conditions have been reported. MnDOT crews are out working to improve road conditions, but until [...]

TSA To Remove All Body Imaging Scanners From Airports By June

Ken Hayes — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:41:19 +0000

The TSA has announced that they will begin to remove all body image scanners or aka "backscatter" machines by June. Unfortunately, they were still in operation at the Memphis airport yesterday when I flew back to Minnesota. I can tell you from personal experience that this is an incredibly idiotic security system. I'll get to that later.

What is Black Ice? What Do You Do When You Encounter Black Ice?

Cathy Kates — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 17:04:35 +0000

We hear of black ice, but you don't SEE it. That's because it's defined as "invisible". It forms when air temperature is warmer than the temperature of the pavement. This creates a thin layer of transparent ice on the roadway. Because of this, drivers are completely unaware of it's presence. Here's tips on what to do, when you encounter black ice, from the MN Department of Transportation.