Free Carbon Monoxide Detectors Available For Northland Flood Victims
An area organization continues to help flood victims in the Northland get their lives back on track.
An area organization continues to help flood victims in the Northland get their lives back on track.
Flood repairs continue to be worked on across the Northland, and we've received word from the Minnesota Department of Transportation that another project will be in full swing today.
A motorcyclist drove into a gulley last night created by the June flood near Barker's Island. At 8:39 pm, a witness saw the motorcyclist drive slowly through the baracades and over the edge of the road on Marina Drive
The City of Duluth has announced that work will begin on the Skyline Parkway Scenic Byway to repair damage caused by the June 20th Flood.
Well FEMA may be no help to individuals who suffered flood damage, but the Minnesota Vikings are stepping up to help. The Vikings are asking fans to help with Northland Flood relief by doing the simple task of sending a text message.
When FEMA originally denied individual flood-disaster aid for Northland residents, Governor Mark Dayton formally appealed their decision. It appears the appeal was in vain as it has been officially denied.
The flood repairs continue across the area and the Minnesota Department Of Transportation has announced closure on southbound highway 61 / London Road beginning Wednesday August 8th. Their press release states that a large culvert beneath Highway 61/London Road was heavily damaged during the June storm and the road adjacent to it was undermined.
Recently FEMA denied individual aid to flood victims in our area. Obviously this was not a popular decision and created hardship for many of our neighbors. Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton does not support this decision at all and he's trying to get FEMA to reconsider with his appeal.
After the flood, one the hardest hit businesses over the hill was Grandmas Restaurant. After countless hours of cleanup and remodeling, Grandmas on the hill is all set to once again open to the public and they will also help other flood victims.
Every little bit helps for those still facing the challenge of repairing and replacing things damaged by the flood. Good news from Comfort Systems, the utility provider in Duluth. Our partners at The Northland's News Center are reporting that they are is offering a low interest home energy loan program to victims affected by the flood.
On the day of the flood, it was with heavy hearts that we broadcast the devastation that took place at the Lake Superior Zoo. Animals were lost, habitats were destroyed and the Northland knew it would be a long time until normalcy was restored.
People who were affected by the flood of the century can get clean up supplies and other help at the Cloquet Armory from 7am-7pm. The Armory is located at 801 Minnesota 33, Cloquet, MN. Supplies are available through this Thursday, but potentially longer