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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. [...]

Spring Flooding a Possibility in the Northland [VIDEO]

David Drew — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:07:15 +0000

The Northland has received record snowfall this Spring. As that snow begins to melt, flooding is something to keep an eye on across the area. KBJR-TV is reporting that with the close to 22 inches of snow on the ground, the National Weather Service says that the snow is equal to about seven inches of [...]

Duluth Road Construction Alert! Along Chester Creek Drive

Cathy Kates — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:30:32 +0000

Clean up and repair continue across the Northland since our devastating flood on June 20. See flood pictures . Trails, bridges and roadways were impassable and/or gone all together. We were already seeking alternative routes to work, child care, to almost everywhere due to our regular season of construction. Now, there are additional roadways that work has started on and you should be aware to save time and frustration.

Camp Noah At Hope Lutheran Church In Moose Lake Helps Area Children Cope With Recent Flooding

Cathy Kates — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 17:55:28 +0000

Children, like adults, need special support to recover from losses following a natural disaster. They may have lost their home, their own personal treasures, a daily routine and friends who may have moved to another community. Lutheran Social Services is here to help. Bring your kids to Hope Lutheran Church in Moose Lake, they will [...]

Duluth's Seaway Hotel To Be Condemned This Month [VIDEO]

David Drew — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 06:32:08 +0000

In just 17 days, the residents of Duluth’s Seaway Hotel will have to pack up and move out. Our partners at The Northlands News Center are reporting that the the building is being condemned. Recent flooding added to the woes of this building. The Certificate of Occupancy was officially revoked for these reasons: -The roof [...]

President Obama Declares Northern Minnesota Disaster Area; Opens Door To Federal Aid [VIDEO]

David Drew — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 16:41:48 +0000

While it was anticipated, it's good to finally get official word that President Obama has declared 13 counties in Minnesota as well as three tribal reservations a federal disaster area. This opens the door to federal aid for Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Goodhue, Kandiyohi, Lake, Meeker, Pine, Rice, Sibley and St. Louis counties as well as the Fond du Lac Tribal Nation, the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and the Grand Portage Tribal Nation.

Disaster Recovery Centers Open Through Monday July 9 [VIDEO]

David Drew — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 05:49:46 +0000

June’s flood waters may have receded, but there is still a tremendous amount of cleanup to be done, with the costs associated with it. Many people have questions and many people are struggling to find aid options. Hopefully those questions will be answered over the next few days. Our partners at The Northland’s News Center [...]

When will Jay Cooke State Park Re-Open? Learn the Answer and See Incredible Photos of the Damage at Jay Cooke [PHOTOS]

Nick Cooper — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 20:47:14 +0000

The summer tradition of visiting Jay Cooke State Park has been disrupted for thousands of families due to extreme damage from the flooding that ravaged the area on June 20.The Minnesota DNR offered a tour of the flood-ravaged Willard Munger State Trail and Jay Cooke State Park today (July 3) to media crews, offering damage estimates and a timeline on when they expect to have the park open for business.

Duluth May Launch New Ad Campaign To Re-Build Image Following Flood. What Should Ads Say?

David Drew — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 05:13:03 +0000

Seeing how tourism is crucial to the economy of Duluth, it would make sense to spend money on a tourism ad campaign since people across the country last saw us as a flooded mess. Our partners at the Northland's News Center are reporting that the City Council will vote Monday night on whether to allow community leaders to allocate up to $75,000 to the city's tourism arm "Visit Duluth" from the tourism tax fund.

Governor Dayton Makes Formal Request For Flood Aid And Announces Special Session

David Drew — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 04:06:27 +0000

After seeing firsthand the flood damage in the Northland, and after FEMA visited our area as well, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton has has sent his recommendation for federal disaster relief to President Obama today.

Our media partners at the Northland's News Center reports that the Governor will be calling a special session of the legislature.

Only Highway 210 In Jay Cooke State Park Remains Inaccessible In Northeastern Minnesota

David Drew — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 04:50:05 +0000

For many, a long road to recovery remains in place following Northland flooding. While it is a daunting task, each day can bring a little progress. We received word from The Minnesota Department Of Transportation that more roads that had been closed are becoming passable once again. According to their press release:

Four highways remain closed in Northeastern Minnesota after last week’s storm that caused massive flooding. Three of the four closed highways have short detours in place.

Highway 2 In Duluth Remains Closed Until Further Notice

Ken Hayes — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 14:25:03 +0000

A main artery just outside of Duluth remains closed until road crews can repair the road after the massive flooding last week. Highway 2 in Duluth from Boundary Avenue to Interstate 35 is closed due to extensive road and utility damage caused by the June 19 storm. It will remain closed until further notice. A [...]

Red Cross Shelter In Scanlon Closes Saturday June 23

David Drew — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 19:13:10 +0000

At noon today, June 23, The American Red Cross closed its Scanlon shelter. In their press release, Judy Hanne Gonzalez, executive director of the Northland Chapter of the American Red Cross, stated that the shelter had no occupants last night. “Rain continues to fall today, but it appears that we’ve turned a corner in our [...]

The Complete Photo Collection of the 2012 Duluth and Superior Flooding – Over 90 Images [GALLERY]

B105 Staff — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 18:02:56 +0000

We've gotten numerous requests to put all of our photos into a complete archive, since we are always listening to your feedback, here you go. We will continue to update this gallery as more photos come in, so please bookmark and come back later to see new images.

Over $100 Million In Damage Estimated From Northland Flooding

David Drew — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 04:37:59 +0000

I have a sneaking suspicion that the most recent $100 million damage estimate will be a lot lower than the final tally. Just today Moose Lake forced evacuations and other areas like Barnum are still uncovering new damage. The bottom line is despite the storms being over, there is still damage being done. The Duluth [...]

PETA Wants Criminal Charges Filed In Death Of Lake Superior Zoo Animals [VIDEO]

David Drew — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 04:15:13 +0000

I am a huge animal lover. My friends even joke about how meticulous I am when someone is watching my dog for me and I present to them my manifesto of rules. I appreciate what PETA stands for, but I also know they sometimes do things just to keep their name in the press. I think this may be one of those occasions.

Massive Road Closures Continue Due To Flooding

David Drew — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 03:52:22 +0000

Although we saw some sunshine today in the Northland, that doesn’t take away from the fact that there are still those suffering from the storms and flooding this week. The evacuations today of areas like Moose Lake attest to that. Our media partners at Northlands News Center are reporting flood related road closures. Here are [...]

Flood Cleanup Tips For Sanitizing Using Bleach

Nick Cooper — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 20:14:12 +0000

Contaminated water is always a major concern when cleaning up after flooding. The Western Lake Superior Sanitary District has acknowledged that sewer systems in the Twin Ports did overflow, making flood waters unsanitary in many cases. The Minnesota Department of Health offers the following tips for using bleach while cleaning up after the flood:

Flooding Causes Zoo Tragedy In Duluth

Chris Allen — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:48:26 +0000

MSNBC reporting on our beloved Lake Superior Zoo. It was a sad day for Duluth and for the LS Zoo, as several animals at the Lake Superior Zoo drowned overnight when torrential rain caused flooding across the city, swamping roads and sending sewage spilling outside overflow tanks. “We have 11 confirmed dead animals, most of [...]

5 Amazing Videos of the Flooding in Duluth

Tony Hart — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:37:25 +0000

The rains and flooding is causing headaches and damage all over the Twin Ports and incrediable video is hitting the web every minute, here are 5 of the more amazing videos we’ve found so far. Be safe during today and during the cleanup. Cascade Park and First Ave. West Miller Creek East Hillside Central Hillside [...]