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U.S. Merchant Marine veterans, current seafarers and maritime industry stakeholders will be gathering today, May 22, to celebrate National Maritime Day in the Port of Duluth-Superior. Attendees will gather at noon in the Horizon Room of the DECC Harbor Side Convention Center.
4 weeks ago The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) Wednesday announced that eight Great Lakes Seaway System ports are receiving the prestigious Robert J. Lewis Pacesetter Award for registering increases in international cargo tonnage shipped through their ports during the 2012 navigation season compared to the previous year.
The National Weather Service reported wind gusts well over 40 miles per hour earlier today, and the sensor on top of the Blatnik Bridge reportedly clocked wind gusts around 60 miles per hour as this late-season winter storm tracked into the Twin Ports.
Hundreds of people gathered in Canal Park on Saturday, February 16 with the purpose of jumping into the largest freshwater lake in the world to support Special Olympics of Minnesota.
Hurricane Sandy, now downgraded to a "Post-Tropical Cyclone", continues to wreak havoc along the eastern coast of the United States and Canada after making landfall yesterday afternoon. The sheer size of the storm has residents wondering, "How is Sandy effecting Duluth and Superior?" Find out how Sandy is impacting the Twin Ports.
August 19, 2012 I have always been afraid of Lake Superior in the aspect that the weather can change so quickly. My heart goes out to this family and their friends. It appears they did exactly what I, or anyone would have done. They got off the lake and onto land at the end of Minnesota Point, near the Wisconsin entry, for safety. Only to be struck by lightning, all seven affected to some degree.
The waterspout that captured the attention of the Twin Ports on Thursday, August 9 proved to be a historic event for both Duluth and Superior.
July 20, 2012 Sometimes I hate the fact that I am so busy I don't take the time to learn and understand all there is to offer, even when it's something I can't see. I look at Lake Superior several times a day. I appreciate the beauty, most of the time I curse the cold, forceful wind, and on hot days, I am happy to have the Lake too cool off in while heating up on the beach while getting a tan. But, there's a lot going on UNDER the water that is out of sight, out of mind.
July 18, 2012 It may not be illegal to swim in Lake Superior when the winds are strong and the waves are raging, but it certainly is putting your life at risk. I remember growing up and hearing my parents telling me to respect Lake Superior as it is so dangerous. We've already had one young person perish in the lake this year, now we almost had a second.
June 8, 2012 Yay! It's so funny that the official start of summer varies for so many people. Some, its the first time they can wear flip flops. Some, like me, think it's Grandma's Marathon week-end. Still others say, it's the official open to Park Point, and that happens TODAY!
May 9, 2012 We've all been at professional sports events, cheering on our team while having a beer or two. I will admit that when the Timberwolves first came to Minnesota, I attended a game at the Metrodome (Target Center was not ready) and may have acted inappropriately. Because the Timberwolves were new to the league, mascots from other teams would come to Minneapolis to perform with our mascot Crunch and welcome the team.
April 17, 2012 Today my co-host Cathy Kates was asking me when the smelt run happens. Not because she likes smelt, but it's a local hobby people do this time of year. We're already hearing of smelt fry's at local churches starting, so is the smelt run in full swing. Luckily, I've found a great online resource.
