spring

What season is above the rest when it comes to the Duluth area?

A lot of people were griping today in the office about the 27 degree temperature drop yesterday here in the Twin Ports.  Someone asked, "How can this happen in summer?" Another quickly corrected him that summer doesn't start technically until June 20th this year.   T…

Winter months bring freezing temperatures that can sometimes cause issues with utility pipes.  Stand pipes for water and gas lines could be thrust upward do to frost and the harsh winter.  If you notice a standpipe out of place, you should call Superior Water, Light, & Power to get…

Now that weather is starting to warm up and spring is here, a lot of people start cleaning their home and getting rid of things. A couple of things should be added to the list when you are spring cleaning. Test and change your batteries on your carbon monoxide detector and your fire alarms,  al…

Once again we are approaching the spring clean up time of year.   The City of Superior has released it's spring cleanup schedule, with the first pick up days beginning for certain neighborhoods on May 1st.

With warmer weather coming closer and closer, what is the first thing you want to do when the weather turns better for good?

Even though it was a pretty chilly morning, we knew it was spring because we saw the first ship leave Duluth, the Roger Blough.  This photographer captured it on video so we can celebrate the important open to the shipping season!

Today was a legitimately nice day in the Northland.  Temperatures hit the 70s and it felt just nice.  The sun was out, I was driving back from an appointment in Carlton, when I nearly was taken off the road by a car that cut into my lane on I 35.  I shrugged it off, kept my cool and kept going.   Ju…

We've experienced something at our house that we've never experienced before.  Agressive Robins.  They stand out on the window sill and peck at the glass trying to get in.  I've never experienced anything like it.

Spring is here and I couldn't be more thrilled.  It's FINALLY starting to warm up, and the temps could be in the 60s this weekend.   So it will be wonderful to get outdoors, do some grilling, and enjoy the fresh air.   But, there's also a problem that comes wi…

I really got a beef with the weather now.  Just a few days ago I blogged about spring fever and a few things I couldn't wait to do.  The next day mother nature answered my blog with 2 inches of fresh snow and an extended forecast where we won't break 40 degrees.  So not only…

Each year that goes by, spring becomes a bigger and bigger deal for me.  We got teased with some 60 degree days earlier in March, and now I'm ready for Spring!  Here's a few things a lot of us can't wait to do!