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Source: lirena via flickr More Road Closures In Duluth; Northbound Ramp Off Blatnik Bridge At I-35 Closes May 21st
Yesterday
Add this to the growing list of road construction projects in the Twin Ports this summer: The northbound ramp off of the Blatnik Bridge to I-35 (the one that goes over Garfield Avenue) will close for maintenance on Monday, May 21st - from 9AM to 3:30PM. However, as northbound traffic on the Blatnik Bridge (from Superior towards Duluth) is already closed for a construction project, impact will be minimal.
Rayman Interviews City Worker Watering Apple Trees [VIDEO]
Yesterday
I'm always on the lookout for people doing unique things. I happened to see this lady spraying something on the ground. Being a curious sort, I asked her if I could talk to her for a quick minute. She's a very nice lady and was kind enough to explain what she was spraying.
(Photo by Bethany Clarke/Getty Images) Man Buried In Coffin Made Out Of The Tree He Fought To Save [Video]
Yesterday
Have you ever believed in something and fought for it. A man from Yarmouth, Maine will be buried in a coffin made from a tree he fought to protect. He used every trick in the book in order to save the tree, and did, to an extent, but both lost their fight.
(Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) 2012 Nation Kidney Foundation Duluth Kidney Walk Saturday [Video]
Yesterday
The annual Duluth Kidney Walk begins at Bayfront Festival Park at 9 a.m. Saturday with check-in. The noncompetitive 3K walk begins at 10 a.m. I will help to host the event and would love to see you there. They would like you to have a team and raise some money, but really, if this is the first you have heard about it, just come.
The event also features music from local bands, food, children’s games with prizes, a health and wellness area, silent auction and complimentary massages.
(Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images) Sunday Solar Eclipse Visible From National Parks
Yesterday
This Sunday there will be a Solar eclipse, and this time most of the National Parks will be able to share in the excitement. Unlike some of years past, it's been a gathering on a hill or great vantage point that people have enjoyed a solar eclipse.
Thirty-three national parks will see the full effect. Many western parks will be offering an array of events for their guests, ranging from placing telescopes out for viewing up to a full-scale astronomy festival, some will feature speakers, or experts to help people understand what they are seeing and enjoy it safely.
Source: Dougtone via flickr Parking Help For Minneapolis Airport
Yesterday
As the summer vacation season starts to heat up, Northlanders heading to the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport should know that there are new ways to get current parking information around the terminals
Justin Sullivan, Getty Images Which States Have the Highest and Lowest Minimum Wage?
With the unemployment rate being what it is, a lot of people these days are being forced to work for minimum wage. But exactly how much you get could depend largely on what state you’re in.
(Photo by Martin H. Simon-Pool/Getty Images) Obama Withdraws Proposed Child Labor Law Changes
Yesterday
A proposal that would have limited the amount of time and ways that children could perform chores at the family farm has been withdrawn; The Obama administration withdrew the proposed changes after a barrage of criticism from farm and family advocates.
Kool Winner of 38 Special Tickets gets Excited and Does the Rayman Howl With Him [AUDIO]
Yesterday
It's always fun for me to give away tickets. Every once in awhile, I'll get a listener that goes a little wild, and has fun with me. Who doesn't love a winner that is really excited to win a prize? I had one yesterday, she won a pair if tickets to "Summer Heat" starring 38 Special
Tim Boyle, Getty Images How Many Times a Day Do Women Look in the Mirror?
A new study confirms that women are checking their reflections in mirrors (or any reflective surface, for that matter) around eight times per day. The more shocking result of the study is that they don’t enjoy doing so.
by melvin schlubman, flickr What Is a Commuter Marriage and Why Is It Growing in Popularity?
There is a growing trend among America’s married couples that appears to be gaining ground as a result of a challenging economy and unsettled job market.
That trend is the commuter marriage. But what is it?
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