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One Year Later: The Twin Ports Remembers the Devastating Flooding of June 19 and 20, 2012 [VIDEOS + PHOTO GALLERY]

Nick Cooper — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:45:59 +0000

It’s been one year since a large storm system dropped several inches of rain on the region; leaving homes, businesses, roadways, and entire communities damaged around the Duluth/Superior region. A year later, we take a look back at some of the incredible photos and videos that left us awestruck. Between 6 and 10 inches of [...]

Highway 210 Flood Reconstruction Informational Meeting Happens June 4

Steve Tanko — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:18:13 +0000

The Northland continues it’s clean-up and rebuilding efforts following last summers flood. Along with the Duluth area, one of the hardest-hit areas was just to the south around Jay Cooke State Park. A meeting being held tonight will focus on the efforts to repair the damage to Highway 210 in the Forbay Lake Area. The [...]

Lake Superior Zoo Celebrates The Dedication Of Their New Barnyard Exhibit; Activities Reopen Following Renovation From Flood Damage

Steve Tanko — Thu, 30 May 2013 20:02:22 +0000

The June 2012 flooding caused much devastation in the Twin Ports. One public area that sustained both damage and attention was the Lake Superior Zoo – specifically the barnyard exhibit. Plenty of hard work to restore the popular exhibit followed and now the end result will be on display for everyone to see as the [...]

Highway 210-Thompson Bridge Re-Opens

Steve Tanko — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 23:32:43 +0000

About 85 people braved the cold and the rain on Saturday to celebrate the reopening of the Highway 210/Thompson Bridge. The bridge had been closed for six months while repairs were made to it following the June flooding. In addition to the necessary repairs, a new 110-foot-long bridge was built on the west end of [...]

Knife River's Popular Country Christmas Tour Of Homes On Hold This Year Due To Flood

Steve Tanko — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:36:54 +0000

If you’ve been looking for a date for the annual Knife River tour of homes – you’ll have to look until next year. The 2012 version of A Country Christmas on the North Shore has been put on hold and is taking the year off. Event organizers say that residents of Knife River are still [...]

Highway 210 Bridge At Thompson Scheduled To Reopen In Early December, Following Damage From June Flood

Steve Tanko — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:44:46 +0000

A six-month rehabilitation program is nearly complete and officials with the Minnesota Department of Transportation have announced that the Highway 210 Bridge at Thompson is scheduled to be re-opened in early December. The severe June flood destroyed the approaches to the bridge and also destroyed a 9-foot diameter overflow culvert that is located adjacent to [...]

Northland Non-Profits To Get Help From Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation And The Margaret A Cargill Foundation

Steve Tanko — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:50:32 +0000

Northland non-profits will see additional help in their on-going flood-recovery, following a joint donation from the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation and the Margaret A Cargill Foundation. $500,000 – the largest outside donation to date from the agency – will address a wide-variety of needs these non-profits have. Five months after the June 2012 floods [...]

Don't Forget: This Saturday Is The Tailgate to Recovery Benefit To Help Victims of Flood Damage in Superior

Steve Tanko — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:09:23 +0000

Victims of the June flood will be in the spotlight on Saturday as Tailgate to Recovery happens in the "green space" between WITC and the University of Wisconsin-Superior's Marcovich Wellness Center. A group of Superior Senior High School students have chosen to help their friends and neighbors with their Senior Project; In conjunction with the City of Superior, the Superior-Douglas County Chamber of Commerce, and the United Way - they've organized this benefit for Saturday, October 13th.

Tailgate to Recovery to Benefit Victims of Flood Damage in Superior

Steve Tanko — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:47:51 +0000

A group of Superior Senior High School students have chosen to help their friends and neighbors with their Senior Project; In conjunction with the City of Superior, the Superior-Douglas County Chamber of Commerce, and the United Way - they've organized a benefit fundraiser called "Tailgate to Recovery" - which will be held Saturday, October 13th in the "green space"area between WITC and UWS.

Culvert And Flood Repair To Affect Highway 23 Near Fond Du Lac Starting September 20th

Steve Tanko — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 22:04:06 +0000

Motorists who use Highway 23 just south of the Saint Louis River near Fond Du Lac should expect single lane closures during the next month as workers fix damage from this past summers’ flood. A new culvert will be installed under the highway, with work to run September 20 – October 19th. Along with the [...]

Southern Minnesota County Returns $1.5 Million To State To Be Sent To Duluth For Flood Relief

Steve Tanko — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 05:00:40 +0000

Who says that there aren’t good Samaritans anymore? A southern Minnesota county has voted to return $1.5 million in unused disaster relief dollars back to the state – to be redirected to Duluth for flood relief. Houston County – located in the south-eastern tip of Minnesota – made the vote Tuesday night at their meeting. [...]