February 11, 2013 Sometimes I hear people complain that the snow plows, city, or city workers aren't doing their part to help get you out of your driveway or street. Sometimes it's a matter of co-operation between residents and city workers that makes things go faster.
February 11, 2013 Now that the Northland has made it through another snow event, I thought this might be a good time to pose the question: How much do you pay a snow shoveler?
When the snow arrived midday today, it came in full force. Heavy snowfall and strong wind made things messy, leading to area police departments issuing statements urging people to stay off the roads. Things were so bad, departments were actually pulling some squads off the roads.
As the previously-issued winter storm watch mentioned, a significant snowstorm will be hitting a large portion of Minnesota and Wisconsin through the second half of the weekend and into Monday.
As the weather forecast for this weekend becomes clearer, it is becoming more evident that the Twin Ports and folks along the North and South Shores can expect several inches of snow in what could be our first major snow event of this season.
February 7, 2013 With all the snow falling and people complaining about not being plowed out fast or the streets not looking their best right away, i am reminded of a page I saw on the Duluth website answering questions about snow removal. So, I revisited the questions.
The snow has already started in the greater Duluth / Superior area, and plenty more is expected as a system moves through and leads to lake effect snow tomorrow.
The frigidly cold arctic air the Twin Ports experienced this week is on its way out; and with the transition to warmer temperatures, significant snow is following.
Usually by mid-January we're all sick of snow, but it's magically fun again after seeing it through the eyes of a critter who's never set foot in snow before.
January 3, 2013 Snowplow season is here!
Last winter offered very little snow for Harry Welty to satisfy his annual winter tradition of creating a snow sculpture in his front yard at the intersection of 21st Avenue East and 4th Street in East Duluth. While it hasn't completely stuck around through the entire region, there has been enough snow for him to create his latest creation.
Drivers who travel past the intersection of 4th Street and 21st Avenue East in Duluth during the winter months have grown accustomed to seeing snow sculptures in the yard of Harry Welty, who lives right on the corner of the two intersecting streets. In the 25 years Welty has been carving snow statues in his yard, none have been quite as meaningful as the one currently on display.
