Why Do We Need Two Bridges Between Duluth + Superior Anyway?Why Do We Need Two Bridges Between Duluth + Superior Anyway?The question has been asked if we actually need two bridges between Duluth and Superior. MNDOT has addressed the question in a fact sheet.Ken HayesKen Hayes
Major Work Planned For Bong Bridge Before Blatnik Bridge ReplacementMajor Work Planned For Bong Bridge Before Blatnik Bridge ReplacementThe Bong Bridge has some major work planned. It's scheduled to be completed before it's the main detour route for the Blatnik Bridge replacement. Ken HayesKen Hayes
Don’t Get Crushed! What Wind Speed Is Needed To Flip A Semi?Don’t Get Crushed! What Wind Speed Is Needed To Flip A Semi?A semi-trailer was blown over on a bridge in Minnesota this week. How much wind does it take to blow one over? When should you be cautious?Ken HayesKen Hayes
Updated Top Wind Gusts Across Northern Minnesota + Wisconsin This WeekUpdated Top Wind Gusts Across Northern Minnesota + Wisconsin This WeekSome places have seen over 60 mph wind gusts! Nick CooperNick Cooper
Happening Now – Treasure Hunt Is On For Wisconsin WWII Hero’s Crashed PlaneHappening Now – Treasure Hunt Is On For Wisconsin WWII Hero’s Crashed PlaneRichard Bong shot down 40 Japanese airplanes with his P-38 Lightning. He named his plane after his wife Marge. An organization is trying to locate the wreckage.Ken HayesKen Hayes
MN-DOT + WIS-DOT Recommendations For Blatnik Bridge Replacement Includes Major ChangesMN-DOT + WIS-DOT Recommendations For Blatnik Bridge Replacement Includes Major ChangesWe now know what the tentative plan is for the new location of the Blatnik Bridge. Some other big changes will be coming in the next few years.Ken HayesKen Hayes
MnDOT Closing I-35 Ramp to Bong Bridge On May 8MnDOT Closing I-35 Ramp to Bong Bridge On May 8A temporary inconvenience is coming for motorists who travel near the Bong Bridge.David DrewDavid Drew
Light Pole Came Crashing Down On The Bong Bridge WednesdayLight Pole Came Crashing Down On The Bong Bridge WednesdayStrong winds from the winter storm knocked over a light pole on the Bong Bridge on Wednesday, causing a disruption to traffic.Ken HayesKen Hayes
Plane Crash Victim In Duluth Was An Engineer At Cirrus AircraftPlane Crash Victim In Duluth Was An Engineer At Cirrus AircraftThe pilot and only person in a small plane that crashed in Duluth last Friday was an engineer at Cirrus.Jeanne RyanJeanne Ryan
Falling Sheet Of Ice Destroys Windshield On Bong Bridge In DuluthFalling Sheet Of Ice Destroys Windshield On Bong Bridge In DuluthA man was trying to get his dog to a much-needed vet appointment during today's storm. He never expected this to happen.Ken HayesKen Hayes
UPDATES: Crashes Temporarily Closed Portions Of Bong, Blatnik Bridges MondayUPDATES: Crashes Temporarily Closed Portions Of Bong, Blatnik Bridges MondayAccidents on both the Blatnik and Bong Bridges during Monday's evening commute temporarily closed lanes of traffic. Nick CooperNick Cooper
Can Of Worms Closures Cause Big Backups On Belknap Street In SuperiorCan Of Worms Closures Cause Big Backups On Belknap Street In SuperiorRecent lane closures have meant most traffic has been routed to Superior over the Bong Bridge. Ken HayesKen Hayes