lakewalk

Duluth Mayor Emily Larson met the press Monday morning on the Duluth Lakewalk to address not only the extensive damages caused to the shoreline in October, but also the additional damages done by April's storm.

Here's a true sign springtime is here, and summer isn't too far off!

Reports are indicating that the damage caused by an October 27th storm in the Duluth area is estimated to be over $3 million.

Last Friday's snowstorm packed strong wind and powerful waves that did damage to many places along the Lake Superior shoreline in Duluth and along a number of other places around the head of the lake. While curiosity might have you interested in surveying the damage for yourself, it isn't a wise idea.

The first snowstorm of the 2017-2018 season packed a punch; breaking a snowfall record in Duluth, causing damage to portions of Duluth's shoreline, and leading to several car accidents including a couple fatal ones.

We all now that many of the roads in the Twin Ports are glare Ice, now a dusting of snow, but sidewalks and the Lakewalk are just as bad.

This amazing photo explains why the the beach and Lakewalk in Canal Park were covered in rock, snow, ice and debris.  Locals will recognize this as the lighthouse on the pier by the Aerial Lift Bridge.  My friend and photographer, Marcie Crain took the photo at the height of the first storm of the season showing an angry Lake Superior.  In my first video it showed the Lakewalk buried under rocks a

People living in Duluth are encouraged to apply to serve on a citizens’ Lakewalk Task Force, which the Duluth City Council approved during Monday’s council meeting. The task force will review and make recommendations following some issues in the East side of town.

You are invited to the 2nd Annual Peace Run. This fun Run/Walk will help to raise money for the "Just For The Fun Of It Dance", a special community dance held twice a year for adults with disabilities and mental illness, and raise awareness about mental illness.

With the warmer temps, people are flocking to the lakewalk and beaches in the area to take a stroll. Caution from the city of Duluth, with melting snow there are some danger areas.

We all know the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald. If you don't, you can listen to Gordon Lightfoot, as he recounts the full story in his classic song. What about the wreck of the Mataafa? Get to the Lakewalk in Duluth to learn more with some new kiosks.

Every year it's a tradition that people gather and help plant, weed, and whatever the area needs in the Rose Garden at Leif Erickson Park. This year might be a different story because of the late snowfall. One of the perks of helping, free advice for those that have a green thumb.