In Island Lake, community members are working to repair what the storm has damaged. Power poles were knocked down, houses were moved from their foundation and trees all around were knocked over.
Minnesota Power is working to restore power after the worst storm to affect its electrical system in the Duluth area in 15 years.
Duluth, Minn. — Minnesota Power is conducting aerial assessments of its infrastructure following heavy storm damage across its service territory Thursday morning. Once the assessment is complete, more informationabout estimated restoration schedules will be known. As of Thursday morning, about 36,000 customers are estimated to be without power, including customers in Duluth, Cloquet, and the Brainerd Lakes area.Among the hardest-hit areas is the city of Duluth where an estimated one-third of the city’s 65,000 customer are without power. An estimated 100 power poles were broken by trees brought down by the storm and will need to be replaced. The affected area is a 10-mile swath from Island Lake to Lake Superior in the easternpart of Duluth.Restoration efforts will focus first on the transmission system before outages to the distribution system, which feeds residential and business customers, are addressed. Removing trees and downed power lines from public roadways will be the first priority in coordination with St. Louis County and the City of Duluth.All line crews have been called in to assist along with 15 tree removal crews.
Governor Mark Dayton declared July as Veterans Hiring Month. The Minnesota Workforce Center in Duluth hosted a job fair to help connect these veterans with potential employers.
A vehicular homicide charge has been dropped against a Superior woman who is accused of striking and killing her friend while driving under the influence.
Roadside produce vendors satisfy a big demand from those wanting farm fresh fruits and veggies, but might not want to go all the way to the supermarket.
Supporters of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness delivered a message in Duluth today, with over 65,000 copies attached.
The National Science Foundation has awarded $1.2 million to The College of St. Scholastica to increase the number of new math and science teachers committed to teaching in high-need districts in Minnesota. The five-year project will focus on rural and urban high-need communities in the Duluth, St. Cloud, and St. Paul areas.
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced today that the immediate availability of $4.15 million in Emergency Relief funds from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to help repair roads and bridges damaged by heavy rains and subsequent flash flooding in northern Wisconsin.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will begin a few routine inspections, which may cause drivers to experience some travel delays.
In light of this week’s National Weather Service (NWS) excessive heat watch and increase temperatures across most of the state, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin encourages people to take steps to stay safe by staying cool.
If you’re planning to head down to the Great Minnesota Get-Together this coming August, you can expect some new sights and experiences.
A friendly train is chugging into the Northland.
More than 16,000 Minnesota youth will benefit from the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School grants that support pedestrian and bicycle safety education in schools.
Landlords and tenants in Duluth had the chance to learn the rules and explore services available to them on Tuesday at the Coppertop Church.
A Cass Lake man has died following a crash.
Many mining supporters and opponents voiced their opinions on the renewal of Twin Metals mineral lease renewals.
In this week’s Great Outdoors we head out on an adventure with a group that’s aiming to teach kids to appreciate outdoor fun.
A church-based group called The Brick worked alongside the Red Cross Tuesday to provide relief to flood victims.
Several inches of rain and grounds saturated with water have had an impact on Lake Superior.
Representatives from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development taught the session.
The Civilian Review Board, Police and Fire Departments were all in attendance.
Police presence is heightened on day two of the Republican National Convention.
The following is from a press release from Governor Walker’s office and his efforts to aid recovery in the northern parts of Wisconsin that experienced severe flood damage:
The following information comes from a release from the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office following the week long efforts thus far to repair severe damages from the July 11th flooding.
An officer with the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department was and killed Tuesday afternoon shot while responding to a 911 call that at least three people were shooting from a vehicle.
Phase one for the new Gary New Duluth Recreation Center is starting up, and officials involved with the project are looking to fundraise for future expenses.
Organizers and Ramsay ended their discussion with an agreement to host a cookout, which took place at a city park, Sunday night.
In February 2015, a Lincoln Park Middle School student, Tristian Seehus, took his own life after peers relentlessly bullied him.Â
In the early Tuesday morning hours, Hermantown Officers were requested to assist the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Department in locating a vehicle leaving the area of Munger Shaw Road traveling south on Hwy 53 towards Pike Lake.
On July 18, Itasca County Attorney, John J. Muhar reports a complain was filed in Itasca County District Court charging Joeseph Greniger, 20, of Grand Rapids, with one Count of felony First Degree Witness Tampering.
A former Duluth East hockey player is hospitalized after a serious accident on Island Lake.
Assessors have been out inspecting the flood damage in Carlton County and have visited 25 homes so far.
Many concerned citizens filled the Duluth City Council Chambers over earned sick and safe time. The council approved the creation of a task force that would gather information on the issue.
Responders recovery efforts after woman drives through barricades on Highway 63 in Grand View
Norman’s One Stop is a family-run business that sells just about everything in Orr. Many stop here first, before a great day on the lake.
MNDOT was denied for a FASTLANE grant for the Can of Worms or Twin Ports intersection. Work needs to be done because the roadway is near the end of its lifespan.
Late Summer in to Fall is Wild Ricing Season, but after the flood, tribal members of the bad river band are concerned if there will be a season this year.
Dianna Bressette had been helping with traffic control the morning after the storm, when she was alerted that her home might be in danger.
David Smithson, 27, of Duluth pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular homicide, Monday for driving under the influence of a controlled substance when his vehicle struck and killed Brian Respler on December 19.
Police officers in both Minneapolis and St. Paul are taking precautions as officer involved shootings are on the rise.
A bold plan from Cliffs to take over bankrupt Essar Steel project to create hundreds of new mining jobs on the Iron Range.
The Duluth Woman’s Club is reaching a milestone this week.
Bayfront Park in Duluth will be full of craft beer this weekend as the All Pints North Brew Fest gets underway.
A Mountain Iron man is dead after jumping off a cliff and drowning.
The Louisiana governor called the shooting of Baton Rouge deputies and officers “an absolutely unspeakable heinous attack” Sunday, as the city mourned the deaths of three officers and prayed for the recovery of one “fighting for his life.”
The future appears uncertain for an underground mine lab in northeastern Minnesota after its signature experiment recorded its final data in late June.
Former Minnesota Gov. Wendell Anderson, a Democrat who was seen as embodying his state when he posed for an iconic Time magazine cover only to lose public confidence by arranging his own appointment to the U.S. Senate, has died. He was 83.
The Agate Days in Moose Lake is the region’s largest gem and mineral show, and includes not just Agates but also displays of fossils, minerals and jewelry.
The Hermantown Summerfest is wrapping up Saturday.
