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Hail is Not a Huge Concern for the Growing Solar Industry in the Northland

Ken Slama,

DULUTH, Minn. — In recent years, solar panels have increased in popularity as an alternative energy source for homes, businesses and power companies here in the Northland.  However, as we try to capture energy that is produced in nature, the weather itself can cause the greatest setbacks. This past summer, there were reports across the country of solar panels being…

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Grandma’s Miller Hill Restaurant Mops Up After Weekend Flooding

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – The staff at Grandma’s Restaurant up by the Miller Hill Mall spent the day mopping up Monday after flood waters moved inside Sunday. Water surrounds the restaurant along Mall Drive Sunday. Tony Boen, the restaurant’s director of operations, said the staff started getting chairs and other items off the floor Sunday morning when they saw the water…

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Video: Flash Flooding In Duluth Creates Muddy Mess Downtown

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Flash flooding Monday night in parts of Duluth sent piles of sand, dirt and other materials from nearby construction onto East Superior Street. Tuesday morning compared to Tuesday evening at First Avenue E. and Superior Street The National Weather Service said 2 to 6 inches of rain fell fast on parts of Duluth. All that water sent…