Lake Country Power Rebuilding Lines Near BWCA
Crews with Lake Country Power are working to rebuild lines in remote areas near Ely. The challenging terrain and extensive tree removal slowed restoration work for crews in the area.
Mining & Environmental News
Minnesota Power Seeks Proposals for its EnergyForward Strategy
Minnesota Power released the first in a series of Requests for Proposals to further its EnergyForward strategy.
Red Flag Warning Issued 08-11-16
The Duluth Fire Department has issued a Red Flag Warning for Park Point beaches effective immediately and continuing until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
Drop-Off Site Stays Busy Through Second Day
Duluth still working to clean up brush and debris after storms.
Partners Come Together to Support Superior National Forest
A large amount of work has been in progress over the past five days to clear debris and open up access to Superior National Forest areas that were affected by last Thursday's storm that swept across the Arrowhead region.
WLSSD Food Waste and Yard Waste Disposal
Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (WLSSD) urges residents to utilize food waste drop sites for prompt disposal of spoiled contents from refrigerators and freezers during this extended power outage.
Apostle Islands Storm Damage Cause Area Closures
Severe thunderstorms with high winds swept through the Northland in the early hours of Thursday causing widespread storm damage.
Fatal Accident on Highway 63
On July 18, 2016 at around 9:30 A.M, a 911 call was received by the Bayfield County Communications center, from a WisDOT official, who was assessing damage to the washout on Highway 63 just north of Grand View, reporting a vehicle crash.
Communities Begin to Rebuild After Flooding
In the small town of Grand View, Wisconsin, many homes and vehicles were swept away as the storm passed through.
Lake Superior Beach Advisories
As of 9/2/2016, the Minnesota Department of Health has reported advisories for the following beaches. These advisories recommend no water contact due to elevated levels of E. coli bacteria identified from samples collected and tested.
Hundreds Without Power in Island Lake
Tuesday night's storm has left miles of downed power lines and hundreds without power in Island Lake.
Victims in BWCA Storm Death Identified
During last Thursday's devastating storm, two lives were lost in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The survivors of the Texas Boy Scout troop's trip are grieving the loss of a 13-year-old peer and a 39-year-old female volunteer.
Lake Country Power Brings in Specialized Gear
Lake Country Power has already called in additional crews, and now have brought in specialized heavy equipment to replace more than 200 utility poles damaged by Thursday's storms.
Major Power Restoration Continues for Minnesota Power
Minnesota Power has been working day and night to restore power to customers in Duluth and outlying areas, after last week's severe storms.
