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Duluth Commuters Notified of Traffic Delays as City Begins Chip-Sealing Operations
The streets of Duluth are getting fresh treatment as chip-sealing operations kick off in several areas of the city. According to a post on the City of Duluth's official Facebook page, the work commenced this week with a schedule that's set to dot the city's thoroughfares with road crews and the scent of tar.
Green Visions: UMD Sustainability Portal
"The UMD Sustainability Portal is designed to be as inclusive as possible around the things that are necessary to actually achieve sustainability," says Julie Etterson, Director of the Institute on the Environment at the University of Minnesota Duluth. The UMD Sustainability Portal highlights the connectivity between environmental health and various other aspects of quality living and a productive society. "We need to be conscious of social justice, people need a good education, healthcare, etc."
With Cobb Cook Park off the table, Hibbing selects new housing site
HIBBING — The Hibbing City Council approved a purchase agreement with the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Hibbing at its Wednesday, July 10, Council meeting. The move was anticipated after positive discussions at the previous Council meeting. The purchase agreement with the HRA is for a 5-acre parcel directly...
Slappin’ Da Bass: The 1st Annual Minnesota Rockabilly Festival
Greaser? Bettie? Got a '51 Cadillac that can beat a '55 Thunderbird?. Break out the pencil skirts and bowling shirts for the 1st Annual Minnesota Rockabilly Festival on August 17th at Hackamore Brewing Company in Chanhassen!. 1st Annual Minnesota Rockabilly Festival on August 17th. Classic cars, great food, and Rock...
Strange Sun Country Flight is Now in Danger of Going Extinct
It was one of the shortest-- and cheapest-- flights out of Minnesota that Sun Country Airlines ever offered. But it might be soon a thing of the past. It was nearly two years ago that Sun Country Airlines, Minnesota's hometown airline, announced that it was adding service from the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport in Eau Claire, Wisconsin (EAU). Those flights ran a whopping 21 minutes, a distance of just 85 miles, and were part of a $6.5 million annual grant meant to improve travel in rural America.
Ingrid Andress Has An Interesting Connection To Minnesota
She's been in the news for her recent version of the National Anthem, but did you know she has a distinct connection to Minnesota?. When it comes to the musical spotlight, Minnesota is most often associated with Prince, right? And, of course, there's Bob Dylan, too. And Lizzo, who called Minnesota home back in 2011 when she was starting her pop career.
Warning: Avoid Swimming In This Toxic Minnesota Lake
Minnesota is the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but right now, only 9,999 are fit to swim in after a warning was just posted about staying out of this toxic lake. The hot, humid summer weather that's been prevalent across the North Star State this July might make you want to take a dip on one of our 10,000 lakes to cool off, right? But local officials in this Minnesota city are urging you to avoid any contact with this lake that's now unsafe.
Minnesota weather: A stunningly comfortable and bright Wednesday
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - It will be beautiful and comfortable for the next couple of days with temperatures in the mid-70s on Wednesday. We’re taking a break from the heat and humidity as temperatures dip slightly below average and dew points stay in the 40s and 50s. It’s a...
Wednesday kicks off stretch of lovely summer weather in Twin Cites
MINNEAPOLIS — Wednesday kicks off a stretch of lovely summer weather in the Twin Cities.Wednesday's forecast high is 76 degrees with low humidity. The area of high pressure that's responsible for the beautiful weather will shift eastwards overnight into Thursday. This will really calm down the wind and bring out the best of summer with highs in the upper 70s with low humidity once again.Why stop there? It looks like a beautiful day on Friday, too, with highs pushing the lower 80s. That high pressure shifts eastwards and then we invite a little more moisture in for the weekend.Expect a weekend in the lower 80s with a few Saturday evening showers across Minnesota, and a chance for a few isolated evening storms on Sunday. Highs then increase to the mid-80s on Monday with another risk for thundershowers.It looks like we then return to the lower 80s around midweek next week. No signs of significant heat, yet.
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