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Flood waters are receding, leaving behind cleanup that may take months in Northern Minnesota
COOK, Minn. — As flood waters in northern Minnesota recede, the damage left behind is still impacting residents. Theresa Drift is a Cook resident whose basement was flooded during the storms two weeks ago. She still can't move back in. "We just had to get out because we didn't...
Property owners affected by flooding reminded to submit damage reports
The St. Louis County Assessors Department has started touring flood damaged homes and businesses - including nearly 200 in the Cook area this week - and wants to remind all property owners affected by the June 18 storm to complete the county's flood damage reporting form. People can access the...
Side Lake grand marshals take pride in local community
SIDE LAKE—For a little less than 30 years now Mark and Barb Plys have enjoyed the peace and quiet, while also taking an active role in the Side Lake Community. The couple is being honored as grand marshals for the Side Lake Fourth of July Parade, taking place at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 4. “We were rather shocked and amazed at the same time,” Mark Plys said in a phone...
City by City: Hibbing, St. Louis County, Hayward
Hibbing, MN- Hibbing Area Transit wants to hear from riders. Between now and July 10, residents can give their input on when, why, and for what they use the city busses. Results will be shared with MnDOT and their future transit provider: Arrowhead Transit. Insights from this survey will help guide future planning and ensure the transit system meets the evolving needs of the community. Click here to fill out the survey.
'We get to work when it's ugly'
St. Louis County’s Public Works employees have worked a lot of hours in responding to the recent flooding. St. Louis County Public Works employees have so far put in more than 5,000 hours of labor to fix washed out roads, repair culvert failures and address other issues from the torrential rain that recently inundated much of the county, according to the St. Louis County Public Works Department. Public Works employees...
Mediacom Completes Fiber Network in Minnesota Community
Lakewood Township, Duluth, MN – June 27, 2024 – Mediacom Communications announced. completion of a fiber construction project that brings ultra-high-speed internet to underserved. areas of St. Louis County. More than 1,100 homes and businesses in Lakewood Township now. have access to world-class fiber optic broadband services. Construction...
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