TODAY'S BEST MIX » flooding http://mix108.com Sat, 25 May 2013 02:57:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Having Working Plumbing In Your House Is Not Over-Rated http://mix108.com/having-working-plumbing-in-your-house-is-not-over-rated/ http://mix108.com/having-working-plumbing-in-your-house-is-not-over-rated/#comments Mon, 14 Jan 2013 18:09:27 +0000 Jeanne Ryan http://mix108.com/?p=128354 Boy what a great weekend as I went down to our laundry room yesterday and I was surprised by an inch of sewer water covering our laundry room ! Yuck and Yikes!

]]> http://mix108.com/having-working-plumbing-in-your-house-is-not-over-rated/feed/ 0 (Photo by Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images) Help Is Needed to Save an Important Part of the Barnum Community [VIDEO] http://mix108.com/help-is-needed-to-save-an-important-part-of-the-barnum-community-video/ http://mix108.com/help-is-needed-to-save-an-important-part-of-the-barnum-community-video/#comments Tue, 17 Jul 2012 21:30:50 +0000 Laura Peterson http://mix108.com/?p=78209 The aftermath, devastation, and impact of a natural disaster on a community never receives the same attention it does while in the eye of the storm.  There are occasional updates, sure.  But the communities affected face with the aftermath of the destruction daily.  While on June 20th, 2012, the flood hit many parts of Duluth, Superior and surrounding areas, Barnum (my hometown,) was hit pretty hard as well.

]]> http://mix108.com/help-is-needed-to-save-an-important-part-of-the-barnum-community-video/feed/ 0 Photo by Amber Paulson Northland Television Broadcasters Announce Flood Relief Telethon http://mix108.com/northland-television-broadcasters-announce-flood-relief-telethon/ http://mix108.com/northland-television-broadcasters-announce-flood-relief-telethon/#comments Mon, 09 Jul 2012 18:08:49 +0000 Laura Peterson http://mix108.com/?p=76188 Our media partners at The Northland’s NewsCenter (KBJR, KRII, KDLH), in cooperation with WDIO/WIRT, Fox 21 News, and WDSE will broadcast a special flood relief telethon.

The live telethon broadcast will take place Thursday, July 12 from 5 p

]]> http://mix108.com/northland-television-broadcasters-announce-flood-relief-telethon/feed/ 0 Townsquare Media Duluth See Photos of the Damage to Jay Cooke State Park and Learn When the Park will Re-Open [GALLERY] http://mix108.com/see-photos-of-the-damage-to-jay-cooke-state-park-and-learn-when-the-park-will-re-open-gallery/ http://mix108.com/see-photos-of-the-damage-to-jay-cooke-state-park-and-learn-when-the-park-will-re-open-gallery/#comments Tue, 03 Jul 2012 20:35:36 +0000 Nick Cooper http://mix108.com/?p=75067 The Minnesota DNR offered a tour of the flood-ravaged Willard Munger State Trail and Jay Cooke State Park today (July 3) to media crews, offering damage estimates and a timeline on when they expect to have the park open for business.

]]> http://mix108.com/see-photos-of-the-damage-to-jay-cooke-state-park-and-learn-when-the-park-will-re-open-gallery/feed/ 0 Nick Cooper - Townsquare Media Local Long Term Flood Relief Fund Announced http://mix108.com/local-long-term-flood-relief-fund-announced/ http://mix108.com/local-long-term-flood-relief-fund-announced/#comments Mon, 02 Jul 2012 19:40:53 +0000 Laura Peterson http://mix108.com/?p=74752 In a City of Duluth announcement, A website has been created for the United Way's Flood Relief Fund to help with long term needs of the region's residents to recover from the flood.  Fund will help fill gaps in need after government and insurance has been exhausted.

]]> http://mix108.com/local-long-term-flood-relief-fund-announced/feed/ 0 Facebook Twin Ports Bridge Festival Extended for Flood Relief Benefit Featuring Trampled By Turtles http://mix108.com/twin-ports-bridge-festival-extended-for-flood-relief-benefit/ http://mix108.com/twin-ports-bridge-festival-extended-for-flood-relief-benefit/#comments Fri, 29 Jun 2012 19:41:50 +0000 Laura Peterson http://mix108.com/?p=74114 A national act and local favorite, Trampled By Turtles, has agreed to headline a second day of the Twin Ports Bridge Festival at Bayfront Festival Park on July 8, allowing the entire weekend to become a fundraiser for community members around the Twin Ports who have been affected by the flood.

]]> http://mix108.com/twin-ports-bridge-festival-extended-for-flood-relief-benefit/feed/ 0 Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images Donations Needed For Moose Lake, Barnum Residents http://mix108.com/donations-needed-for-moose-lake-barnum-residents/ http://mix108.com/donations-needed-for-moose-lake-barnum-residents/#comments Wed, 27 Jun 2012 22:00:24 +0000 Laura Peterson http://mix108.com/?p=73615 If you've seen the devastation Barnum and Moose Lake have suffered from during the flood last week here are a couple ways you can help.  Some of the most needed items are gift cards for food and gas

]]> http://mix108.com/donations-needed-for-moose-lake-barnum-residents/feed/ 0 Google Maps WLSSD to Offer Curbside Pick-Up for Flood Damaged Homeowners http://mix108.com/wlssd-to-offer-curbside-pick-up-for-flood-damaged-homeowners/ http://mix108.com/wlssd-to-offer-curbside-pick-up-for-flood-damaged-homeowners/#comments Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:39:52 +0000 Jeanne Ryan http://mix108.com/?p=73534 In what is being hailed as the Flood of The Century, Duluth and Surrounding areas are continuing to clean up the mess form 1 week ago. WLSSD is offering a service that is sure to be a relief to many homeowners.

]]> http://mix108.com/wlssd-to-offer-curbside-pick-up-for-flood-damaged-homeowners/feed/ 0 Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images Twin Cities Radio Station Organizes Car Wash for Northland Flood Relief [PHOTOS] http://mix108.com/twin-cities-radio-station-organizes-car-wash-for-northland-flood-relief-photos/ http://mix108.com/twin-cities-radio-station-organizes-car-wash-for-northland-flood-relief-photos/#comments Wed, 27 Jun 2012 05:01:23 +0000 Tony Hart http://mix108.com/?p=73427 Help is pouring in from all over the country to help our community deal with the devastating flooding of the last week. One such example of this generosity and thoughtfulness comes from the "Dave Ryan in the Morning Show" on Twin Cities radio station KDWB.

]]> http://mix108.com/twin-cities-radio-station-organizes-car-wash-for-northland-flood-relief-photos/feed/ 0 KDWB.com Northlanders Capture and Share the 2012 Flood With Instagram [GALLERY] http://mix108.com/northlanders-capture-and-share-the-2012-flood-with-instagram-gallery/ http://mix108.com/northlanders-capture-and-share-the-2012-flood-with-instagram-gallery/#comments Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:58:39 +0000 Tony Hart http://mix108.com/?p=73315 During the rain and ensuing flood waters last week social networks like Facebook and Twitter were exploding with updates and so was the newest player on the block, photo filtering and sharing app/network Instagram. Here are some of the best photos that we could find on Instagram, the pictures are still a mix of amazing and heartbreaking.

]]> http://mix108.com/northlanders-capture-and-share-the-2012-flood-with-instagram-gallery/feed/ 0 Instagram Incredible Panoramic View of Washed Away Railroad Tracks in Superior After Flood http://mix108.com/incredible-panoramic-view-of-washed-away-railroad-tracks-in-superior-after-flood/ http://mix108.com/incredible-panoramic-view-of-washed-away-railroad-tracks-in-superior-after-flood/#comments Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:29:14 +0000 Tony Hart http://mix108.com/?p=73084 I've been so busy, cleaning, working, sleeping, cleaning, cleaning, cleaning and cleaning that I forgot to share this jaw dropping view of the railroad tracks on N 21st St., near the YMCA in Superior washed out.

]]> http://mix108.com/incredible-panoramic-view-of-washed-away-railroad-tracks-in-superior-after-flood/feed/ 0 Photosynth Interstate 35 to Close Temporarily South of Duluth Tomorrow http://mix108.com/interstate-35-to-close-temporarily-south-of-duluth-tomorrow/ http://mix108.com/interstate-35-to-close-temporarily-south-of-duluth-tomorrow/#comments Mon, 25 Jun 2012 16:53:44 +0000 Tony Hart http://mix108.com/?p=72988 Due to damage from the flooding, I-35 will be closed tomorrow morning for emergency patching of the southbound lanes starting at the on-ramp at Highway 61 to Scanlon.

]]> http://mix108.com/interstate-35-to-close-temporarily-south-of-duluth-tomorrow/feed/ 0 Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images The Complete Photo Collection of the 2012 Duluth and Superior Flooding – Over 90 Images [GALLERY] http://mix108.com/the-complete-photo-collection-of-the-2012-duluth-superior-flooding-over-75-images-gallery/ http://mix108.com/the-complete-photo-collection-of-the-2012-duluth-superior-flooding-over-75-images-gallery/#comments Fri, 22 Jun 2012 19:10:04 +0000 Mix 108 Staff http://mix108.com/?p=72026 We've gotten numerous requests to put all of our photos into a complete archive, since we are always listening to your feedback, here you go. We will continue to update this gallery as more photos come in, so please bookmark and come back later to see new images.

]]> http://mix108.com/the-complete-photo-collection-of-the-2012-duluth-superior-flooding-over-75-images-gallery/feed/ 0 Tony Hart Northland Flood 2012: How You Can Help http://mix108.com/northland-flood-2012-how-you-can-help/ http://mix108.com/northland-flood-2012-how-you-can-help/#comments Fri, 22 Jun 2012 18:26:16 +0000 Laura Peterson http://mix108.com/?p=72450 It's a dire situation that many Northlanders have often thought, "that could never happen here."  I know I've seen complete devastation on the the news and said that.  We're not on a flood plain.  We expect to hear about Grand Forks and Fargo getting hit, but we never think it can happen to us.  Until it does.

]]> http://mix108.com/northland-flood-2012-how-you-can-help/feed/ 0 Tips for Using Bleach While Cleaning Up After the Flood http://mix108.com/tips-for-using-bleach-while-cleaning-up-after-the-flood/ http://mix108.com/tips-for-using-bleach-while-cleaning-up-after-the-flood/#comments Thu, 21 Jun 2012 20:12:29 +0000 Nick Cooper http://mix108.com/?p=72207 Contaminated water is always a major concern when cleaning up after flooding. The Western Lake Superior Sanitary District has acknowledged that sewer systems in the Twin Ports did overflow, making flood waters unsanitary in many cases. The Minnesota Department of Health offers the following tips for using bleach while cleaning up after the flood:

]]> http://mix108.com/tips-for-using-bleach-while-cleaning-up-after-the-flood/feed/ 0 Ken Hayes - Townsquare Media Moose Lake Declares State Of Emergency and the Latest Flood Update http://mix108.com/moose-lake-declares-state-of-emergency-and-the-latest-flood-update/ http://mix108.com/moose-lake-declares-state-of-emergency-and-the-latest-flood-update/#comments Thu, 21 Jun 2012 17:34:33 +0000 Laura Peterson http://mix108.com/?p=72153

Moose Lake declares state of emergency

The city of Moose Lake has declared a state of emergency following the closing of a bridge on Highway 73. A fishing pier has broken loose on Moosehead Lake and authorities were concerned

]]> http://mix108.com/moose-lake-declares-state-of-emergency-and-the-latest-flood-update/feed/ 0 Townsquare Media Duluth Officials Tell the Public to Stay Out of and Away from Flood Waters http://mix108.com/officials-tell-the-public-to-stay-out-of-and-away-from-flood-waters/ http://mix108.com/officials-tell-the-public-to-stay-out-of-and-away-from-flood-waters/#comments Thu, 21 Jun 2012 17:30:59 +0000 Nick Cooper http://mix108.com/?p=72199 While the rain has stopped and much of the flood waters have receded, there is still plenty of danger associated with the remaining water. Officials and emergency crews offer the following recommendations to avoid remaining flood danger:

]]> http://mix108.com/officials-tell-the-public-to-stay-out-of-and-away-from-flood-waters/feed/ 0 Nick Cooper- Townsquare Media Exclusive Panoramic View of the Flooding at Superior High School http://mix108.com/exclusive-panoramic-view-of-the-flooding-at-superior-high-school/ http://mix108.com/exclusive-panoramic-view-of-the-flooding-at-superior-high-school/#comments Thu, 21 Jun 2012 05:53:14 +0000 Tony Hart http://mix108.com/?p=72044 The area around Superior High School and the school itself sustained damage so severe that inches of standing water remained hours after the rain had stopped. The full extent of the damage done to the school is not clear yet.

Check out our exclusive interactive panoramic view of the flooding

]]> http://mix108.com/exclusive-panoramic-view-of-the-flooding-at-superior-high-school/feed/ 0 Photosynth Unbelievable Pictures of Duluth / Superior Flood Damage [GALLERY] http://mix108.com/flood-damage-gallery/ http://mix108.com/flood-damage-gallery/#comments Wed, 20 Jun 2012 18:44:20 +0000 Laura Peterson http://mix108.com/?p=71865 I'll update this as I get new photos.  My thoughts are with all those affected by the flooding.  Please be careful out there!  Keep your kids inside.  Stay off the roads if you can.  Nothing you have to do today is more important than your safety

]]> http://mix108.com/flood-damage-gallery/feed/ 0 Photo By Emily B. State Of Emergency Declared in Duluth, Superior, Hermantown [UPDATED] http://mix108.com/state-of-emergency-declared-in-duluth-superior-hermantown/ http://mix108.com/state-of-emergency-declared-in-duluth-superior-hermantown/#comments Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:59:43 +0000 Laura Peterson http://mix108.com/?p=71820 Duluth UPDATE:

For Immediate Release June 20, 2012

Update from Officials on Flooding in Duluth

– The City of Duluth and its local partners are working to monitor and coordinate efforts. Mayor Don Ness

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