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Are the Blatnik and Bong Bridges Open? Here's How You Find Out

Ken Hayes — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:52:59 +0000

Just about every time we have snowy and windy conditions here in the Twin Ports, someone inevitably blurts out, "they are going to close the bridges!" And all of us who work across the bridge (Duluth or Superior side) start to panic we won't make it home. The frustrating part of this whole situation is that 99% of the time, the bridges don't close, but misinformation is spread anyway by rumors. Here's where you can go to find out for yourself.

Find Out What Roads Will be Closed for the 2012 North Shore Inline Marathon [INTERACTIVE MAP]

Nick Cooper — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:25:10 +0000

In preparation for one of the biggest inline marathon events in the country, area officials are cautioning motorists of road closures that may hamper driving Friday evening and Saturday. Get the full rundown on road limitations and see the interactive map. The event, which includes inline skaters, roller skiers, and runners, will close the entire [...]

Driving To Work In Duluth Can Be Dangerous When Wild Animals Decide To Roam Around

Jeanne Ryan — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 19:05:23 +0000

Having lived in Duluth for the last 13 years you think that I would be used to wild animals encroaching my path while I am in the car, but the answer to that would be no. This morning was another first, a red fox ran across the road, stopped and started eating something on the [...]