The iconic Aerial Lift Bridge would never have been constructed if the U.S. Government and Wisconsin had it's way. The story is that under the cover of the night, Duluth residents dug a canal before they could get caught.
Duluth has some extreme weather, and boat captains are well aware of it. Here's some recent images of ships fighting extreme weather on their way into Duluth.
The City Of Duluth is accepting applications for working on the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge. The job perks include probably the best view from any office in Duluth.