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Kenny Markiewicz, 8, shows some of the bruises he suffered Wednesday when he was swept through six blocks of storm sewer in Duluth near Proctor. Watching is his mother Amber Markiewicz. Steve Kuchera | Forum Communications

'I took a breath and I prayed' -- Mother, boy recount plunge down Duluth culvert

DULUTH -- It all happened in less than 30 minutes. Kenny Markiewicz, 8, and his 10-year-old cousin, Emily Mullikin, were given permission to go outside about noon Wednesday in Bayview...

news Sat, Jun 23, 2012 - 12:00am

Donations requested to help agency provide long-term recovery to Duluth area flood victims

MINNEAPOLIS - Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota said today that it is working with the ELCA Northeastern Minnesota Synod Office and the national office of Lutheran Disaster Response to respond...

news Thu, Jun 21, 2012 - 1:40pm

Duluth awakes to flood damage, community aims to regroup

DULUTH - The Miller Hill Mall will remain closed today. Mall officials had hoped to reopen at noon, but Minnesota Power told mall officials that power would not be restored...

news Thu, Jun 21, 2012 - 9:59am

Flooding ravages Duluth area homes, roads

DULUTH - Floodwaters engorged by a 24-hour deluge of up to 10 inches crumbled roads and damaged homes and businesses in Duluth, Superior and surrounding areas on Wednesday and caused...

news Thu, Jun 21, 2012 - 9:57am

Grand Forks ready to help flood-ravaged Duluth

GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- City officials in Grand Forks say they are willing and ready to provide assistance to their counterparts in the flood-ravaged Minnesota city of Duluth. Mayor Mike...

news Thu, Jun 21, 2012 - 9:53am

Water shoots like a geyser from a storm sewer at 3rd Avenue East and 3rd Street Wednesday morning in Duluth's downtown. Bob King | Forum Communications

Those planning to travel to Duluth area urged to stay away

DULUTH - Those planning travel to Duluth and the North Shore areas in the coming days and weekend should check before traveling. A state of emergency has been declared in...

news / region Thu, Jun 21, 2012 - 12:00am

A car fell into a huge sinkhole on Skyline Parkway at 9th Avenue East in Duluth early Wednesday morning. Bob King | Forum Communications

Flood sweeps through Duluth (now with videos)

DULUTH - Floodwaters gorged by a 24-hour deluge of up to 10 inches crumbled roads and damaged homes and businesses in Duluth, Superior and surrounding areas on Wednesday and caused...

news / region Thu, Jun 21, 2012 - 12:00am

In this photo provided by Ellie Burcar, a seal that escaped from the Lake Superior Zoo lies on Grand Avenue in Duluth, Minn. around 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 20, 2012. Some animals escaped from their pens at the zoo as floods fed by a steady torrential downpour struck northeastern Minnesota, inundating the city of Duluth, officials said Wednesday. (AP Photo/Ellie Burcar)

Duluth animals swept away in flood being sent to Como Zoo

DULUTH - The animals never had a chance. The floodwaters at the Lake Superior Zoo rose several feet Wednesday morning, completely engulfing three bird habitats and washing away all of...

news Wed, Jun 20, 2012 - 6:41pm

Boy, 8, survives flood after being swept 6 blocks through Proctor culvert

DULUTH - Emergency crews rescued an 8-year-old boy this afternoon who was swept five to six blocks through into a culvert in Proctor. He had some cuts but was otherwise...

news Wed, Jun 20, 2012 - 1:53pm

Those planning to travel to Duluth area urged to stay away

DULUTH - Those planning travel to Duluth and the North Shore areas in the coming days and weekend should check before traveling. A state of emergency has been declared in...

news Wed, Jun 20, 2012 - 1:44pm

Former House 4B candidate Meg Bye dies after cancer fight

PEQUOT LAKES - Former legislative candidate Meg Bye, who also served as a Duluth city councilor and human rights advocate, died Wednesday after a battle with cancer. She was 69...

news Thu, May 31, 2012 - 3:44pm

Report: More NE Minn. children living out of home

DULUTH -- A new report shows northeastern Minnesota has a higher percentage of abused or neglected children and those living out of their homes than the rest of the state...

news Thu, May 31, 2012 - 8:42am

Lawmaker seeks smoking ban for Minn. foster homes

DULUTH -- Smoking would be banned in all foster homes in Minnesota if the state Legislature passes a proposed bill. St. Louis, Lake and Beltrami counties are among those that...

news Thu, Apr 12, 2012 - 10:40am

Duluth officials plan 10 tall ships at 2013 event

DULUTH -- Duluth tourism officials are hoping to make next year's tall-ships festival at least as large as the one that brought nine ships to town two years ago. Visit...

news Tue, Apr 10, 2012 - 9:24am

Health officials link illness to water park

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) -- Minnesota health officials have linked a parasitic disease to a Duluth water park. Department of Health epidemiologist Trisha Robinson says several cases of cryptosporidium have been...

news Wed, Mar 28, 2012 - 9:06am

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