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Paul Bunyan Communications reports network is operational, undamaged

BEMIDJI - Paul Bunyan Communications reported today that it's network is functional and operational. Brian Bissonette said in an email that some reports that all communication systems down was incorrect...

news Tue, Jul 03, 2012 - 12:45pm

Tips to keep food safe during power outages

ST. PAUL -- With no electricity in thousands of homes after recent storms, keeping food safe is a challenge for many families. Debbie Botzek-Linn, University of Minnesota Extension food safety...

news Tue, Jul 03, 2012 - 11:41am

A tree in Bemidji was split and charred after being struck by lightning Monday night. Photo courtesy Ben Stowe

Storm cleanup expected to take at least a week

BEMIDJI - Cleanup from Monday evening's storm is expected to take at least a week. Diamond Point and Library parks are closed to the public at this time as the...

news Tue, Jul 03, 2012 - 11:22am

Man dies during storm in Itasca County

A line of severe storms Monday evening claimed one life, has left thousands of people without electricity, and has the Grand Rapids Police Department recommending only limited travel in the...

news Tue, Jul 03, 2012 - 10:59am

Many Otter Tail customers remain without power Tuesday morning

Between 3,100 and 3,200 customers of Otter Tail Power remain without electricity this morning after a storm packing winds in excess of 80 mph hit Bemidji and surrounding areas Monday...

news / local Tue, Jul 03, 2012 - 9:05am

Power is still out in parts of the Bemidji area after Monday night's storm. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer.

Emergency travel only in Bemidji area Tuesday morning

The Beltrami County Sheriff's Department released this special weather statement Tuesday morning: Severe thunderstorms rolled across Southern Beltrami County on the evening of July 2nd 2012, leaving widespread wind damage...

news / local Tue, Jul 03, 2012 - 7:31am

A shelter at Diamond Point Park was damaged by a fallen tree during Monday night's storm. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

Massive thunderstorm rips through Bemidji

A fast-moving thunderstorm tore through Bemidji shortly before 7 p.m. Monday, leaving a wide swath of debris, downed trees and much of the city without power. The storm produced 80...

news / local Mon, Jul 02, 2012 - 11:15pm

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for north central Beltrami County

BEMIDJI - A severe thunderstorm warning north of here has been issued this afternoon. The National Weather Service in Grand Forks issued the warning for north central Beltrami County and...

news Mon, Jul 02, 2012 - 3:25pm

No flood insurance? There may be other options for victims of last week's storm in Duluth

DLUTUH - It is one of the most devastating images from the flood: The side of an entire street has fallen into an embankment, with what appears to be part...

news Mon, Jun 25, 2012 - 8:26am

Clay-laden waters from the Duluth-Superior Harbor Basin pour out past the Aerial Lift Bridge through the ship canal and into Lake Superior Thursday afternoon. Bob King | Forum Communications

Donations requested to help agency provide long-term recovery

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

news / region Fri, Jun 22, 2012 - 12:00am

The flood-swollen St. Louis River surges past the damaged swinging bridge at Jay Cooke State Park near Duluth, Minn., Thursday. Gov. Mark Dayton, who toured flood-ravaged areas on Thursday, said he was committed to providing state resources, and would work to speed the process of getting appropriate federal aid. Duluth's mayor, Don Ness, estimated that there was $50 million to $80 million in damage caused to the city's public infrastructure alone. Bob King | Forum Communications

'Terrible devastation': Governor views Duluth damage as estimates top $100 million

With all Northland residents apparently safe from immediate danger, state, federal and local officials began assessing damage Thursday from this week's torrential rains and flash flood and already are putting...

news / region Fri, Jun 22, 2012 - 12:00am

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

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

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