Duluth and the Northland this week marked the anniversary of last year’s historic flooding with a look at the rebuilding completed since last June – and a look ahead, to the work still unfinished.
+ The Duluth News Tribune ran a weeklong series on the flood recovery.
+ From Minnesota Public Radio: Stunning images of the flood and one year later.
+ Duluth Mayor Don Ness: “A year ago I went to bed with normal mayor problems and woke up in the flood recovery business. I'm proud of our response - more work ahead.”
The Good with the Bad
The late spring and wet weather by the Big Lake wasn't all bad: orchard owners in northwestern Wisconsin say this year’s crop could be the best in years. The Ashland Daily Press has the story.
The Hope for High Water
The Great Lakes’ low levels – and the consequences for shipping and fragile ecosystems – are starting to draw national attention: NBC Nightly News on the dwindling Lakes and the hope for high water.
+ Lake Superior actually rose significantly in May, but remains 7 inches below the long-term average.
+ FinnFest USA continues through the weekend in the Keweenaw. WLUC has been covering the festival since it started on Wednesday.
+ Some summery shots from Paul Sundberg in his latest Photos of the Week.
+ Duluthian Mike Malone, of Swim Creative, was named one of Minnesota’s top young professionals, reports Business North.
+ A historic Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, homestead gets a $4 million revamp, reports Northern Ontario Business.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, June 22: Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth.
Friday, June 21 – Sunday, June 23: Wooden Boat Show & Summer Solstice Festival in Grand Marais.
Friday, June 21 – Sunday, June 23: Bridgefest in Houghton-Hancock, Michigan.
Monday, June 24: Annie Mack and the Havenots at the Calumet Theatre. 7:30 p.m.