Duluth is hoping for big crowds on July 4th

Duluth Aerial Liftbridge
A ship turns as it passes under the Duluth Aerial Liftbridge on Friday, April 6, 2012.
MPR Photo/Nathaniel Minor

Two weeks after heavy rains flooded Duluth, closed a major state park and caused tens of millions of dollars in damage, locals are hoping for a big boost from the Independence Day holiday.

The 4th of July is one of the biggest holidays for tourism in Duluth. Reporter Dan Kraker tells Morning Edition host Phil Picardi about how the flood has affected tourism in Duluth.

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