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Disasters

Officials expect flood damages estimates go up

Officials expect flood damages estimates go up

St. Louis County Public Works estimates damage caused to roads by flooding this week will cost between $20-25 million, although that number is expected to increase as more extensive damage is discovered.
by Jon Collins

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Video: Flooding in Duluth

Scenes of flooding in Duluth, Minn.

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Senators, Rep. Cravaack tour flood zone, pledge to find aid

Senators, Rep. Cravaack tour flood zone, pledge to find aid

Minnesota's two senators and 8th District Congressman Chip Cravaack toured damaged sections of Duluth and other northeastern Minnesota communities today, as the region continues to deal with the aftermath of historic flooding.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Most Duluthians lack flood insurance coverage

Most Duluthians lack flood insurance coverage

Inside homes and businesses, people are still drying out waterlogged basements and assessing the damage from records floods -- much of which is not covered by insurance.
by Dan Kraker

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Feds probe Ford Explorer power steering problems

Feds probe Ford Explorer power steering problems

Federal safety regulators are investigating complaints that the power steering can fail on 2011 Ford Explorer SUVs.

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Contaminated food warnings issued; Coast Guard rescues Thomson residents

Contaminated food warnings issued; Coast Guard rescues Thomson residents

Fruits and vegetables planted in flood-damaged areas of northeast Minnesota could be contaminated and should not be eaten, the Minnesota Agriculture Department is warning.

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Map: Flood Path

Map of current and projected flooding
by William Lager

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Minn. man dies during regatta on Wis. lake

A Minnesota man has died after he was thrown from his sailboat during a regatta on a Wisconsin lake.

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Photos: Moose Lake residents fight rising flood waters

Photos: Moose Lake residents fight rising flood waters

Outlying communities southwest of Duluth, including Moose Lake, spent much of the day doing whatever they could do to fend of rapidly rising water.

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