Disasters

An 8-year-old boy who was sucked into a culvert during record-setting rain in Duluth says his six-block ride through the storm sewer felt like 100 miles.
After deluge, Duluth will turn to federal government for help
Duluth is beginning the arduous task of taking stock of the devastating damage left behind from Wednesday's historic floods, but this much is clear: The city is going to need to helping hand from the federal government to put itself back together again.
Photos: Duluth seals, bear moved to Como Zoo
The harbor seal that made headlines for being photographed after escaping from the Lake Superior Zoo during the torrential rain and flooding that inundated Duluth has a new, temporary home.
Photos: Damage, destruction in wake of record Duluth flood
Up to 10 inches of rain fell in torrents over the city of Duluth on Wednesday, flooding rivers and creeks and overwhelming the city's storm water system. State and local emergency management officials will begin to assess the damage Thursday.