GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Duluth storm brings massive waves, flooding and power outages
In Duluth Monday, the infamous gales of November came early and fiercely. Wind gusts of 60 miles an hour stirred up the lake and knocked out power to 9,000 homes and businesses. Parts of touristy Canal Park were closed to traffic because of street flooding, as was access, temporarily, to the Park Point neighborhood beyond Duluth’s historic lift bridge. City officials suggested staying away, but many residents were down by the water anyway enjoying the power of the storms. At an evening press conference, Duluth Mayor Emily Larson raised the issue of climate change in relation to the storms. She commented that the subject of climate change was for a different press conference but did say that Duluth was seeing more and stronger storms.
Another metro pool has closed after suspected contact with the waterborne parasite Cryptosporidium. Shoreview Community Center posted the notice of the closing on their website Monday, saying that someone infected with Cryptosporidium may have come in contact with their pool. As a precaution, the pool is closing for cleaning and super chlorination. Shoreview says they'll post more information as it becomes available, and that those enrolled in swim lessons will be contacted. It's unknown how long the pool will be closed. Earlier this month, Foss Swim Schools had a similar issue with Cryptosporidium in their pools, causing a two week closure.
A 9-year-old girl in Prior Lake made an unusual discovery this week, a 27-inch alligator. The Dwarf Caiman was dead when she found it near her grandparent’s pier, and officials believe the Minnesota cold killed it. The DNR is searching for the gator’s original owner.
