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šŸŒ± How a new $466K grant could shape Blatnik Bridge construction input

Duluth, Minnesota Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Duluth! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new $466K grant could shape Blatnik Bridge construction input
  • What St. Louis Countyā€™s new emergency declaration means for wildfire-hit residents
  • Free Superior splash pad becomes a go-to cool-down for Duluth families

Also on today's calendar: William A. Irvin Museum - 2025 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that canā€™t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Not as hot with hazy sun, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 78, low: 58.
  • Friday: A t-storm; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 73 and low of 59 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Duluth receives $465K grant for Blatnik Bridge project (wdio.com) ā€” Duluth has secured nearly $466,000 from MnDOT to boost community engagement around the massive Blatnik Bridge replacement linking Duluth and Superior. Over the next five years, the grant will fund liaisons, workforce outreach, and regular updates so residents, businesses, and commuters can track construction impacts and share input as this key transportation corridor is rebuilt.
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2. St. Louis County declares local state of emergency (duluthnewstribune.com) ā€” From Duluth, St. Louis County commissioners have declared a local emergency as wildfires burn more than 2,100 acres and trigger evacuations along the Fernberg corridor. The move positions the county to seek state and federal reimbursement while shelters open in Babbitt and Gov. Tim Walz warns of extreme, dangerous fire conditions across northeastern Minnesota.
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3. Wade Bowl Park splash pad offers free relief during Northland heat (northernnewsnow.com) ā€” Families from Duluth are heading across the bridge to Superiorā€™s new Wade Bowl Park splash pad for a free way to beat the summer heat. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Labor Day, the push-button splash pad is drawing first-time visitors who say itā€™s fun, accessible, and an easy day trip for Northland kids.
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4. Shannon Miller named coach of Swiss women's national team (duluthnewstribune.com) ā€” Former Minnesota Duluth womenā€™s hockey coach Shannon Miller, who led UMD to five national titles, has been named head coach of the Swiss womenā€™s national team. Her new role extends through 2029 and reconnects her with former Bulldog star Lara Stalder, now Switzerlandā€™s captain, while another WCHA veteran, Brian Idalski, takes over Syracuse womenā€™s hockey.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Had this crazy series of events happen last night.
    We have a gray fox family with two babes who were not happy with our visitor! Turn up your volume. Itā€™s pretty wild! Be sure watch each video to theā€¦ (Nextdoor Gnesen)
  • 95 degrees and I believe this is Mama Migizi, who has been hanging out with her mouth open.
    There is heat shimmer that prevents me being able to get a crisp shot. Bald eagles pant when they get hot! Because birds do not have sweat glands,ā€¦ (Nextdoor Congdon Park)
  • Duluth Trading Company posted a job opening for Retail Associate in Duluth. Apply here.
  • Skechers USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Duluth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Duluth here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter ā€œR.ā€ (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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