FLOOD 2012

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Esko Mites play first hockey game at facility rebuilt after flood

Exactly six months to the day after flood waters swamped the Esko School District’s sports complex and destroyed the hockey shack, Esko youth hockey players took

December 29, 2012

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There’s still hope for flood survivors

For some in Carlton County, this summer’s flash flood still lingers. Some 10 inches of rain fell in two days, waters rose and washed away roads and bridges, filled basements and hockey shelters, seeped into school buildings and restaurants, and then it went away, leaving millions of dollars in damages behind.

By Jana Peterson , December 28, 2012

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Carlton County continues massive flood relief effort

More than 1,000 homes in Carlton County reported damage after the June floods, which destroyed more than $20 million in assessed value on those homes. While hundreds of those homes have been repaired and back to some sense of normalcy, there are dozens of homes either completely destroyed or uninhabitable without additional major repairs and hundreds more homes awaiting long-term reconstruction.

By Drew Digby , December 28, 2012

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Life gets back to normal one step at a time in Thomson

Life gets back to normal one step at a time in Thomson For many people, the flash floods that washed over the Northland in June only meant a couple days of difficulty getting to work or a damp basement. For others, like Mick and Carole Balow – who were evacuated from their Thomson home the morning of June 20 – it was a boat back home and a couple weeks without running water once they got there.

By John Lundy and Jana Peterson , December 28, 2012

Flood victims have another chance

State officials gave Northlanders impacted by this summer’s flooding an unexpected early Christmas present Friday, when the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency extended the deadline to apply for assistance under the Quick Start Disaster Recovery Program to Jan. 31.

By Jana Peterson , December 21, 2012

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Highway 210/Thomson Bridge project completion celebrated

Highway 210/Thomson Bridge project completion celebrated About 85 people braved a cold, sleety rain to attend a ribbon-cutting event at the Highway 210/Thomson Bridge Saturday, Dec. 15.

December 21, 2012

Highway 210 bridge at Thomson scheduled to reopen in early-December

A six-month-long rehabilitation project is nearing completion on the Highway 210 Bridge at Thomson. The bridge is scheduled to reopen in early December.

November 25, 2012

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Community Foundation secures $500,000 grant for flood recovery

Largest outside donation will address wide array of needs, ramp up early recovery efforts

November 16, 2012

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County farmers eligible for flood disaster assistance

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for flood assistance from agricultural producers in Minnesota counties severely impacted by the record rainfall in June.

October 06, 2012

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Help centers for flood assistance set

Help Centers to help flood survivors apply for assistance are being operated over the next two Saturdays in Cloquet, Moose Lake and Duluth to assist area residents with the details of loan and aid applications.

October 04, 2012

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Help centers for flood assistance open the next two Saturdays

Help Centers to help flood survivors apply for assistance are being operated from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the next two Saturdays (Oct. 6, 13) in Duluth, Cloquet and Moose Lake to assist area residents with the details of loan and aid applications. The most important deadline for flood assistance is October 15, which is the deadline for individuals and families to apply for SBA loans for real and personal property.

October 04, 2012

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Flood grants available for appliances, building materials

Jill Hatfield, executive directior of Volunteer Services of Carlton County, wants people to know there is at least one easy option available to flood victims: apply for up to a $500 grant from the Flood Relief Fund to be used toward appliances or building materials (or for reimbursement for such items, with a receipt).

By Jana Peterson , September 28, 2012

State approves $150,000 addition to Business Flood Recovery Fund

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has approved $150,000 to the Business Flood Recovery Fund, which was established by the Northland Foundation in response to the devastating June floods in northeastern Minnesota.

September 20, 2012

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Jay Cooke may be open for business – sort of – in two months

Jay Cooke may be open for business – sort of – in two months The summer season may have been a wash for Jay Cooke State Park thanks to massive flood damage, but officials are hoping to salvage part of the fall and winter seasons at the popular Carlton County park. If all goes as planned, visitors should be able to drive into Jay Cooke State Park from Carlton by the end of October.

By Jana Peterson , September 07, 2012

Board of Water and Soil Resources to issue $12.5 million in grants to counties affected by June floods

Following passage of the flood relief bill as enacted by the Legislature and the Governor last Friday, the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) will begin issuing up to $12.5 million in grants and cost share funding to affected local governments to assist communities and landowners repair flood damage lands, streams and related infrastructure.

September 01, 2012

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