FLOOD 2012

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Some Northland homeowners struggle months after flood

Picture a balloon being blown up, getting bigger and bigger. Eventually it explodes. That’s how Dan Williams of Lutheran Social Service describes the burgeoning financial crisis for a growing number of victims of last June’s flood in the Northland.

By Candace Renalls , March 22, 2013

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Free carbon monoxide detectors offered to flood survivors

The "Flood Homes With Hope” program is offering free carbon monoxide detectors to residents whose homes suffered damage in last summer’s flash floods because so many residents continue to have trouble with furnaces and boilers.

February 07, 2013

Flood survivors can still apply for financial help

The deadline to apply for assistance under the Quick Start Disaster Recovery Program is Jan. 31. Carlton County residents are encouraged to contact the Flood Homes With Hope campaign and disaster case managers by calling 218-499-9480.

By Jana Peterson , January 28, 2013

Flood survivors can still apply for financial help

Time is running out for homeowners and businesses affected by last summer’s flooding to seek financial assistance. The deadline to apply for assistance under the Quick Start Disaster Recovery Program is Jan. 31.

By Jana Peterson , January 19, 2013

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Flood update: Moose Lake schools look for help to rebuild

Flood update: Moose Lake schools look for help to rebuild Sen. Tony Lourey says Moose Lake was hit with a “triple whammy” of issues: aging facilities, extremely low tax base and a natural disaster. School officials are asking voters and the legislature to help the district build new on higher ground.

By Jana Peterson , January 18, 2013

Faces of the Flood: After being airlifted from flood waters, Johnsons seek to reclaim their home

Faces of the Flood: After being airlifted from flood waters, Johnsons seek to reclaim their home After being airlifted away from high flood waters, the Johnsons are now hard at work bringing their home and photography studio back to life.

By Jolynne Denman , January 05, 2013

Faces of the Flood: Quick action after flood saves Barnum home

Faces of the Flood: Quick action after flood saves Barnum home Quick action after flood saves Barnum home

By Jolynne Denman , January 04, 2013

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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