2012 Northland Flood

• Sewer Overflows at WLSSD Sewer System

  Duluth, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) --- Intense prolonged rains have caused sewer overflows in the (WLSSD) sewer system.

• Copper Top Church will serve as overnight shelter

  Duluth, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) -- The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management activated the state emergency operations center at 7:30 a.m. in response to flood conditions in the following counties: Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Lake and St. Louis.

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  Flooding Concerns throughout Douglas County

  Superior, WI (Northland's NewsCenter) - Douglas County Emergency Management officials say the 911 Operations Center is overwhelmed with phone calls. Overhwelemed with 911 calls, flooded basments, flooded streets, cars stalled,

• Residents Should Limit Use of Water During Floods

  Wrenshall, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) --- The city of Wrenshall is asking that residents limit the use of water in their homes due to excessive rainfall exceeding capacity.

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  Superior Mayor: "A Mess I've Never Seen Before"

  Superior, WI (Northland's NewsCenter) - Mayor Bruce Hagen declares a State of Emergency, due to major flooding and road closures, effective immediately in the City of Superior, until further notice.

• Authorities Advise No Travel in Duluth, Other Road Closures

  Duluth, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) - Duluth Police are advising emergency-only travel across the city.

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  Handbell Musicians Donate to Northland Chapter of the American Red Cross

  DULUTH, MN (Northland's NewsCenter)---The Handbell Musicians of America are doing their part to help victims of the flood.

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  Duluth May See New Ads To Help Re-build Image Following Floods

  DULUTH, MN (Northland's NewsCenter)---Duluth may soon see new advertisements aimed to help re-build the Northland's image following the floods.

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  Senator Al Franken Tours Northland Flood Damaged Communities

  DULUTH, MN (Northland's NewsCenter)---To help in the ongoing recovery efforts,US Senator Al Franken is in the Northland Saturday touring the flood-damaged communities.

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  American Red Cross Transitions From Initial Disaster Response Mode

  DULUTH, MN (Northland's NewsCenter)---The American Red Cross is now in transition from initial disaster response mode to meeting the remaining emergency needs of those affected by the floods.

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