Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Monday, April 21, 2014

Mesabi Miner Breaks Free!

After a night stuck in the ice, the 1000ft Mesabi Miner made it into port this morning - with the help of the always ready tugs.

Sunday, April 20, 2014

Mesabi Miner stuck in ice off Duluth Piers

Just as it was about to enter the Duluth Harbor at 18:00 this evening, the 1000ft Mesabi miner became stuck in the ice.  Help will be arriving soon.

Lake Superior Ice Cover

Yesterday's satellite image shows just how much ice remains on Lake Superior  certainly a challenge for the lakers and cutters.

Lake Superior Ice Cover - 4/19/2014