Senator Steve Morse speaks in committee, St. Paul, Minnesota. For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: Morse, Steven: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10438
Senator Steve Dille listens to testimony during a committee hearing, St. Paul, Minnesota. For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: Dille, Stephen E.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10146
Senator Dallas Sams speaks in committee, St. Paul, Minnesota. For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: Sams, Dallas C.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10582
Senator Bob Lessard speaks in committee, St. Paul, Minnesota. For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: Lessard, Bob B.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10372
View of the rising sea smoke at sunrise. Sea smoke is a cloud over the sea, which could otherwise be called fog, and is usually formed when very cold air moves over warmer water. We see this phenomena all the time when watching Lake Superior. Photographers capture it with delight. The Blatnik or High Bridge is in the distance behind the Aerial Bridge. It is also known as the Duluth-Superior High Bridge or Blatnik High Bridge or Interstate Bridge. Efforts to secure a toll-free bridge between Duluth and Superior started as early as the 1930s. Other unsuccessful attempts were made in 1940 and 1948. In 1953, approval was given for a new toll bridge, pressure from both cities demanded a toll-free unit. When Congress adopted a new system of interstate and defense highways, the bridge became part of that system and was eligible for 90% federal financing - elevating the need for having it be a toll bridge. In 1956 construction plans were delayed by disagreement over clearance height. It had been set at 100 ft. but, after much debate, increased to 120. Construction started Nov. 28, 1958, on what was the largest single highway project ever undertaken jointly by Minnesota and Wisconsin. About 1.6 million hours were worked by construction employees and 100,000 by engineering and inspection personnel. Three workmen lost their lives in the three years of construction. The bridge was formally dedicated on Saturday, Dec. 2, 1961. Mayor Lawrence Hagen of Superior, E. Clifford Mork, Duluth Mayor. It was formally named to honor John A. Blatnik Sept. 24, 1971. To the right is a hotel called Comfort Suites at 408 Canal Park Drive. Street names were changed. South First Avenue East became Canal Park Drive. Harbor Drive was South Fifth Ave West. The first section, a half-mile, of the Downtown Lakewalk was completed in 1988 from the ship canal to the corner of the lake. By 1994 it extended four miles east.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Sinclair Lewis granddaughter Lesley Lewis, Pat Lewis and St. Cloud State University Archivist Pat Schenk look at Sinclair Lewis material held at University Archives
Mary Jane Bridge, Branch Librarian in Milaca, and Mary Johnson, Assistant Director, hold giant ""plugs"" to celebrate four new services made possible by Telecommunications Access Grants from the state of Minnesota: the electronic database Infotrac, public internet access at the library, East Central Regional Library's own website and toll-free telephone number. Feb. 1997. Founded in 1959, ECRL is the oldest existing regional public library system in Minnesota. Headquartered in Cambridge, it is a consolidated library system with 14 libraries and Outreach Services and serves residents in Aitkin, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties.
Senator William Belanger speaks on the Senate floor while Senator Claire Robling listens, St. Paul, Minnesota. For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: Belanger, William V. Jr.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10038 ; Robling, Claire A.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10566
Senator David Johnson speaks on the Senate floor, St. Paul, Minnesota. For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: Johnson, David H.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10285
Senator Steve Morse speaks on the floor of the Senate, St. Paul, Minnesota. For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: Morse, Steven: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10438
Senator David Ten Eyck speaks during a committee hearing, St. Paul, Minnesota. For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: Ten Eyck, David J.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10658
Senator Kevin Chandler and Senator Gen Olson during a Senate floor session, St. Paul, Minnesota. For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: Chandler, Kevin M.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10095 ; Olson, Gen: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10483
Senator Gene Merriam, Senator Carol Flynn, and Senator Roger Moe enjoy themselves during retirement ceremonies on the last day of session, St. Paul, Minnesota. For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: Flynn, Carol: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10184 ; Merriam, Eugene R.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10425 ; Moe, Roger D.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10434
Senator Don Kramer, Senator Gen Olson, and Senator Pat Pariseau discuss a bill during a Senate floor session, St. Paul, Minnesota. For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: Kramer, Don: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10343 ; Olson, Gen: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10483 ; Pariseau, Patricia: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10504