Duluth, MN – June 26, 1926 – A fire of undetermined origin caused estimated damages of $150,000 to $200,000 at the Duluth Glass Block store on Second Avenue West and Superior Street around 3 a.m. Firefighters responded to the scene, which originated on the Michigan Street level.
Duluth, MN – June 26, 1956 – Authorities in Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Wisconsin, and Iowa are searching for a 19-year-old murder suspect in connection with the death of 25-year-old William Rowland from Grand Marais. Rowland was discovered beaten in a gravel pit between Minnesota Highway 61 and Lake Superior.
Duluth, MN – June 26, 1976 – A collision involving three semi-trailer trucks blocked traffic on the Blatnik Bridge for approximately 3.5 hours. One gasoline tanker teetered on the bridge’s railing near the Garfield Avenue ramp, but no injuries were reported. Crews were on site to manage the situation.
Duluth, MN – June 26, 2006 – The Duluth School District is currently gathering opinions for its long-range facilities plan, reigniting discussions about whether to keep all three high schools operational.