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Some pipes in the Minneapolis sewer system are reaching nearly a century old. Now, the city is doing something about it and Minneapolis homeowners are rather excited about the improvement on the city’s aging infrastructure. This summer, the city is lining around seven miles of sewer pipes. This is a project that is designed to… Read more »

From June 20-21, the state of Minnesota experienced a heavy rain and this heavy rain ran through the Osakis area. The water runoff infiltrated the city’s sewer system, so now the city is awaiting test results regarding the impact of that water runoff as it flowed into Lake Osakis. It is not yet known how… Read more »

Baby wipes are extremely convenient, which is why they are used for more than just baby bottoms. People use them for everything. And they flush them. They flush them because they may not know that they are not flushable, but there are some that say “flushable” on their packaging. The problem in some small communities… Read more »

Although they may seem minor, fixing the pipe leaks in Foley could save taxpayers a lot of money. The city has a major issue of clean water entering the sewer, which means the pond system that is used for the treatment of wastewater doesn’t work as well as it could. The city is now taking… Read more »

While this is something that has been stressed before, it is something that cannot be stressed enough and that is garbage chute safety. There has been news from around the country about incidents that have occurred with trash chutes. In one case on June 20, an 8 year old boy was taken to the hospital… Read more »

Downspouts are becoming even more functional by being the sources of fresh-looking rain gardens. Because it is hard to tell when it is going to be rainy or sunny in Minnesota, or when there is drought or flood, it is important to make plans for the many gardens throughout. One of the best ways to… Read more »

Flooding happens and it can be brutal. The Duluth area is definitely not strangers to this and Northland residents have reported floodwaters gushing up through their floor drains, which is something that is not at all unusual. A year ago, there was a flood that made Northland residents nod their heads in frustration. There were… Read more »

Spring cleaning doesn’t just apply to your closets and the inside of your home. As the temperatures are changing to warm spring breezes, it is time to think about the yard. Taking care of your yard not only benefits you, but it also benefits the neighborhood. So first start with your downspouts by making sure… Read more »

Your gutters connect to your downspouts and your downspouts direct the water where you need it to go so your foundation remains free from water damage and so you do not end up with standing water in your yard. You can also design your drainage system to ensure it does not take excessive debris to… Read more »

It is very important to emphasize garbage chute safety in Minnesota and beyond, as garbage chutes can be quite the plunge for someone who falls into one. It is also possible to become stuck or face another difficult predicament. Unfortunately a 16-year-old boy died in Chicago when he fell through a garbage chute back in… Read more »