NEWS REVIEW 7/22 – Bemidji Now

Software issues still being assessed; Itasca County leak underestimated; Superior wedding party unforgettable

>>Minneapolis Airport is now on day three of flight cancellations and delays

(Minneapolis, MN) — Travelers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport are facing flight cancellations and delays, leaving many stranded without their luggage or accommodations. Delta CEO acknowledged the disruptions and attributed them to a technical problem during a busy travel weekend. Frustrated passengers had to book multiple flights with different airlines to reach their destination. (24/7 News Source)

>>The coal ash wastewater spill is now estimated at more than five million gallons

(Cohasset, Minnesota) — A coal ash wastewater spill reported last week in Itasca County is larger than initially thought, according to government inspectors. Tuesday’s spill at the Boswell Energy Center in Cohasset amounted to about five million gallons, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The MPCA and Minnesota Power initially estimated the spill at approximately 1 million gallons. The state has hired a contractor to conduct independent sampling of the spill’s impact on Blackwater Lake, Blackwater Creek and surrounding natural habitat. (24/7 News Source)

>>No one injured in train derailment in Sherburne County

(Great Lake, Minnesota) — Authorities say no one was injured when a train derailed early Saturday morning in Sherburne County. Fifteen cars carrying consumer goods went off the road at Big Lake around 3:15 a.m. The derailment caused chaos in the train schedule last weekend, as freight trains had to drive around the location. Northstar also had to cancel a train that was taking fans from Big Lake to Minneapolis to watch the Twins game. Crews worked all weekend to clear the site and resume normal operations. (24/7 News Source)

>>Man found dead at Sauk Rapids Splash Pad

(Sauk Rapids, Minnesota) — Police are investigating after a man’s body was found at a water play area in Sauk Rapids over the weekend. Police were called to Lions Park around 7am yesterday. An autopsy has been ordered to determine the man’s identity and cause of death. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is assisting with the investigation. (24/7 news source)

>>Duluth Sightseeing Boat Damaged at Breakwater