winter driving safety tips

What is Black Ice?  What Do You Do When You Encounter Black Ice?
What is Black Ice? What Do You Do When You Encounter Black Ice?
What is Black Ice? What Do You Do When You Encounter Black Ice?
We hear of black ice, but you don't SEE it.  That's because it's defined as "invisible".  It forms when air temperature is warmer than the temperature of the pavement. This creates a thin layer of transparent ice on the roadway.   Because of this, drivers are completely unaware of it's presence.  Here's tips on what to do, when you encounter black ice, from the MN Department of Transport
Winter Driving Could Cost Duluth Almost $100,000 This Year
Winter Driving Could Cost Duluth Almost $100,000 This Year
Winter Driving Could Cost Duluth Almost $100,000 This Year
According to Jena Pike with our news partners, the Northland's News Center, the City of Duluth will be ponying up more cash to keep us safe while we're battling winter driving.  While I appreciate the concern, I hate that we have to put out such a phenomenal amount of money!