The Minnesota river is coming dang close to swallowing hwy 101 again this spring. This is nothing new. It's happened many times for decades. I crossed it yesterday to see how high the water is getting. Sure enough,
a little more and hwy 169 will be the new river crossing for a time for many.
For historical reference: (For history buffs like me)
Hwy 101 during the flood of 1993.
Hwy 101 during the flood of 2001It would also seem that the
Holmes street bridge in town is being taken down. It's been there for somewhere around 60+ years.
scolio_hates_lj,
yarrick & myself took pictures there a couple years ago. I think
buran even joined us in doing so while she visited at that time. Save those pictures, folks. It looks like soon they'll be keepsakes of some local history.
Historical reference:
The bridge was built in 1928 The bridge used to be the main west side entrance into Shakopee. Kinda sad to see it go if they really are taking it down. These days it's a pedestrian bridge. But I'm sure by now it's time to bring it down.
In other news, it sounds like we may not be too far from the
personal cloaking device. I disappear!
Speaking of disappearing...
Is it 6:30 yet? I need a beer and to go home and relax. Just another crazy busy week.
Can't think of anything else atm.
All reference images and more are from the
SCHS.