Once upon a time in Duluth: One rainstorm, four accounts
July 14, 1921: A welcome rain fell all over the state, but it caused havoc for theater-goers and chimney owners alike.
Written By: Christa Lawler
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(News Tribune archive, Getty Images)
A front page weather story in the July 14, 1921, edition of the News Tribune spoke of a welcome rain — both general showers between St. Paul and Duluth and heavier rain from Duluth to Staples. All over the state: heavy rains, good rains, light rains and just plain old … rain.
A deeper dive into this edition of the newspaper reveals more ominous accounts of the storm — including wet clothes, interrupted phone service, a newsboy awoken from a deep slumber and a temporarily paralyzed hand.