On This Date in Minnesota History: November 17

November 17, 1966 - During a gala celebration on this date, “state representative John A. Blatnik threw the switch to light Duluth’s Aerial Lift Bridge for the first time. The City’s Project Duluth Committee, chaired by John Grinden, led the effort to light the bridge.” 

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 Duluth’s Aerial Lift Bridge

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