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Last "salty" of winter leaves Duluth's port

Last last ocean-going vessel of winter leaves Duluth’s port
Last last ocean-going vessel of winter leaves Duluth’s port 00:48

DULUTH, Minn. – One sure sign of the season from up north: You know it's cold if you can see the "sea smoke" on Lake Superior.

The last ocean-going vessel – or salty – of the winter arrived Wednesday in the Port of Duluth-Superior.

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But domestic freighters are still on the move despite the frigid temps. The American Spirit pulled in Wednesday afternoon to re-fuel, with a few ship fanatics braving the cold to watch it.

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