More than 40 people attended a recent Human Rights Commission meeting in Grand Rapids, where the new nonprofit Itasca Pride was introduced in the wake

In Grand Rapids, Itasca Pride is planning its first event, but there is already pushback

"Straight pride" is planning its parade around the same location.
Duluth mayor pledges population growth in the long-stalled city
Local

Duluth mayor pledges population growth in the long-stalled city

April 26
Mayor Roger Reinert said he won't raise taxes next year and will take a tougher stance on panhandling.
Florian Chmielewski, a former state senator and longtime accordion player with the Chmielewski Funtime Band, has died. He was 97.
Local

Florian Chmielewski, former senator and Funtime Band accordion player, dies at 97

April 25
Chmielewski played at his own 97th birthday party at the VFW two months ago.
Mike Waldron hugs a man in a stars and stripes outfit while standing on a stage.
Inspired

Minnesota veteran makes 1,000-mile 'gratitude walk' for program that helps vets

April 26
Daniel Crawford hiked in honor of 23rd Veteran, a Duluth program that turns trauma triggers into positive vibes.
A pair of red women's slippers adorned with sparkles and a tiny bow toward the toe
Variety

An infamous heist put this North Woods town in the global spotlight. Nervous breakdowns and Hollywood deals ensued.

April 25
The reporter who dug up the dirt, the museum head who took the heat and the community forever changed by the ruby slipper theft.
Local

Two stalled Duluth housing projects move ahead

April 24
Together, the projects will add more than 250 apartments to city's inventory.
Park Point Beach in Duluth was named one of Travel and Leisure magazine's best beaches.
Local

Minnesota beach makes Travel and Leisure's top beaches in the country list

April 22
It was cited for its "ocean locale" feel.
Local

Minnesota to close state park on Iron Range, turn it back into a mine

April 19
A reclamation company wants to find usable iron in the waste pilings at Hill Annex Mine State Park in Calumet, Minn.
Outdoors

Wildlife agency: Sturgeon won't go on endangered species list

April 22
In a decision welcomed by Minnesota's fishing community and the DNR, the Fish and Wildlife Service said it won't list lake sturgeon under the Endangered Species Act.

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