Duluth
September 19, 2019
This Fire Department boat participated in the rescue of a woman in Duluth. Credit: Star Tribune file

Injured Mpls. woman saved from precarious spot in windy Duluth bay after losing sailboat

Winds were gusting to 40 to 45 mph for much of her time of uncertain fate, according to the National Weather Service.
Duluth
September 19, 2019

Ever wanted to join Duluth's school board? Now might be your chance

The board will conduct 20-minute interviews to fill the vacant seat.
Duluth
September 19, 2019
Minnesota-Duluth coach Scott Sandelin

NCAA three-peat? Sandelin, Bulldogs embrace opportunity

"You can't get to three without getting two, right?" the coach said during NCHC Media Day on Thursday.
Duluth
September 19, 2019
Former president of the synagogue's board, Rabbi Phillip Sher spoke on behalf of the Adas Israel congregation at the press conference on Sunday.

Homeless man charged in Duluth synagogue fire

Homeless Duluth man not charged with arson but with felony negligence.
Duluth
September 19, 2019
Lori Brown holds a handful of "I voted" stickers that she will organize into supply bins to be delivered to each polling place for the primary electio

Early voting opens Friday in Duluth mayor, council, school races

Will absentee ballot trend hit off-year election?
Duluth
September 19, 2019
In this Wednesday, May 29, 2019, Eric Olson, right, gathers his tools as contractor Robert Radotich uses a backhoe to dig areas so the soil stratifica

Appeals Court puts more PolyMet permits on hold ahead of a review

Environmentalists questioned dam safety, other issues at $1 billion copper-nickel mine.
Duluth
September 18, 2019
Minnesota Duluth coach Scott Sandelin has led his team to the past two NCAA championships but is seeking his first NCHC regular-season title.

Minnesota Duluth picked to win NCHC title

The Bulldogs, who've won the past two national championships, are seeking their first Penrose Cup as league regular-season titlists.
Duluth
September 18, 2019
Workers have built the Wisconsin portion of a proposed Enbridge pipeline that would run across northern Minnesota.

Minn. Supreme Court rejects appeal on new Enbridge pipeline

The ruling restarts the oft-stalled process of gaining approvals to build a replacement for the corroding Line 3.
Duluth
September 17, 2019
A freighter sailed under the Lift Bridge in Duluth in this file photo. Business at the port is up, the Marine Chamber of Commerce said.

Ag, iron-ore shipments lead to a strong month at Port of Duluth-Superior

The Chamber of Marine Commerce said the volume is welcome after worries from spring floods and trade tariffs.
Duluth
September 16, 2019
The Minnesota Nurses Association has set a deadline of 7 a.m. Oct. 3 to reach a deal with St. Luke's management or nurses will begin an unfair labor p

Nurses at St. Luke's in Duluth set date to strike

Strike authorization vote came last week after contract talks broke down.
Duluth
September 16, 2019
Duluth officials don't believe synagogue fire was a hate crime

Duluth officials don't believe synagogue fire was a hate crime

No accelerants found in Duluth synagogue blaze; suspect is ID'd.
Duluth
September 15, 2019
Rachel Wermter Credit: Facebook

Woman drives her car off road northwest of Duluth and dies in crash

Her vehicle was located next to a tree on the opposite side of the direction she was driving.
Duluth
September 14, 2019
Rep. Tina Liebling

While Minnesota's population shifts, center of political gravity moves south

Rochester area getting more diverse and younger; grip on Iron Range is slipping.
Duluth
September 14, 2019
Little remained of Duluth's Adas Israel Congregation after it was gutted by fire early Monday morning.

Suspect is under arrest in fire at historic Duluth synagogue

A 36-year-old Duluth man was booked into the St. Louis County jail on suspicion of felony arson on Friday afternoon.
Duluth
September 13, 2019
Minnesota Pollution Control Commissioner John Linc Stine.

New email deepens mystery over PolyMet water permit

Environmentalists say agency chiefs tried to suppress concerns raised by federal regulators.
Duluth
September 13, 2019

Booming Duluth craft district scores new tenants

Three new businesses are set to open in Lincoln Park before year's end.
Duluth
September 13, 2019
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison speaks after a bill signing ceremony in July.

Minn. nonprofit used nearly $1M to fund for-profit businesses, AG says

After a three-year investigation, Praying Pelican Missions was ordered to overhaul its polices and leadership.
Duluth
September 13, 2019
Canal Park Brewery's Kölsch- Alakef Infusion is one of their newest beers that has a hint of coffee mixed in. With the brewery right on the shore of

13 taprooms to visit along Minnesota's North Shore

An essential guide to the beers, ciders and spirits Up North.
Duluth
September 13, 2019

St. Luke's nurses in Duluth vote to authorize strike

Negotiations began in May but have reached an impasse.
Duluth
September 12, 2019

Minnesota forestry advocate Wayne Brandt dies

He was remembered as a coalition builder.
Duluth
September 12, 2019

Hawk Ridge in Duluth funnels migrating birds like few other spots

Hawk-watching begins in mid-August and continues into December.
Duluth
September 11, 2019
Packages passed down a conveyor belt before receiving a shipping label at Amazon in Shakopee, Minn. (Anthony Souffle/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS) ORG

St. Louis County Board moves to cut its Amazon spending and buy local

The board passed a resolution Tuesday saying employees should make "every effort" to make purchases locally.
Duluth
September 11, 2019
Timothy R. Majchrzak Credit: Facebook

St. Louis County attorney: Deputy justified fatal shooting of Hermantown man during exchange of gunfire

The County Attorney's Office also found that a second deputy's decision to hit the gunman with his squad car was justified.
Duluth
September 11, 2019
Cause of Duluth synagogue fire unknown; officials check new evidence

Cause of Duluth synagogue fire unknown; officials check new evidence

Investigators are knocking on doors and reviewing surveillance video in search of answers.
Duluth
September 11, 2019
Equipment and rail cars from the mine's LTV Steel processing days.

Two new lawsuits say PolyMet permits violate federal laws

PolyMet near construction phase of copper-nickel site.

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