Duluth
November 23, 2019

Man slips under ice near Cloquet despite rescue efforts

Officers heard his calls for help but were unable to get to him in time.
Duluth
November 23, 2019

Duluth's Christmas City of the North Parade

Duluth's Christmas City of the North Parade has been a holiday tradition for six decades and features marching bands, dancing, colorful floats, and, of course, Santa.
Duluth
November 22, 2019
A woman walked by Allison's Hallmark store in the Duluth Skywalk on Monday November 18, 2019. ]
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Duluth skywalk losing longstanding staple as Allison's Hallmark store is closing

The card and gift shop is as old as the Holiday Center.
Duluth
November 22, 2019

Suspected fentanyl seized in Duluth is enough to kill 26,000

It's believed to be the largest bust of the potent drug in Minnesota this year.
Duluth
November 22, 2019
Tom Mesojedec travels from Tower, MN to help set up the lights at Bentleyville each year. He has been one of the people that has helped with the setup

Behind Bentleyville: Duluth's big draw comes to light

A tight-knit group of volunteers puts on the show for hundreds of thousands.
Duluth
November 22, 2019
Tom Mesojedec travels from Tower, MN to help set up the lights at Bentleyville each year. He has been one of the people that has helped with the setup

Duluth's Christmas City of the North Parade takes over downtown Friday

Now in its 61st year, the parade this year is dedicated to KBJR's longtime receptionist, who died last year.
Duluth
November 22, 2019
UMD women's hockey head coach Maura Crowell drew up some plays for her team to practice on Tuesday October 29, 2019. ]
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UMD women's hockey coach fights to make her mark in shadow of predecessor

Maura Crowell's office is a shrine to her team's glorious past, with wall-sized photos and the words "NCAA National Champions" painted above her desk.
Duluth
November 22, 2019
Duluth-Superior area forecast for Nov. 22

Duluth-Superior area forecast for Nov. 22

Duluth-Superior area forecast for Nov. 22
Duluth
November 21, 2019
Twan Nguyen checks for chlorine from samples at the Orange County Water District on Oct. 9, 2019 in Orange County, Calif. Officials will release new w

Minnesota expands hunt for PFAS chemical contamination in water

Water tests for "forever chemicals" target Dakota, Olmsted, Stearns and St. Louis counties.
Duluth
November 21, 2019
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Beloved Lake Superior Zoo tiger dies after battle with liver disease

Lana, a 15-year-old Amur tiger, was a friendly feline and zoo favorite for many.
Duluth
November 21, 2019
Prescriptions of opioids at dosages above new state's guidelines have been cut in half as well.

Local governments must decide whether to remain in massive opioid lawsuit

Local governments are weighing how to get the most from the drug companies they blame for causing the epidemic.
Duluth
November 21, 2019
Duluth-Superior area forecast for Nov. 21

Duluth-Superior area forecast for Nov. 21

Duluth-Superior area forecast for Nov. 21
Duluth
November 20, 2019
Duluth-Superior area forecast for Nov. 20

Duluth-Superior area forecast for Nov. 20

Duluth-Superior area forecast for Nov. 20
Duluth
November 20, 2019
FILE - Scrolls from the Adas Israel Congregation synagogue that were burnt by the fire hang out the back of the destroyed building in September. ORG X

Remains of artifacts charred in Duluth synagogue fire burn again in garage

What remains of the twice-burned texts will still receive a proper burial.
Duluth
November 19, 2019
The intersection of Lake Avenue and Superior Street will be closed from April until July during the final year of reconstruction of Duluth's main down

Downtown Duluth roadwork saves busiest year for last

Lake Avenue bridge work will coincide with final stretch of Superior Street reconstruction.
Duluth
November 19, 2019

Vandal defaces Duluth billboard supporting abortion rights within a day of it going up

Police are investigating the incident and seeking surveillance footage.
Duluth
November 19, 2019
Duluth-Superior area forecast for Nov. 19

Duluth-Superior area forecast for Nov. 19

Duluth-Superior area forecast for Nov. 19
Duluth
November 18, 2019
Cannabis is seen growing in Leafline Labs headquarters in Cottage Grove in April. Leafline is one of two licensed manufacturers in Minnesota.

Hermantown clears a path for medical cannabis facilities

Minnesota wants eight more distribution centers around the state.
Duluth
November 18, 2019
Duluth-Superior area forecast for Nov. 18

Duluth-Superior area forecast for Nov. 18

Duluth-Superior area forecast for Nov. 18
Duluth
November 16, 2019
Erosion on the coastline of Park Point in Duluth, MN as seen from an airplane on October 30, 2019.]
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Duluth's Park Point may be gradually crumbling away

The future is important to the more than 300 residential structures, hotels and other businesses that call it home, as well as the bustling shipping industry
Duluth
November 16, 2019
Brian Hurd has been homeless and living in a van for the past five years. Here, Hurd posed inside a tiny house under construction at Kandiyohi County

Duluth giving away land to spark affordable housing projects

New single-family homes in Duluth are typically $300,000 and up.
Duluth
November 15, 2019

Duluth synagogue fire starter chooses prison over treatment

Matthew Amiot asks to execute his sentence after fleeing treatment.
Duluth
November 15, 2019
In this June 8, 2017, file photo, fresh nuts, bolts and fittings are ready to be added to the east leg of the pipeline near St. Ignace, Mich., as Enbr

Minnesota attorney general supports Michigan suit to shut down Enbridge pipeline

State law, not federal, controls the routing of pipelines, the filing says.
Duluth
November 15, 2019
Duluth-Superior area forecast for Nov. 15

Duluth-Superior area forecast for Nov. 15

Duluth-Superior area forecast for Nov. 15
Duluth
November 15, 2019
A skier jumped off a snow bank at Mont Du Lac ski resort on opening day on Thursday.

The bright side to all the cold weather lately: An early start to ski season

In northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin, resorts and ski areas say chilly temperatures mean prime snow-making.

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