Duluth
August 6, 2019

Twin Cities man crashes ATV into tree at Moose Lake cabin and dies

The victim was riding up and down the drive outside the family cabin, authorities said.
Duluth
August 5, 2019
The site of the PolyMet copper-nickel mine in Hoyt Lakes, Minn.

In win for PolyMet, court upholds Minnesota's nonferrous mining rules

Duluth
July 31, 2019
An aerial view shows flooding triggered by a dam collapse near Brumadinho, Brazil, Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. Brazilian mining company Vale SA said it did

PolyMet critics say firm relied on engineer connected to mine dam failure in Brazil

It's cited in the argument in the Minnesota Court of Appeals, which is deciding a challenge to mining permits granted to PolyMet by Minnesota regulators.
Duluth
July 30, 2019
Marshall Helmberger, editor and publisher of the Timberjay Newspaper serving Ely, Tower and Orr.

Ex-Tower mayor, city clerk charged with criminal misconduct over feud with newspaper owner

The charges stem from an effort to remove a muckraking journalist from a public commission.
Duluth
July 28, 2019

Man showing 'odd behavior' is pulled from water near Duluth docks and dies

Authorities estimated his age at 45 years old, but have yet to confirm his identity. They also have yet to offer specifics about the man's behavior.
Duluth
July 27, 2019
Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness is a leading group in the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters.

Girl Scouts safe after adventure in dark and stormy BWCA

Lightning strike near Chicago-area teens' tents led to alarm, then adventure.
Duluth
July 27, 2019

Suspect arrested in shooting in Virginia, Minn.

Police in Eveleth, Minn., have arrested a 30-year-old.
Duluth
July 27, 2019

Girl Scouts hurt by lightning evacuated from BWCA in overnight rescue

The group of nine people made it out about 4 a.m. today, with all "awake, alert and able to move without assistance" after the lightning strike, the St. Louis County Rescue Squad said.
Duluth
July 26, 2019
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35 Minnesotans sickened by contaminated fresh basil

The cases have been linked to basil imported from Mexico at restaurants in Rochester, Hermantown and Duluth, according to the Minnesota Health Department.
Duluth
July 25, 2019
Cameron Schaefer of Mound records the fastest known time for completing the 310-mile Superior Hiking Trail.

Speed record set for completing 310-mile Superior Hiking Trail

A former Minnesotan who has thru-hiked some of the gems of the U.S. trail system moved back to the Midwest and promptly established a speed record covering the Superior Hiking Trail
Duluth
July 25, 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

DFL lawmakers call for all state permits on PolyMet mine to be suspended

PolyMet, the state's first hard rock mine, is fully permitted and moving toward construction.
Duluth
July 25, 2019
FILE - In this April 14, 2011 file picture the Glencore headquarters in Baar, Switzerland is photographed.

Minnesota Attorney General Ellison asked to step in on Glencore's purchase of PolyMet

The letter to Ellison is the latest call for greater oversight of PolyMet, copper-nickel mining.
Duluth
July 23, 2019
Duluth Flame was the first official gay bar in the city.

Duluth's oldest gay bar is being sold

The owner of twin gay bars Duluth Flame and Superior Flame is selling his Minnesota club.
Duluth
July 19, 2019
Ride with the Blue Angels offers front-row seat to precision flying

Ride with the Blue Angels offers front-row seat to precision flying

Reporter gets an up-close look at what will be on display this weekend at Duluth Airshow.
Duluth
July 19, 2019
Drillers for Twin Metals at a site near the Kiwishiwi River pull a core sample from the drill pipe.

Twin Metals says it will store waste differently at Minnesota mine

The company said its proposed copper-nickel mine near Ely will have safeguards to prevent pollution feared by environmentalists.
Duluth
July 18, 2019

Woman injured in fall at Gooseberry Falls dies

Rebecca Nara's family wrote that she had been rock climbing at Gooseberry and suffered a severe brain injury in the fall.
Duluth
July 18, 2019
The captain of this ship navigated his way to a jet skier bobbing about and lost on Lake Superior. Credit: Photo by Marc Dease provided by Rand Logist

After 22-mile trip to Isle Royale, Jet Skier says he's 'embarrassed' for needing rescue

The freighter captain said the 42-year-old was lucky to survive his ordeal.
Duluth
July 18, 2019
A loon on Lake Harriet.

Minnesota DNR calls for loon watch after uptick in suspicious deaths

West Nile virus has been confirmed in two dead loons, and is suspected in others.
Duluth
July 17, 2019
The USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul is launched into the Menominee River from Fincanteiri Marinette Marine in Marinette Wis., on Saturday, June 15, 2019. (

Naval combat ship USS Minneapolis-St. Paul to be commissioned in Duluth

The USS Minneapolis-St. Paul will officially start its military duties in 12 to 16 months.
Duluth
July 17, 2019
The PolyMet tailings ponds could be seen over a small berm.

Leaked memo raises new questions about water permit for PolyMet mine

The memo could play a role in three inquiries now examining how federal and state regulators handled the critical permit for PolyMet Mining Inc. and its proposed Minnesota copper mine.
Duluth
July 16, 2019
042718.N.DNT.REFINERYFIREc10 -- The Husky Energy refinery burns as seen in this aerial photo Thursday afternoon. Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com

Duluth asks EPA to review hydrogen fluoride use after refinery explosion

Oil refinery explosion raised fears of hydrogen fluoride hazards.
Duluth
July 15, 2019
Gooseberry Falls.

Woman tumbles 30 feet from lower falls at Gooseberry Falls State Park

Duluth
July 15, 2019
This is where Amaya Nelson was sitting when the car hit a moose on a dark Minnesota highway.

Father: 'It is a miracle' that teen driver survived collision with bull moose

Her father said she "was able to escape the car without assistance, climb the embankment and call 911, all after a major impact with multiple skull fractures and nearly every bone in her face broken."
Duluth
July 14, 2019
The van became lodged in the trees, “partially suspended ... above the ground,” the Duluth police chief said. Credit: Duluth Police Depa

Duluth cop on way to work rescues 2-year-old girl trapped alone in van that rolled down hill

The van became lodged in the trees, "partially suspended ... above the ground," the Duluth police chief said.

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