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Trump, Biden stage dueling campaign stops today in northern Minnesota
Joe Biden looks to reassert Democratic competitiveness beyond the Twin Cities and suburbs, while President Donald Trump is aiming to shore up his backing from 2016.
Duluth
Unarmed man recounts being behind closed apartment door when shot by Duluth cop
Officers were called there in response to a reported domestic disturbance.
Duluth
Biden heads to Duluth on Friday as Trump visits Bemidji
President Donald Trump will also be in the state Friday, in Bemidji.
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At long last, Boundary Waters named 'dark sky sanctuary'
Enthusiasts hope the title makes northern Minnesota a destination for stargazers.
Duluth
Vehicle crash north of Duluth kills college assistant soccer coach
The wreck occurred about 9:25 a.m. Sunday in the 5400 block of Jean Duluth Road, the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office said.
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Essentia's new Duluth hospital opening pushed back a year to 2023
A year into construction, project size, budget have grown by $100 million.
Duluth
SUV driver crashes north of Duluth and dies
Alcohol is believed to have played a role, the Sheriff's Office said.
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Carlton County's former top prosecutor for more than a decade disbarred for misconduct
Thomas Pertler failed to disclose police officer misconduct.
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Tourism downturn hits Duluth hotels, restaurants hard
Duluth's tourism industry is way down this year, as visitors are opting for day trips and avoiding coronavirus trouble spots like hotels, indoor restaurants and enclosed attractions.
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Ely resort owners charged with illegal gathering and sale of prized bait fish
Three members of the LaTourell family have been charged with illegally harvesting ciscoes and profiting from their sale as bait.
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Stakes high as students return to UMD
Cases have been rising among young adults all summer in St. Louis County.
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Duluth braces for more budget trouble in 2021
Mayor Emily Larson proposed a 3% property levy increase for next year, though not all would feel an impact.
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Duluth firefighters climb stairs to honor 9-11 responders who died
Ten Duluth firefighters took part in a stair climb at Amsoil Arena in honor of the first responders who lost their lives when the World Trade Center fell on Sept. 11, 2001. Each one donned their fire-suit, complete with oxygen tanks.
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Grandma's Marathon in Duluth adds a female runner to logo
An increasing number of women have run Grandma's nearly every year since it began in 1977, and a majority of half-marathon runners have been women since that event began in 1991.
Duluth
Jill Biden, Donald Trump Jr. bring presidential campaigns to Minnesota
They were both in Minnesota on Wednesday as the state rises in presidential importance.
Duluth
Bremer Bank opens first branch in Duluth
Originally scheduled for a March opening but delayed by the pandemic, the 3,200-square-foot branch officially opened July 20.
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Duluth's Bentleyville to host drive-through light tour this year
The annual holiday event will run from Nov. 21 through Dec. 27 and will charge $10 per car.
Duluth
Liselotte 'Lisa' Erickson, German war bride who made Duluth her home, dies at 106
Erickson died in her sleep in July after contracting COVID-19. The virus was a contributing factor to her death.
Duluth
Lake Superior researchers get $5M boost to combat invasive species
The University of Wisconsin Superior is using the new federal grant to help find affordable ballast water treatments and better understand how invasive species are spread by ships.
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In Carlton, classes begin with seating charts, masks and other precautions
Tuesday was a reunion months in the making.
Duluth
Duluth bishop-elect resigns after allegation of sexual abuse
A priest who was set to become the next Catholic bishop of Duluth has resigned after an allegation that he sexually abused a minor in South Dakota.
Duluth
Duluth sees late-summer surge in shootings
Shootings do not appear to be random, and none have resulted in death.
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Duluth souvenir store owner charged with tax evasion
Charges say the owner failed to report more than $4 million in income.
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Students settle into pandemic normal as Lake Superior College starts semester
Now in its second week of classes, it was one of the first campuses in the state to resume in-person learning.
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