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Duluth
October 14, 2020
A grand jury recently indicted Sheldon J. Thompson on five counts of first-degree murder in the death of his pregnant girlfriend and her son.

Cloquet man charged with first-degree murder in deaths of pregnant girlfriend, her son

Sheldon Thompson could face life in prison without parole if convicted.
Duluth
October 14, 2020

Ely teen charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing brother

The 13-year-old victim told police his brother wanted to kill him.
Duluth
October 14, 2020
Visitors enjoyed drinks at the Summit Chalet on top of Moose Mountain in Lutsen, Minn. on Tuesday. ] ALEX KORMANN • alex.kormann@startribune.com A b

North Shore's busy summer has extended into fall, winter

Resorts are adding more amenities to lure new visitors.
Duluth
October 13, 2020
Once work begins at PolyMet mine near Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota, this tailings basin will be put back into use. Tailings, rock that does not contain ore i

State's high court to hear dispute over canceled PolyMet mine permits

The DNR is fighting a lower court's order to hold an administrative hearing over objections.
Duluth
October 13, 2020
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and Duluth Mayor Emily Larson talked with voters at a Main Street coffee shop in Ames, Iowa, on Jan. 31. They were stumpi

St. Paul, Duluth mayors lead widespread Biden endorsement from elected officials

The two were among 61 Minnesota elected officials supporting the Democratic presidential candidate.
Duluth
October 12, 2020

Man found guilty in 2019 Duluth shooting death of father of five

Duluth
October 12, 2020
President Trump visited Duluth on Wednesday September 30, 2020 as one of multiple campaign stops in Minnesota that day. The President spoke at Duluth

Duluth foots $115k bill from presidential campaign stops

Since July, the city has seen five candidate visits.
Duluth
October 11, 2020

Man walking on Iron Range highway is run over, killed

The crash occurred in the middle of the night.
Duluth
October 10, 2020

Deputy shoots, kills suspect on I-35 after Grand Casino Hinckley incident, pursuit

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating.
Duluth
October 9, 2020
The 10-story U.S. Bank building in downtown Duluth is for sale. The bank intends to remain as a tenant. Brooks Johnson / brooks.johnson@startribune.co

U.S. Bank lists downtown Duluth building for sale

The bank intends to stay in the 10-story Superior Street building.
Duluth
October 9, 2020
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Duluth loses longtime Lincoln Park cafe to coronavirus

Mike's Western Cafe has closed after 38 years in business.
Duluth
October 9, 2020
Photo courtesy of WCCO TV: Dymanh Chhoun caught this footage of the assault on him. The man, Duane Waldriff, has now been charged.

Minnesota man charged with assault of WCCO journalist near Trump rally in Duluth

The 70-year-old man was also charged with disorderly conduct.
Duluth
October 8, 2020
Anna Bailey at work in her wood shop.

Duluth woodworker turned her scrap lumber into a business and artisan hub

Woodworker Anna Bailey makes mosaic wood artwork.
Duluth
October 7, 2020
This photo shows a portion of the 2,100 acres of wilderness purchased by the Nature Conservancy from Mike Freed in Superior National Forest. Photo by

Nature Conservancy buys, preserves more than 2,000 acres of Superior National Forest

The land and six lakes will be protected as a wild corridor.
Duluth
October 7, 2020
Historic Old Central High School, as seen in Duluth, MN on Tuesday January 21, 2020. ] ALEX KORMANN • alex.kormann@startribune.com The Duluth School

Duluth school board nearing sale of Historic Old Central High School

The downtown property houses the district's administration and some academic programs.
Local
October 7, 2020
Kara Goucher, right, with son Colt, 10, and nephews Luka and Lachlan Grgas visited her grandfather Calvin Haworth at the hospital as he battled COVID-

Trump's call not to fear COVID hurts those ill and in mourning

Trump's tweet — "Don't be afraid of Covid" — strikes some as reckless and disrespectful, seemingly downplaying the severity of a pandemic that continues to spread.
Duluth
October 6, 2020
WCCO-TV photojournalist Dymanh Chhoun was attacked by a man, shown, while he was covering the president's rally.

WCCO journalist to seek charges after Trump supporter's alleged assault near Duluth rally

Police corrected a statement from earlier Tuesday after talking to the photojournalist.
Duluth
October 6, 2020

Minnesota Supreme Court weighs whether new natural gas plant in Wisconsin needs further review

Minnesota Power wants to proceed with its plans without further environmental studies.
Duluth
October 5, 2020
A home in Superior's Allouez neighborhood shows the taconite dust that builds up due to the nearby BNSF taconite facility and docks. Photo courtesy Je

After decades, BNSF suddenly stops taconite dust payments to Superior homeowners

Railroad abruptly stops paying many homeowner claims.
Duluth
October 5, 2020
Duluth Mayor Emily Larson spoke at the press conference discussing the measures the city would be taking to slow the spread of COVID-19. ] ALEX KORMAN

Duluth mayor responds to Trump parade that tried to 'bully and intimidate' her

Duluth
October 5, 2020
Advertisements for the Catalyst Content Festival were plastered on the outside of Zeitgeist in downtown Duluth last fall. The independent TV and film

St. Louis County eyes luring TV and movie shoots with $1 million incentive

It would be first in state to offer reimbursements for film, TV productions.
Duluth
October 3, 2020
Boots in the water and paddle on the bow seat, Riverhorse Nakadate navigates a tight, soggy portage.

Chance meeting leads to Minnesota man's 'love letter to the Boundary Waters' film

A chance meeting in Grand Marais spurs a film that celebrates the beauty of the BWCA.
Local
October 2, 2020
President Donald Trump visited Duluth on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020.

Minnesota health officials assess COVID-19 rally risks beyond Trump

The president was far enough from the crowd at a Duluth rally that it's unlikely he spread the virus to attendees, but the environment presented other risks, an official said.
Local
October 2, 2020
President Donald Trump arrived at Twin Cities International Airport on Wednesday, Sept. 30, on his way to a fundraiser in Shorewood and a rally in Dul

Prominent Minnesota Republicans in quarantine from Trump visit

Trump held an indoors fundraiser in the Twin Cities and an outdoors rally that attracted thousands to the Duluth airport on Wednesday.
Duluth
October 2, 2020

Duluth accountant pleads guilty, will repay area chamber that he swindled

Jesse Frye took $355,000 from two businesses, including the local Chamber of Commerce.
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