Duluth
February 9, 2021
A fire in November destroyed and collapsed the roof of the Pastoret Terrace building in downtown Duluth.

St. Louis County Board settles lawsuit over former Kozy Bar in downtown Duluth

Separate litigation between the city of Duluth and the property's former owner remains ongoing.
Duluth
February 8, 2021

St. Louis County prosecutors say deputies justified in fatal shooting

Two deputies shot and killed Estavon Elioff late last year.
Local
February 8, 2021

Wis. prosecutor accused of recording sexual acts with defendants

The charges against the western Wisconsin prosecutor allege that he was offering leniency to two women in their cases.
Duluth
February 5, 2021

Prosecutor says Pine County sheriff's deputy was justified in a shooting death on Interstate 35

Pine County attorney says deputy's use of deadly force warranted after chase.
Local
February 5, 2021
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Visibility, messaging key to battling COVID-19 in Duluth's Black communities, study finds

Targeted health messaging needed to address racial disparities, researchers say.
Duluth
February 5, 2021
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Duluth appeals district court order, again seeks demolition of former Kozy Bar

In late January, a judge ordered the city to brace the damaged property's exterior and prepare for future repairs.
Duluth
February 5, 2021
Ero Wallin held Clayton steady while he placed a protective vest on him before a training run on January 26, 2021.

Minnesotan joins his mom in Beargrease Marathon: 'She just told me to race my own race'

Following in his mother's dog sled tracks, a young musher led his own team in the Beargrease.
February 5, 2021

Minnesotan joins his mom in Beargrease Marathon: 'She just told me to race my own race'

Duluth
February 4, 2021
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For Duluth native, ending first Beargrease with a win was a 'team effort'

Erin Letzring edged out her ex-hus­band in her first full marathon.
Duluth
February 4, 2021
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Duluth took harder economic hit, having slower recovery than rest of state

A labor force decline has held back the companies that are trying to hire.
Local
February 3, 2021
Shelly Meixsel

Shelly Meixsel, a Navy veteran and police records technician, dies of COVID-19 complications at 61

Local
February 3, 2021
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Think you have a vaccine appointment in Duluth? You might want to double check

Officials have canceled dozens of appointments for out-of-towners who signed up.
Duluth
February 3, 2021
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Researchers find 2 wolves illegally killed in northeastern Minnesota

The collared animals were located in January and killed in November.
Duluth
February 2, 2021

New Catholic high school opening in Duluth in 2022

Stella Maris Academy expected to have ninth grade available by 2022.
Duluth
February 2, 2021
Erin Letzring celebrated with her lead dogs after she won the John Beargrease sled dog marathon by what organizers said was the smallest margins in hi

Beargrease finish is closest in race history

Erin Letzring of Skagway, Alaska, edged out defending champion Ryan Redington to become the first female musher to win the Duluth-to-Grand Portage race since 1998.
Business
February 2, 2021
Minnesota Power said it is constrained by the limits of clean energy technology and the need to provide reliable and affordable power.

Does Minnesota Power need another new gas plant as it heads toward carbon-free goal in 2050

Environmentalists want utility coal- and carbon-free sooner.
Duluth
February 2, 2021
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Essentia Health bringing surgery center to former Sears at Duluth mall

The health system is a major mall anchor in Duluth.
Business
February 2, 2021

Nearly $1 billion TV industry deal means new ownership for Duluth, Rochester stations

Quincy Media is being acquired by Atlanta-based Gray Television.
Duluth
February 1, 2021
Cleveland-Cliffs is majority owner of Hibbing Taconite, which employs 740 people. Gov. Tim Walz is urging the companies that own the two largest tacon

Walz to iron mining companies: Work together to expand, keep mines open

The governor wants companies to protect Iron Range mining jobs.
Duluth
February 1, 2021
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USS Minneapolis-St. Paul commissioning in Duluth on hold

A gear problem is affecting several ships, including USS Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Duluth
February 1, 2021
Jennifer Freking was pulled forward off the start line by her excited team of sled dogs on Sunday morning.

John Beargrease sled dog race carries on despite pandemic

After almost a year of canceled events and missed traditions due to COVID-19, participants and fans relished in the outdoors Sunday as the longest sled dog race in the Lower 48 kicked off.
Local
January 31, 2021

And they're off! John Beargrease sled dog race carries on despite pandemic

After almost a year of canceled events and missed traditions due to COVID-19, participants and fans relished in the outdoors Sunday as the longest sled dog race in the Lower 48 kicked off.
Local
January 30, 2021
St. Louis County Sheriff Ross Litman

Carjacking suspect pursued by St. Louis County deputies died by suicide, BCA says

The 34-year-old Duluth man died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
Duluth
January 29, 2021
Angelo Ray, a Castle Danger Brewery packaging operator , supervised the canning of George Hunter Stout on Friday.

Down the drain: Castle Danger dumps beer as it pushes to 'free the growler'

Larger breweries are prohibited from selling growlers.
Duluth
January 29, 2021
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Land giveaway sparks tiny home boom in Duluth

15 tiny homes could be ready for renters by the end of 2022.

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