Business
February 17, 2021
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South Shore drawing buyers as Duluth-area housing market remains competitive

The median sale price in the Duluth area reached a monthly record of $190,000 in January.
Duluth
February 17, 2021
Duluth was looking to develop Lester Park Golf Course but didn’t receive any feasible offers.

Duluth to close Lester Park Golf Course

The city also plans to renovate its Enger Park course, Duluth's other public golf facility.
Duluth
February 17, 2021
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Minnesota Power parent eyes return to growth after pandemic hits

A Minnesota Power rate increase request is planned for November.
Duluth
February 16, 2021
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Delays could derail Iron Range cold case cracked with genealogy databases

Evidence requested from DNA company has not been turned over to defense attorneys yet.
Duluth
February 16, 2021
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Cold weather, cold water: Lake Superior adding ice fast

The big lake has passed its previously projected
Local
February 15, 2021
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'Cancel your vacation plans': Canada tightens border rules

Northern Minnesota resorts have long awaited looser COVID-related border restrictions, but Canadian officials have not budged even amid pressure from U.S. officials.
Duluth
February 13, 2021
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Embracing Finnish roots, Duluth business builds rare ice sauna

Owner wants to turn Duluth into sauna capital of North America
Duluth
February 11, 2021

Former Hibbing teacher who sent nude photos to minors given probation

Jordan Kochevar pleaded guilty to two felonies in December.
Duluth
February 10, 2021
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'The house that love built': Duluth's first Ronald McDonald House opens to families

The five-bedroom suite is now available for families with children in local hospitals.
www.startribune.com
February 10, 2021

Fishermen rescued from ice on Lake Superior

The Duluth Fire Department used boats on Tuesday to rescue 26 ice anglers.
Local
February 10, 2021
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Minnesota Supreme Court says state can regulate mine waste seeping into groundwater

The court's decision allows MPCA to impose stricter standards at a taconite mine Mountain Iron.
Duluth
February 10, 2021

Ice anglers stranded, rescued near Duluth: 'Lake Superior is not forgiving'

Their fishing equipment and beer are still floating up the North Shore, though.
February 9, 2021

Photos: Wintry beauty on Lake Superior

The sun put on a show over frozen Lake Superior off the coast of Duluth on Monday and Tuesday.
Photography
February 9, 2021

Photos: Wintry beauty on Lake Superior

The sun put on a show over frozen Lake Superior off the coast of Duluth on Monday and Tuesday.
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

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