Colleges
You Betcha Brigade invades Frozen Four with three Minnesota teams
The semifinals start this afternoon with St. Cloud State vs. Minnesota State at 4 p.m., followed by UMD playing UMass.
Duluth
Duluth man who died in Easter Sunday fire identified
Another man died in an accidental fire at the same apartment building in August.
Duluth
Watch: Stunt snowmobiler Levi LaVallee makes Duluth his 'playground'
The X Games gold medalist filmed stunts at iconic Duluth sites, including one that accidentally landed him in Lake Superior.
Duluth
Minnesota, Canadian lawmakers search for border solutions
No "vaccine passport" for travelers to or from Canada yet.
Duluth
Duluth mayor eyes 'a better normal' as city recovers from pandemic
Equity and sustainability were themes of Monday's state of the city address.
Local
Minnesota breweries drained by pandemic as on-site sales dried up
600 jobs lost, contribution to state economy slips.
Duluth
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After years traveling through Mexico, Duluth native opens traditional taqueria downtown
Tacos Tacos Tacos owner was inspired by street vendors in Mexico.
Duluth
Duluth seeks long-term solution to Park Point erosion
A recent dredging project, a temporary fix, deposited old metal shards on beach.
Duluth
Duluth City Council considers declaring climate emergency
The resolution will require city officials to outline "concrete steps" toward
Duluth
Duluth sees most fires in a decade in 2020 as more people cooked at home
Fire damage in the city more than doubled from 2019 levels to $3.8 million.
Business
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Workforce shortage constrains growth in Duluth area
Thousands have yet to rejoin the workforce as employers in the region seek more applicants.
Local
COVID-19 outreach team breaks down barriers in Duluth's most diverse neighborhood
Local nonprofit promotes health equity in diverse Hillside neighborhood.
Duluth
Cloquet man pleads guilty to shooting friend on Fond du Lac Reservation
Thomas A. Micklewright accepted a plea deal Tuesday that brings a sentence of seven years in prison.
Colleges
Minnesota Duluth wins epic NCAA hockey game over North Dakota in five overtimes
The longest game in NCAA tournament history came to a surprising end when freshman Luke Mylymok scored.
Duluth
Duluth activists call on police to address racial disparities
Data show arrests, use of force target people of color disproportionately.
Local
Former Minnesota jail worker sues, says a corrections officer choked her in 'training exercise'
Lawsuit: St. Louis County officer has a history of choking new employees.
Business
Car service expands ride options for Sun Country flights in Minnesota, Wisconsin
A partnership with Sun Country was just starting to roll when the pandemic hit.
Outdoors
Duluth woman on thru-hike of the Ice Age Trail in winter: 'Me being me'
Emily Ford accepts the attention on her epic winter thru-hike, even if her intent was modest. "A lot of things in my life appear," she says, "and I just say, yes."
Duluth
Lake Superior surfer saves man, dog from drowning in Duluth
High waves and frigid temps made the lake attractive for surfers Wednesday but potentially deadly for others.
Business
Strong steel demand fuels hopes for solid Great Lakes shipping season
The Port of Duluth-Superior is coming off its lowest tonnage year since 1938.
Duluth
Duluth's Lakewalk set to reopen by Grandma's Marathon in June
Until then, officials say to keep off the unfinished trail in Canal Park.
Duluth
Duluth's CHUM plans to purchase downtown motel for housing for homeless
The apartments would primarily serve the elderly and medically vulnerable.
Local
North Shore spring break? Resorts see uptick in tourism
Vaccine rollout and recent warm weather may be driving more visits. Some area resorts have already sold out for Easter weekend.
Duluth
Duluth-area home inventory drops in half, but buyers keep looking
The median sales price in Duluth jumped 22% in February to $174,000.
Duluth
Man killed in western Wisconsin mobile home explosion is ID'd
The blast destroyed two homes and damaged a third.
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