Duluth
Bob Dylan's hometowns devote year to 80th birthday celebrations
St. Louis County is expected to proclaim "The Year of Dylan."
Music
Duluth's Bayfront Blues Fest is back on, with limits and Louisianans
Ticket numbers are being capped for now at the 2021 festival, which will feature Tab Benoit and CJ Chenier.
Local
The larger-than-life story of Finnish immigrant Matt Reed
For more than 30 years, up until his death in 1971 at 79, he barnstormed across the country as a lay preacher.
Local
Red-flag fire warning issued for much of Minnesota
At least two wildfires were reported on the Iron Range, with several homes north of Virginia, Minn., evacuated.
Duluth
Live performances return to Duluth's historic NorShor Theatre
The Duluth Playhouse's main stage returns with smaller productions until its fall season begins with "Spamalot."
Music
After a long lull, Duluth songwriter Sarah Krueger re-emerges with a poetic new album as Lanue
Her new album under a new name features an all-star cast and songs inspired by change.
Duluth
Another movie shoot coming to Minnesota's North Shore
Local producer calls the region an "untapped frontier for production."
Duluth
Boy, 5, falls 70 feet to his death into Iron Range mine pit
The incident "appears to be an accident," police said.
Duluth
'Free-the-growler' legislation appears dead at Minnesota Capitol
Minnesota's largest breweries have pushed for lawmakers to remove a cap that prohibits them from selling growlers.
Local
State Supreme Court hits pause on PolyMet permit to mine
The DNR must hold a contested case hearing on the permit to mine. Environmental groups said the ruling was a major victory.
Business
Minnesota Supreme Court hits pause on PolyMet permit to mine
DNR must hold trial-like hearing on copper mine's tailings dam proposal.
Business
Minnesota Supreme Court hits pause on PolyMet permit to mine
Mining company and environmentalists both say the ruling was a victory.
Business
Minnesota Supreme Court hits pause on PolyMet permit to mine
Mining company and environmentalists both say the ruling was a victory.
Business
As Duluth's economy reopens, where are the workers?
"It's definitely a puzzle," said Duluth's workforce development director Elena Foshay.
Duluth
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Boundary Waters visits soared amid the pandemic
And the current pace of Boundary Waters reservations indicates that this year could surpass 2020, outfitters say.
Duluth
State aid sought to reopen Duluth paper mill
ST Paper plans to convert the shuttered mill to make tissue paper.
Duluth
Victim, suspect missing in downtown Duluth shooting
Police say there is no current threat to the public.
Business
Twin Cities apartment developer builds $10 million artist retreat in Bayfield
Surviving a pandemic scare, an expanded Wild Rice Retreat opens in May with 22 new lodging units on 114 acres.
Duluth
Duluth to take closer look at police race bias, traffic stops
Outside audit to examine lopsided demographics.
Colleges
Judge dismisses former coaches' discrimination claims against UMD
Women's lawsuit claimed discrimination because of their sexual orientation.
Outdoors
DNR again denies review of motorized backroad route proposal Up North
Reidents are concerned that the Border to Border Touring Route will increase traffic of high-impact vehicles on natural surface roads in remote forest lands
Duluth
Psychologist at Minnesota sex offender program charged with sexually assaulting two clients
Minn. Sex Offender Program psychologist assaulted two male clients, charges say.
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