Local
Itasca County crash between ambulance and dump truck leaves 2 dead, 2 seriously hurt
A DNR conservation officer was killed at the same intersection May 24.
Duluth
Duluth weighs options for spending more than $58 million in federal pandemic relief money
The city may also request $44 million in additional funding from Congress.
Duluth
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center leadership considers a new waterfront promenade
Nearly 40 events are scheduled for Duluth's Bayfront Park this summer.
Local
Virus positivity, hospitalization reach new lows in Minnesota
Vaccine proves highly effective in new federal study, including real-world results in Duluth.
Duluth
Line 3 opponents turn up the heat with protest, confrontation
Dubbed the "Treaty People Gathering" and organized by a host of Indigenous, environmental and faith groups, Monday's protest was split between the peaceful march and pump station confrontation.
High Schools
Longtime Duluth East hockey coach: 'Parental pressure' led him to quit
Mike Randolph, who resigned this week amid a Duluth school district investigation, said "without administrative support, it's a losing battle" to be a coach.
Local
In Roseau, Minn., school's out for summer, but a deer wanted in
A doe crashed through the school nurse's office to cap what had already been a year like no other.
Duluth
New Glensheen Mansion exhibit highlights the weird, morbid and obscure
Plenty of unusual objects go on display at Duluth's Glensheen Mansion.
Outdoors
Anderson: Plans in Canada are murky as resorts continue to suffer
Border news Up North remains bad, and Canadian lodges dependent on U.S. visitors continue to suffer.
High Schools
Duluth East hockey coach Mike Randolph resigns amid investigation
Randolph, who coached the boys' hockey team for 32 years, has been the target of complaints in the past.
Business
Ely custard shop settles sexual harassment case, kind of
But lawyer wants state to retract new release announcing settlement.
Duluth
Watch for Park Point beach closures this summer as debris is cleaned
The affected stretch is near the shipping canal.
Duluth
DNA match leads to manslaughter charges for Hibbing man in 2017 case
Blake Stangel is being held at the St. Louis County Jail on $100,000 bail.
Business
Mesabi Metallics sues Minnesota for canceling its mineral leases
Mesabi Metallics sued the DNR in Ramsey County District Court for breach of contract and breach of good faith, essentially asking the court to disallow the lease cancellation.
Duluth
Angler falls from boat into BWCA lake and apparently drowns
The man did not have on a life jacket, the Sheriff's Office pointed out in its warning to others.
Duluth
Why can't Duluth just sell Spirit Mountain? It's complicated.
Federal and state laws, Indigenous concerns make sale an impractical answer.
Outdoors
Anderson: Late DNR officer Grell was an enforcer and an ally
Sarah Grell's death this week was felt far beyond the umbrella of her service.
Duluth
ATV boom reshaping Minnesota's forests and DNR's priorities
A multimillion-dollar ATV trail building boom is trying to accommodate the tens of thousands of new off-road machines sold to Minnesotans.
Duluth
DNR officer remembered for her strength, passion
Mother of three children died after a crash while on duty Monday.
Duluth
Walz appoints first Black judge in Duluth
Shawn Pearson has been active in child protection cases and as a mediator.
Duluth
Superior mayor outlines initiatives to 'leave normal behind'
The state of the city address highlighted broadband, policing and housing plans.
Business
'Fast and furious' Duluth housing market keeps breaking records
Median home sale price in the Twin Ports region passed $216,000 in April.
Duluth
Masks off, doors unlocked: Pandemic restrictions ease in Duluth
Pandemic restrictions are easing, although masks still required at some sites.
Outdoors
Question of mandatory vaccines touches road running, too
Should races, especially major ones, require all participants be vaccinated? Unsurprisingly the answer is complicated, as the heavyweights of marathoning have learned.
Duluth
North Shore sweets spot to add model train depot to its tourist stops
Burlington Station is intended to give locals a new place to shop and give tourists more to do in Two Harbors.
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