Duluth
November 25, 2021
Duluth Mayor Emily Larson

New federal money helps Duluth tackle water issues, mayor says

Lead remediation, bridge repair and storm fortification possible under infrastructure windfall
Duluth
November 24, 2021

Life, no parole for gunman who killed man on Christmas Day in Hibbing

The shooting was an apparent bid to settle a score from a previous altercation, authorities said
Olympics
November 22, 2021
From left, Team Shuster’s Chris Plys, John Landsteiner, Matt Hamilton and John Shuster celebrate their victory in the Olympic Trials.

Gold medal encore: Team Shuster rallies to win Olympic curling trials

The defending Olympic gold medalists will represent the United States for the fifth time after another one of their ferocious comebacks.
Duluth
November 21, 2021
The Duluth aerial lift bridge was illuminated near the Bentleyville Christmas light display in December 2019.

Duluth's Bentleyville Christmas light display welcomes walk-through visitors

The treasured holiday display opened Saturday.
Olympics
November 20, 2021
Team Shuster's Matt Hamilton, left, high-fives John Shuster in celebration of their rock placement while competing against Team Dropkin at the U.S. Ol

Team John Shuster wins to force Game 3 at Olympic trials

John Shuster's team rallied for a 7-3 victory over Team Korey Dropkin, setting up a Game 3 on Sunday that will decide which team goes to the Beijing Olympics.
Local
November 20, 2021
Trout streams have been restored and realigned around the state to better mimic their natural meandering paths. But little research has been done to s

Are Minnesota's creek restorations working?

Researchers hope to find out by studying restored creeks over several years.
Olympics
November 20, 2021
Team Dropkin's Joe Polo pumps his fist in celebration of a shot against Team Shuster during the U.S. Olympic curling trials at Baxter Arena in Omaha,

Defending gold medalist Team Shuster drops opener in Olympic Trial finals

Korey Dropkin's team opened the best-of-three finals at the Olympic trials for men's curling with an 8-4 victory over John Shuster's reigning Olympic champs.
Duluth
November 19, 2021
A group of fairgoers performed a round dance as Keith Secola performed on the side stage at the Water is Life Festival in Duluth last August.

Forgotten Duluth dancing ban up for repeal

City Council will vote Monday on a first reading of the outdated ordinance.
Duluth
November 19, 2021
A Canal Park Brewery offering is pictured along the shores of Lake Superior.

What to drink this weekend at Twin Ports breweries

We are launching a weekly feature to tell you about what's new at the many breweries and cideries in the Twin Ports.
Gophers
November 19, 2021
Chris Engler then and now, shown in a family photo with his wife, Cara, and daughter Carina.

Reusse: Athletes then, ALS warriors now. Honoring 3 Minnesotans fighting a good fight

Chris Engler, Mike Bruss and David Tomassoni will be honored during the Gophers women's hockey game on Saturday afternoon.
Olympics
November 19, 2021
Team Shuster's John Landsteiner, left, and Matt Hamilton sweep to curl the rock while competing against Team Brundidge at the U.S. Olympic Curling Tea

Team Shuster one triumph away from defending gold medal at Olympics

John Shuster of Duluth, skip of the 2018 Olympic gold medalists, and 2018 Olympian Tabitha Peterson lead their teams into the best-of-3 finals.
Outdoors
November 19, 2021
DNR Conservation Officer Charles Scott spotted the lost hunter from the air and directed rescuers on the ground to the location. They aided him out of

Opening weekend save: Lost hunter found, thanks to speedy call for help

Cellphones and GPS have undoubtedly boosted hunter safety during Minnesota's deer seasons, but getting lost in the woods isn't a thing of the past.
Outdoors
November 18, 2021
Emily Ford, shown earlier this year on the grounds of the Glensheen Mansion in Duluth, where she is head gardener.

Spotlight still follows Minnesota woman months after her winter hiking adventure

Emily Ford will speak Saturday at Midwest Mountaineering's popular fall expo.
Duluth
November 17, 2021
George Morrison, one of Minnesota’s most revered artists, shown in this 1987 file photo, will be honored with new postage stamps.

Minnesota artist George Morrison to be honored with stamp issue

He was a member of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.
Outdoors
November 16, 2021
These fish were among the walleyes and saugers allegedly poached.

DNR: Walleye poachers near Baudette were 48 fish over limit

Three Twin Cities area men who went fishing instead of hunting during opening weekend of the deer season were caught poaching from Rainy River and Lake of the Woods, according to charges.
Duluth
November 16, 2021
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Feds to conduct two-year study of Park Point beach erosion in Duluth

A U.S. Army Corps Park Point beach nourishment project finished this fall.
Duluth
November 12, 2021

Two dead, including 11-year-old boy, in Iron Range crash

A 10-year-old girl is in a Duluth hospital with serious injuries.
Olympics
November 11, 2021
Chris Plys, left, and Matt Hamilton during a 2018 competition.

Team Shuster returns to start quest for another Olympic curling gold

When John Shuster's curling team had a member retire, Chris Plys of Duluth was tapped to fill the spot, and he has kept the Olympic champions among the world's best.
Business
November 11, 2021
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Minnesota Power backs off hefty interim rate increase

The new proposed interim rate increase is 7.1%
Home & Garden
November 9, 2021
Photo provided by The Raptor Center Lutsen is a female bald eagle.

When Lutsen the eagle attacked: Why you shouldn't feed wildlife

Now an education bird at the Raptor Center, Lutsen got in trouble for getting too close to people outside a North Shore restaurant.
Duluth
November 8, 2021
Visit Cook County Executive Director Linda Jurek dressed as Murray the Moose to welcome Canadian visitors to Minnesota on Monday, the first day the U.

State welcomes Canadians as U.S. border crossings reopen

For the first time in near­ly 20 months, full­y vac­ci­nat­ed Ca­na­di­ans can en­ter the Unit­ed States to shop, trav­el and see fam­i­ly, the start to a much-need­ed boost for Minnesota tour­ism.
Duluth
November 5, 2021
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Duluth to require city employees to be vaccinated or tested regularly for COVID-19

Employees have until Dec. 1 to be fully vaccinated or submit to regular testing.
Duluth
November 5, 2021
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Woman guilty of leaving friend who died after falling from atop her moving pickup in NW. Wisconsin

The 27-year-old man was left in a driveway along a rural road, according to prosecutors.
Duluth
November 4, 2021
University of Minnesota Duluth Chancellor Lendley Black outlines $5.2 million in budget cuts at a Dec. 4 news conference. As part of the reductions, t

Longtime UMD chancellor to retire

Lendley Black is serving his 12th year as Duluth school's leader.

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