Outdoors
Trail cam captures 'fat' bear up North — and the imagination of viewers
The sighting of an oversized bear in far northern Minnesota is generating outsized interest on social media.
Outdoors
DNR drops plan to end CWD testing after another deer tests positive near Brainerd
Testing in the Brainerd area will continue for several more hunting seasons because a whitetail recently tested positive for chronic wasting disease.
Duluth
'Winter is definitely here': Snow wallops North Shore
One report shows 17. 2 inches near Grand Marais. The storm included winds of up to 66 mph in the Twin Ports, power outages, and closed schools along the north and south shores of Lake Superior.
Duluth
After hedge fund owner closed its newspaper, International Falls got a new one
The Rainy Lake Gazette launched in July and is doing well.
Outdoors
Forest Service reducing access to BWCA next year in response to crowding
Outfitters were notified this week that the availability of permits required for overnight paddling trips will be reduced at select entry points.
Duluth
High levels of arsenic found in well water in northeast Minn. township
Residents are scrambling for a treatment solution after a test found arsenic levels at 10 times the acceptable limit.
Duluth
Forum Communications adds two more TV stations
Media company buys Fox affiliates in Duluth and Fargo
Duluth
Tall Ships festival moves from Duluth to Two Harbors for 2022
Tickets for the extravaganza went on sale Friday. This year's lineup features a record 12 vessels.
Was Hugo named for a great French writer — or an otherwise forgotten Duluth mayor?
In the research process, a David vs. Goliath clash of Minnesota history buffs emerged — and the underdog won.
Local
Minnesota's river giants steadily returning after dams removed
Paddlefish and sturgeon are finding breeding grounds they haven't been able to reach for a century.
Business
Planned Minnesota high-grade nickel mine would be U.S. rarity
The Tamarack mine in Aitkin County, which would primarily produce nickel, will soon begin Minnesota's permitting process. It's likely to face a fight over environmental concerns.
Local
Duluth's snow emergency plan rankles residents
Creating a snow emergency system in a city where residents aren't used to moving their cars during storms is proving challenging.
Duluth
New federal money helps Duluth tackle water issues, mayor says
Lead remediation, bridge repair and storm fortification possible under infrastructure windfall
Duluth
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
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
Duluth's Bentleyville Christmas light display welcomes walk-through visitors
The treasured holiday display opened Saturday.
Olympics
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
Are Minnesota's creek restorations working?
Researchers hope to find out by studying restored creeks over several years.
Olympics
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
Forgotten Duluth dancing ban up for repeal
City Council will vote Monday on a first reading of the outdated ordinance.
Duluth
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
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
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
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
Spotlight still follows Minnesota woman months after her winter hiking adventure
Emily Ford will speak Saturday at Midwest Mountaineering's popular fall expo.
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