Business
April 27, 2022
The estimated cost of rebuilding the fire-damaged refinery in Superior, Wis., has risen to $1.2 billion, about three times the original estimate.

Costs to rebuild burned Superior oil refinery keep growing

The refinery's owner reports the price tag is now at $1.2 billion, up from the last estimate of $950 million and the original one of around $400 million.
Duluth
April 24, 2022
The Barry family — from left, father Sean and their daughter Shiway, 12, mother Riana Barry and daughter Sadie, 9 — were found dead in their home

Duluth neighborhood turns on lights in vigil for slain family

Family and friends mourned the Barry family Sunday amid glowing Christmas lights, collecting books to be donated in their honor.
Duluth
April 23, 2022
A reduced speed limit sign was recently installed in front of Duluth’s Congdon Park Elementary School, which sits on a high traffic road.

Duluth tries lowering speed limit in a school zone

Reduced speed a start, but parents want more done for elementary site.
Duluth
April 23, 2022
Downtown Duluth and the aerial lift bridge reflected in the Duluth Harbor

Duluth gets blight-reduction grant

Local
April 22, 2022

BCA: Man was holding knives when he was fatally shot by law enforcement in Chisholm

"Officers fired less lethal rounds first, then lethal rounds, striking Johnson," a BCA statement read.
Duluth
April 22, 2022
A Duluth police officer was found not guilty of charges arising from a shooting at the Kingsley Heights apartment building.

Duluth officer acquitted after shooting through door, wounding 1

A jury returned a quick verdict in favor of Tyler Leibfried, the first Duluth officer to be charged with a crime for a shooting on duty.
Duluth
April 21, 2022
Police say a man having a mental health crisis killed five members of the Barry family Wednesday inside their home in the 700 block of E. 12th Street

Suspected Duluth killer confessed to killing family in social media post

He posted a confession and apology before allegedly taking 5 lives, including his own.
Outdoors
April 21, 2022
A deer, caught on a hunter’s trail camera, trudged through deep snow in St. Louis County this winter

Winter conditions keep grip Up North, but whitetails show resilience

Also: Minnesota loses an original Lessard-Sams council member, and the walleye bag is raised on Upper Red Lake.
Duluth
April 21, 2022
Five people were found dead inside a Duluth home, at right, on Wednesday after police received a report of a male experiencing a mental health crisis,

5 found dead in Duluth home after police asked to make check

Police found the bodies after a welfare check call and said the victims were related. Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken called the scene an "unimaginable tragedy."
Duluth
April 20, 2022
Rachel Aburime and Daniel Larscheid have been fighting a battle over child support and restraining orders.

Training officer testifies that Duluth cop had options beyond shooting into apartment

The trial continued Wednesday in the case against police officer Tyler Leibfried, who is charged with several felonies tied to the 2020 incident.
Local
April 20, 2022

Man shot to death during encounter with law enforcement in Chisholm

Authorities have yet to say whose gunfire proved fatal.
Duluth
April 19, 2022
Wood gavel and sounding block on a white background.

Trial begins for Duluth police officer who shot an unarmed man through a closed door

"He shot again and again," the prosecutor told the jury during opening statements.
Loons
April 19, 2022
Loons goalkeeper Eric Dick

Loons goalkeeper finds himself at home in yet another new place

Backup goalkeeper Eric Dick is good at adapting to new environments, which is a good thing after moving among eight sides in the last four years.
Duluth
April 18, 2022
An old building in the heart of Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood that houses the boutique Hotel Pikku is for sale.

Boutique hotel for sale in Duluth's trendy Lincoln Park neighborhood

Hotel Pikku opened in 2018 with three suites and Scandinavian decor upstairs, with a shoemaker's shop at street level.
Duluth
April 16, 2022
Chris Swanson, the controversial mayor of Two Harbors, near the Two Harbors Breakwater.

Two Harbors mayor is a visionary — just ask him

Chris Swanson has rankled residents with his big ideas and blurring of lines; many are looking to recall him.
Duluth
April 16, 2022
Hermantown Police Chief Jim Crace, from left, U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber, and Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken were part of a roundtable event last week at

Police staffing issues are at a 'crisis,' Duluth police chief says

Politicians from across the state are offering plans that focus on recruiting and retaining officers.
Duluth
April 15, 2022
Northern Minnesota is the first to turn each fall and the mix of colors make for a spectacular show. The aspen, pine, maple and birch create a kaleido

Jury acquits northern Minnesota man who fled scene of friend's death

He said he left the scene of a fatal crash in the remote North Woods because it was the only way to find help.
Outdoors
April 15, 2022
Craig Brown: Fishing was a way of life.

Anderson: Accident claims Minnesota resort owner, family carries on with opener near

Craig Brown grew up on "Winnie'' at his family's McArdle's Resort and was never happier than when fishing was involved.
Outdoors
April 14, 2022
The chain of lakes in the Kabetogama Peninsula, center, and Rainy Lake, top, are seen during sunset at Voyageurs National Park in 2016.

Minnesota's special sites shine during National Park Week

From Voyageurs National Park to monuments, a trail, a river park and a shared riverway, the state's units are saturated in history.
Duluth
April 14, 2022

Suspect in Iron Range cold case indicted on first-degree murder charges

Michael Carbo Jr., is accused of killing Nancy Daugherty in 1986 — a case that turned on DNA technology.
Duluth
April 14, 2022

Former Proctor teacher pleads guilty to sexual assault of student

Todd Clark faces a sentence just shy of 5 years.
Duluth
April 13, 2022
Trapp Family - Tallest Family

New Guinness record: Esko family is world's tallest

The Trapp family, originally from Esko, Minn., has an average height of more than 6 foot, 8 inches.
Duluth
April 13, 2022
Mother Nature is losing her grip on winter along the North Shore of Lake Superior, triggering a flood of water rushing down Gooseberry Falls here and

'Epic' waterfalls flowing on Minnesota's North Shore after record snow

More than 150 inches of snow fell on the Grand Marais area this winter, creating powerful cascades.
April 13, 2022

'Epic' waterfalls flowing on Minnesota's North Shore after record snow

Duluth
April 12, 2022
Duluth’s new logo and slogan for a tourism campaign was unveiled Monday.

Duluth unveils new tourism campaign

It's the first marketing effort from the firm that replaced longtime promoter Visit Duluth.

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