Local
Finally! Minnesota snaps out of persistent cold spell
Record high temperatures are possible by Wednesday, the National Weather Service said.
Watchdog group questions report on disparities in Duluth policing — and gets a letter from a lawyer
Seattle-based data firm bristles at portrayal as "unethical."
Politics
U.S. interior secretary touts urban park funding in St. Paul visit
U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber and mining advocates called on Secretary Deb Haaland to visit northern Minnesota.
Local
U president proposes 3.5% tuition hike for Twin Cities students
Minnesota residents attending the U's Twin Cities campus would pay almost $500 more in tuition next year.
Duluth
Beloved Ely radio station WELY to shut down
The Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, who own the station, say it's losing money. But Ely's mayor is attempting a last-minute save.
Duluth
Organizers trying to oust Two Harbors mayor pull petition
Resign or Recall handed over some 900 signatures to the city clerk last week, but the group was threatened with a lawsuit.
Local
Fond du Lac Band says it will be downstream victim of PolyMet mine pollution
Tribe finds ally in EPA, but the mining company disputes the threat.
Duluth
Historic Gunflint Lake cabin destroyed by fire
It was part of the Gunflint Lodge and the longtime home of Justine Kerfoot.
Local
What you need to know about the PolyMet and Twin Metals mines
Here are answers to common questions about the two planned mining projects in northeastern Minnesota and the controversies surrounding them.
High Schools
Ex-Duluth E. hockey coach Randolph takes job at St. Thomas Academy
"I don't think I've been this excited in a long time," said Randolph, who coached at Duluth East for 32 years before resigning last year amid an investigation. "My phone has been going nuts. It's humbling."
Duluth
Police ID Superior woman hit by train
In a GoFundMe for funeral expenses, Hayleigh Grace Turner was described as a "young, beautiful, free spirited, genuine soul" who had a passion for family, friends and sharks.
Duluth
Homegrown Music Fest returns to Duluth after two years of makeshift performances
More than 200 acts will perform at venues in Duluth and Superior.
Duluth
Relatives remember Duluth family who 'truly lived every day'
About 300 mourners gathered Sunday at Marshall School Auditorium for a public funeral for Sean, Riana, Shiway and Sadie Barry, who were killed in their home.
Outdoors
Anderson: For opener, ice-out will be a close call on some Minnesota lakes
Cold weather has hung around this spring, slowing the arrival of open water on some lakes in the northern part of the state.
Local
In Minnesota and U.S., colleges fight to recruit shrinking pool of students
Colleges look to recover enrollment as dropoff in young adult population looms.
Local
Minnesota briefs: Environmental lawyer appointed to State Court of Appeals
Bird flu suspected in geese deaths in Rochester.
Local
Friend, widow unite Minnesota community to build gun range for disabled veterans
Air Force veteran Chuck Evancevich spent 12 years in a wheelchair with multiple sclerosis. In his honor, his widow and a close friend are building an accessible shooting range for disabled veterans in McGregor.
High Schools
Guilty plea from man ejected after physical act at prep basketball game
Phillip S. Lokken came down from the stands, grabbed the referee's whistle and ripped it off its lanyard. He also tore the referee's shirt during the game at Lake Park-Audubon High School.
Inspired
Duluth Art Institute director expanding involvement by artists of color
Christina Woods has been named to the U.S. Senate's Curatorial Advisory Board.
Outdoors
'Rock Snot' algae mystery has researchers blitzing the North Shore
Aiming to protect fish in Lake Superior, teams race to understand a messy invader previously foreign to trout streams Up North.
Duluth
Affordable housing for Native Americans proposed in Duluth
The 60 mixed-income apartments are expected to aid the city's chronic housing shortage.
Gophers
Sophomore guard from Iron Range gets scholarship offer from Gophers
Isaac Asuma, who has played varsity since seventh grade and was a state tournament standout in March, is the third Minnesota Class of 2024 player to get a Gophers scholarship offer.
Local
Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Duluth selected for first-of-its-kind climate change grant
They were three of 22 cities and counties that will receive technical assistance to reduce gas emissions in disadvantaged areas
Duluth
Residents' effort to recall Two Harbors mayor 'in the city's hands now'
The group Resign or Recall delivered more than 100 pages of documents to officials Wednesday.
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