Duluth
Virginia man sentenced in the death of former girlfriend
Derek Edward Malevich gets 40 years for stabbing Kristen Bicking.
Music
Review: Trampled by Turtles honor Low in sold-out Armory gig behind new album 'Alpenglow'
Alan Sparhawk joined the acoustic sextet in a nearly two-hour Minneapolis set laden with homages to Duluth.
Outdoors
New owners make cold-blooded investment in ice fishing on Lake of the Woods
A pair of private investors is betting a cool $20 million after buying four distinct resorts on Wheelers Point.
Local
What's a 65-year-old retiree to do? Hike the Appalachian Trail
Cory Kolodji grew up in Baltimore, it had been his dream to hike the trail that covers 2,194 miles and traverses 14 states. But then things got in the way.
St. Cloud
Minnesota briefs: Memorial to honor slain officer Tom Decker, others on 10th anniversary
Plus: U.S. Supreme Court allows Red Wing garbage plans to proceed; northern cities get grants for water projects.
Duluth
After strong late summer and fall tourism, 'Christmas City' lures people back to Duluth
Bentleyville, Glensheen and the Winter Village are expected to draw well this holiday season.
High Schools
Five story lines to dwell on as high school boys hockey begins
There have been high-profile coaching moves involving former Edina High School stars and former Duluth East coach Mike Randolph, as well as an exodus of players from prep to junior teams.
Duluth
Duluth tackles housing crisis with trust fund
The $16 million fund is intended to catalyze housing growth with low-interest loans.
Local
Legally bought guns turning up at crime scenes faster than ever
Some guns are being traced to crimes within days, hours of being stolen.
Duluth
Northern Minnesota elementary school named a national Blue Ribbon winner
Cloquet's Churchill Elementary School was among eight in Minnesota lauded for student success.
Local
Minnesota briefs: Winona homeowner told he can't live in his garage
And Brainerd businesses tell city not to end downtown snow removal.
Sports
Friday's state high school football semis at U.S. Bank Stadium
The state high school football semifinals run throughout the day with five games, finishing with the 6A battle between Eden Prairie and Rosemount at 7:30 p.m. Tap here for score updates, game reports and more.
Duluth
Demolition of Duluth's Central High School 'a bittersweet day'
Central has been closed since 2011, and its prime hilltop property is expected to hold a new housing development.
Business
Cliffs CEO: Hibbing Taconite will close without Mesabi mineral rights
Cleveland-Cliffs, the major Iron Range player, needs the minerals to extend the life of the plant, Lourenco Goncalves said at a Chamber of Commerce event.
Sports
Updates: State high school football semifinals at U.S. Bank Stadium
Three days, seven classes, 28 teams. tap here for scores, stories and more from the state high school football playoffs at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Duluth
Superior, Wis., city council member resigns over 'inappropriate' messages
Warren Bender was first elected in 2008.
Duluth
Stephanie Hammitt, first woman to be president of Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, dies at 60
Hammitt was named president in 2019 and was thinking of the students even in her final days.
Duluth
Duluth schools leader given three-year contract extension
John Magas has been with the Duluth school district since 2020.
Duluth
Pilot program will bring high-speed internet to Duluth's Lincoln Park neighborhood — then maybe beyond
About 1,900 residents and businesses will test the fiber network, starting in late 2023.
Duluth
Body of missing Carlton County man found in Rat Lake in Aitkin County
Lucas Dudden was found Friday after an extensive land and water search.
Duluth
Duluth actor Daniel Durant eliminated from 'Dancing with the Stars'
Durant and partner Britt Stewart performed a samba and a waltz, but were eliminated in the semifinals.
Duluth
Iron Range driver sentenced to probation in death of woman he hit after celebrating his birthday
Michael K. Miller will immediate serve a year in county jail.
Duluth
Minnesota briefs: Judy Garland Museum meets deadline to buy land in Grand Rapids
Morrison County renews plea for info on Brisk homicide.
Outdoors
Anderson: Grant recounts Armistice Day Blizzard, when he nearly died hunting ducks
Bud Grant, 95 now, was barely a teenager when the storm crushed the Midwest on Nov. 11, 1940, and claimed 154 lives. The legendary Vikings coach is one of the few hunters alive today who experienced and survived the blizzard.
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