Duluth
Fearing damage to waterways, Duluth neighborhood fights hotel near mall
Residents and environmentalists say a planned hotel in the area zoned commercial threatens an impaired trout stream.
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Outdoors
Anderson: Ice-out for walleye opener? Local anglers offer updates
Spring has come late, and slowly, to northern Minnesota. Here's the latest conditions on our favorite lakes.
Outdoors
In fight over frozen Voyageurs lakes, vehicles could be restricted
A plan introduced by the superintendent at Voyageurs National Park would end free-ranging access to ice fishing by trucks, cars, all-terrain vehicles and other non-snowmobiles.
Local
Minnesota studying nonfatal drug overdoses to prevent fatal ones
Link between drug overdoses and homelessness in northeast Minnesota provides a target for increased prevention efforts.
Duluth
'The legend lives on': Rare lighting draws Lighthouse and Lightfoot fans to the North Shore
The historic site's beacon was lit for two hours on Wednesday night in honor of Gordon Lightfoot, whose shipwreck ballad resonated with visitors.
Business
DNR recommends Cleveland-Cliffs get much sought after mineral rights in Nashwauk
The rights are up for bid after Mesabi Metallics went into default on state agreements.
Local
Habitually violent client in Minnesota sex offender facility beat staffer with fan motor, charges say
The attack in the Moose Lake facility left the security counselor with bleeding on the brain, according to the charges.
Home & Garden
Nasty spring weather had birds migrating backward in Duluth
Duluth residents spotted mass reverse migration of songbirds.
Duluth
Duluth DFL mayoral candidate won't seek DFL endorsement
Roger Reinert announced this week he'd run a nonpartisan campaign against Mayor Emily Larson after previously seeking the DFL endorsement.
Duluth
Split Rock Lighthouse to honor late Gordon Lightfoot with beacon lighting
Gordon Lightfoot's "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" is a favorite song among many visitors to the park.
Duluth
Staffer at Moose Lake sex offender facility attacked, badly hurt by habitually violent resident
The assault was unprovoked, according to state officials.
Outdoors
Anderson: Environmental Q&A with former Gov. Carlson. 'It's our survival we're talking about'
"I've always felt if a choice must be made between commerce and the environment, the environment should win,'' former Minnesota governor Arne Carlson said in an interview with columnist Dennis Anderson.
Duluth
Driver in St. Louis County dies after semi overturns, catches fire
Several agencies responded to try to put out the blaze.
Olympics
Duluth's Dropkin, Thiesse win world curling title in mixed doubles
It's the Americans' first world title in the sport in 20 years.
Duluth
Grand Marais man's death has locals pulling for his alleged killer
Levi Axtell, who has confessed to murdering Lawrence Scully, has a lot of support from those who knew about the dead man's past.
Business
Controversial Crow Wing Power mine project inches forward
However, an AG investigation and financing are among many challenges the co-op faces.
Duluth
Duluth's Lake Superior Zoo introduces red panda
Zoozee is the only red panda in Minnesota.
Duluth
From birthday party to mainstay: Duluth's Homegrown Music Festival rocks into its 25th year
The multiday festival of local bands started as a birthday party for a local musician and aficionado.
Duluth
Wisconsin jury orders Essentia Health to pay family $19 million in malpractice case
Johnny Galligan's case of meningitis was misdiagnosed days after he was born.
Local
Syphilis cases rose 25% last year in Minnesota
Pandemic might have suppressed screenings for sexually transmitted diseases in 2022, but syphilis cases rose 25% in Minnesota last year.
Duluth
Refinery in Superior, Wis., restarts 5 years after explosion
A 2018 explosion that injured nearly 40 workers and evacuated thousands led to an extensive rebuild.
Duluth
Duluth mayor asks City Council to change course on budget cuts
A potential increase to Local Government Aid is behind her request.
Local
Walz, disaster officials say most Minnesota's flooded rivers are beginning to recede
Meteorologist says dry weather is helping with no major rain or snow forecast in the next two weeks.
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