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Parts of Minnesota under fire weather watch, air quality alert Sunday
If you are headed out for the holiday weekend, be aware of these alerts.
St. Cloud
Woman injured in black bear attack in central Minnesota
A "bear swiped at her, striking her in several places," according to the Minnesota DNR.
Duluth
Student at Concordia in St. Paul killed, 2 others hurt in single-vehicle crash south of Duluth
The Wisconsin State Patrol says the driver swerved to miss an object in the road and lost control, causing the vehicle to overturn.
Photography
Memorial Day weekend at Itasca State Park
Memorial Day weekend crowds gather at the Mississippi River headwaters at Itasca State Park in Park Rapids, Minn. on Friday, May 26, 2023.
Duluth
Man pleads not guilty to charges of smuggling people across Canadian border
Steve Shand appeared via Zoom in Duluth on Friday.
Duluth
Hibbing Public Utilities Commission fined for emissions violations
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued the $17,245 fine.
Outdoors
Guns, wolves cause split between Walz and popular deer hunting group
The event's original partner, Minnesota Deer Hunters Association, is disgruntled over the governor's leadership on gun control and wolf hunting.
Outdoors
Anderson: Guides' guide to summer, whether boating, fishing or paddling
Some of Minnesota's most interesting people make a living not in an office but in a boat or canoe.
Business
Minnesota awards Nashwauk mineral leases to Cleveland-Cliffs
The Department of Natural Resources had canceled Mesabi Metallics' rights to the leases in Nashwauk after the company failed to meet requirements.
Outdoors
It's not easy to predict ice out in the BWCA — but this year it came late
BWCA.com, an indispensable champion of canoe country with entry points and lake maps, active forums and guides, declared ice out in its newsletter Tuesday.
Duluth
Businesses seek class-action suit against Duluth over stormwater fees
A jury trial is slated for February.
Business
Mesabi Metallics' last-ditch effort could complicate award of Nashwauk mineral leases
A state panel on Thursday will vote whether to approve the Department of Natural Resources' recommendation to award the leases to Cleveland-Cliffs.
Outdoors
Legislature passes jumbo outdoors bill with 'transformational' money
If you care about fishing, final legislation heading to the desk of Gov. Tim Walz might be considered a record catch. Hunters and visitors to state parks also will see improvements.
Local
'Boy, did we make history': Duluth, Arrowhead leaders celebrate region's big wins in Minnesota budget
Millions will flow to the region for projects ranging from sewer system upgrades to a new passenger rail.
Duluth
City of Duluth pulls tax subsidies from Lincoln Park apartment developer
The decision to convert Lincoln Park apartments into hotel space has rankled residents, elected officials and housing advocates.
Local
Duluth gets another shot at Christmas with new feature film
"Rescuing Christmas," by the producers of "Merry Kiss Cam," wrapped up filming Monday in Duluth.
Duluth
In Duluth, Walz touts $240M investment to replace lead pipes, where 9,000 homes are affected
As many as 9,000 properties throughout the city still have water entering through lead pipes.
Duluth
Goodnight, Goodman: Iron Range's mini Carnegie Hall hosts its last concert
A century-old performance space at Virginia High School gets its final concert before students shift to the new Rock Ridge High School.
Outdoors
Anglers find walleye heaven, fish kills on an opener when attendance sagged
Reports were upbeat in the north, but bad weather fouled the celebration on southern lakes. License sales were the lowest since 2014.
Duluth
Developers of Duluth barge sauna say there's none like it anywhere in U.S.
Cedar & Stone Nordic Sauna hopes to add a sauna-equipped barge to its offerings at Pier B Resort this summer.
Local
More wildfire smoke is headed for Minnesota — and could keep coming all summer
Canadian wildfires are burning earlier than expected this year and could bring poor air quality on and off through the summer.
Local
Man charged with stealing 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers from Judy Garland Museum in 2005
The famous shoes were recovered 13 years later.
Duluth
Split Rock Lighthouse overhauls exhibits for first time since 1990s, adds 'statement piece'
Split Rock Lighthouse will soon debut its 650-pound replica of the third-order Fresnel lens that casts its beacon light.
Sports
Neal: Northwoods League Softball arrives, with goal of lifting game and players
The project comes from the same origins as the men's baseball league that has burgeoned.
Sports
Northwoods League Softball set for 2024 debut in cities across Midwest
The nation's first for-profit women's summer collegiate softball league will model itself after the Northwoods League, its baseball counterpart.
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