Local
U.S. Attorney's Office adds Duluth office in time for indictment of 8 alleged drug traffickers
According to an indictment, the Chicago-based traffickers had been distributing meth and fentanyl.
Local
MnDOT's 2024 to-do list includes nearly 200 road and bridge projects
The agency released its list of $1.6 billion in projects Tuesday, signaling the beginning of road construction season.
Local
In response to rift, Duluth med students reach out to trans community
Students organized a gender-affirming care night after disappointment in how U medical leaders handled concerns about a student group opposing certain gender care.
Local
First saltie of the season cruises under Duluth's Aerial Lift Bridge
The Barbro is picking up a load of wheat, then heading off to Algeria.
Local
Kathy Cargill's Cheerios statement leads to donations for Duluth nonprofits
The Cheerio Challenge asked residents to donate cereal or money to groups with food shelves or meal programs.
Local
Northern Minnesota city lands in contempt of court over bids for city garage
Proctor said the lowest bidder to build a garage wasn't a 'responsible' bidder and awarded the project to a competitor.
Local
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Duluth Art Institute, pushed out of the historic Depot, finds a new home
Exhibitions will move to the fourth floor of the U.S. Bank building.
Outdoors
Anderson: Courts, not politicians, should rule on Red Lake, White Earth lands
Look to the Mille Lacs case for an example of treaty claims correctly decided by courts, not the Minnesota Legislature.
South Metro
Holy Family hires boys hockey coach from program on the rise
Zack Friedli, who was associate head coach as Chanhassen reached the Class 2A final, will take over the Fire.
Sports
Weather doesn't change message to Minnesota snowmobilers: Season is over
Late snow raises idea of late-season riding, but state group and DNR say safety, impact and trail rules take precedent.
Local
Minnesota's graduation rates dipped. Look up how your school performed.
Graduation rates dipped slightly for Black, Asian, Latino students and students learning English. Look up your school's results.
Duluth
Despite success, Duluth mayor wants to review out-of-town tourism partnership
Tourism tax revenue reached a record high at nearly $15 million in 2023.
Local
University of Minnesota announces pick for next Duluth chancellor
The U announced Wednesday that it had selected Charles Nies, a higher education administrator in California who has Minnesota ties.
Local
Expedition is planned to find wreckage of Wisconsin WWII ace pilot's famous plane
The P-38, nicknamed Marge, crashed without pilot Richard Bong in March 1944.
Duluth
Transportation officials will take vessel collisions into consideration in designing new Blatnik Bridge
MnDOT officials say they are mindful of disasters like the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
Duluth
Sex assault case dismissed against Duluth teacher, investigation remains open
In the meantime, according to the St. Louis County Attorney's Office, the case could be refiled.
Variety
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Duluth pub responds to Cargill's diss by serving Cheerios with its beer
The community is also donating boxes of the cereal to local food shelves.
Local
Duluth City Council rejects Israel-Hamas war cease-fire resolution
The majority of councilors said their focus should be on city issues, rather than international.
Duluth
Charge: Driver admits 'jamming out' on air guitar when he hit and killed pedestrian in Moose Lake
The motorist was caught earlier this year on his phone while driving, according to court records.
Duluth
Brooks: Billionaire pees in Duluth's Cheerios
In which Kathy Cargill tries to buy up Park Point, insults the neighbors, ignores questions and withholds pickleball from Duluth.
Local
Duluth man charged with murder of woman who got no-contact order against him 10 days earlier
Dale John Howard had been charged with misdemeanor domestic assault against Allisa Marie Vollan, found dead earlier this month.
High Schools
Transfers make major impact at boys basketball tourney — and people noticed
All four state champions — two public schools and two privates —benefited from players who transferred. That and more from the weekend.
Local
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Duluth mayor posts cheeky reply after Kathy Cargill rips up plans for Park Point
Roger Reinert, who sent a letter to Kathy Cargill about her intentions on Park Point, was described as peeing "in his Cheerios" in a recent story.
Books
Duluth's Leif Enger returns with stunning novel 'I Cheerfully Refuse'
FICTION: As civilization collapses, its characters hold onto hope any way they can.
High Schools
All the boys basketball state tournament winners, in one spot
Minnetonka surprised Wayzata, Totino-Grace won its third title in a row, Breck won its first, and Cherry's championship began the day.
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