Duluth
Woman fatally stabbed in downtown Duluth, police say
Police are trying to determine whether the stabbing is related to a shooting around the same time that wounded one person.
Local
USA Hockey leans on Minnesota to fortify under-17 roster
Eight from the state make up more than a third of the development program's squad. Two played for their high schools last season.
Business
Legislators scramble to create tax, environmental plan for Minnesota's first helium operation
State and local officials fear Canadian-based Pulsar could move ahead with its northeastern Minnesota project and use gas from under state land without paying royalties.
Local
Finalists named for 2024 Minnesota Teacher of the Year
The annual honor given by the teachers union will be presented during a banquet on May 5 in St. Paul.
Local
Amid teacher shortage, Minnesota schools turn to international recruiting
Districts from Fridley to Red Lake to Willmar have hired dozens of educators from other countries, namely the Philippines, to fill open jobs.
Local
Search continues for Peter Martin, missing from Fond du Lac reservation since March 8
More than $10,000 has been raised for a reward fund.
Local
Former Duluth ski coach indicted on federal child pornography charges
John David Degelau allegedly had images on his cell phone and an external hard drive.
Local
Future of Northland College in Ashland, Wis., remains uncertain as fundraising effort falls short
The small private liberal arts school, just blocks from Lake Superior, said it needed to raise $12 million by Wednesday to stay open. A decision will be made in two weeks.
Local
Superior denies utilities' land use requests for $1B power plant
The Wednesday night City Council decision adds a new hurdle for the Nemadji Trail Energy Center.
Local
Ex-wife testifies that Apple River stabbing suspect a peaceful person
Sondra Miu testifies in court that feared for her ex-husband's safety when she saw young men surround him on the Apple River; Nicolae Miu has claimed self defense in the fight that left four people seriously injured and one person, Isaac Schuman, 17, dead.
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.
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