High Schools
Change at the top looms in high school softball rankings
Farmington's victory over Rosemount will weigh heavily. Meanwhile, Randolph stands strong at 14-0 in Class 2A.
Local
This ancient tree is one of the oldest in Minnesota. The warming climate might kill it.
The Legacy Tree, a northern white cedar, has withstood dozens of windstorms, endured drought, dodged fires and even escaped the lumber mill, which leveled the surrounding forest. It is a bridge to Minnesota's past — but it may not survive Minnesota's future climate.
Duluth
A reporter and her child navigate a Minnesota rite of passage: a ropes course
A three-day trip to one of the state's environmental learning centers offered outdoor experiences, bird encounters and decisive moments 30 feet off the ground.
Business
Minnesota Power agrees to smaller bill increase for customers in settlement
If utility regulators approve the deal with state officials, residential customers' electric rates would increase 4.9% instead of the originally posed 12%.
Local
Black nonprofit sees investments in Duluth's Central Hillside as 'catalyst'
A major 'transformational' grant awarded by the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation is its largest to date.
Duluth
Duluth 'plunger' vandal charged with defacing multiple sites in months-long spree
Mason Kenneth Manseau was arrested in early April, released, and arrested again in May.
Sports
Souhan: A sausage? A knee surgery? Minnesota sports has gone mad
In a week unlike any other in state history, the Twins and Timberwolves both got on a roll, unlike the Twins' smelly talisman.
Duluth
Historic $7.8M jury award in death of Minnesotan struck by driver who was high from huffing aerosol
An attorney for the manufacturer said her client intends to appeal.
High Schools
Randolph calls reasons for losing STA hockey job 'lame excuses'
Mike Randolph was let go by St. Thomas Academy after finishing last season tied for most wins by a Minnesota high school hockey coach. He vows to be coaching somewhere else next season.
Duluth
Ship found at the bottom of Lake Superior more than 100 years after it went missing
A team from the Great Lakes Shipwrecks Historical Society found the Adella Shores 650 feet deep in Lake Superior near Whitefish Point.
High Schools
Tied for state wins record, prep hockey coach Randolph loses job
According to coach Mike Randolph, a St. Thomas Academy official told him that 'little things' led to the decision to let him go as the school's hockey coach.
Local
Thou shalt not blend church and state, new Minnesota jail is told
Residents on tours who discovered religious quotes lining cellblock walls of the Grand Rapids facility allege First Amendment violation.
Duluth
Grandmother guilty of neglect that led to 7-year-old girl dying on Christmas on Red Lake Reservation
State death records say the girl died in an emergency room from malnutrition and a severe infection from lice.
Nation
Remote Lake Superior island wolf numbers are stable but moose population declining, researchers say
Researchers forced to cut short an annual survey of wildlife on a remote Lake Superior island this winter due to unusually warm weather announced Tuesday that they managed to gather data that shows the wolf population is stable.
Duluth
Parts of Twin Ports Interchange project could open in fall; completion is in sight
A representative from the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council said the investigation is ongoing regarding historical artifacts found at construction sites.
Politics
Bipartisan bill proposes student teacher stipends to combat teacher shortage in Minnesota
The 12-week pilot program is slated to start in the 2024-25 school year in collaboration with colleges in Duluth, St. Cloud and elsewhere in Greater Minnesota.
Outdoors
Licensing for Minnesota recreation making major leap to digital age
You'll still be able to buy a paper license at your favorite bait shop or store, but most hunters, anglers, boaters, snowmobilers, ATV riders and skiers will carry permissions on their phones.
Local
Duluth Homegrown Music Festival kicks off without mayor for first time in two decades
New Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert declined to participate, organizers said.
Local
Federal funds to help restore Lake Superior sandbar
The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will partner with a University of Wisconsin research reserve to preserve the western end of popular Wisconsin Point.
Local
In Grand Rapids, Itasca Pride plans first event, but faces pushback
"Straight pride" is planning its parade around the same location.
Local
Duluth mayor pledges population growth in the long-stalled city
Mayor Roger Reinert said he won't raise taxes next year and will take a tougher stance on panhandling.
Inspired
Minnesota veteran makes 1,000-mile 'gratitude walk' for program that helps vets
Daniel Crawford hiked in honor of 23rd Veteran, a Duluth program that turns trauma triggers into positive vibes.
Local
Florian Chmielewski, former senator and Funtime Band accordion player, dies at 97
Chmielewski played at his own 97th birthday party at the VFW two months ago.
Variety
The stolen ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' were recovered by the FBI. But the tale isn't over.
The reporter who dug up the dirt, the museum head who took the heat and Grand Rapids itself are forever changed by the ruby slipper theft.
Local
Two stalled Duluth housing projects move ahead
Together, the projects will add more than 250 apartments to city's inventory.
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