Trump’s order to gut community-building program ‘existential threat’ to Minnesota lenders
A March 14 executive order halts spending to a Treasury Department program supported by Republicans and Democrats.
April 4, 2025
Essentia expanding ER for Iron Range, including more beds for mental health crises
The undersized ER at Essentia Health-Virginia has been strained by more patients in mental health crises.
April 2, 2025
Canada says it won’t slap its new tariff on groceries carried in by visitors
As long as food and other consumables are for personal use, the 25% surcharge won’t apply, a government official said.
April 2, 2025
State Republicans want to nix funds for train between Duluth and Twin Cities
But supporters say the Northern Lights Express could be “transformative.”
April 1, 2025
Officials ID skier who suffered fatal injuries on Minnesota slope
The 21-year-old man was rushed to a nearby hospital and declared dead there.
March 31, 2025
How much should college students work? A Mankato professor looks at link between too much work and failing grades.
Many college students are working as tuition rises, but a professor researched the maximum number of hours a week a student can work before their grades could suffer.
March 30, 2025
Are Minnesota districts facing uphill push to get more kids to walk to school?
Schools are pushing more kids to walk or bike in hopes of introducing physical activity, easing transportation budgets and de-congesting drop-off zones.
March 29, 2025
Duluth man gets prison for sexual conduct against young church-goers
Clint Massie pleaded guilty to acts against girls in his church, but violated the terms of his pre-sentencing release when he went to a funeral where children were present.
March 27, 2025
IRRRB picks new chair to replace Justin Eichorn, out after he resigned from Senate after arrest
Sen. Robert Farnsworth of Hibbing is new chair of the Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation Board.
March 26, 2025
Duluth mayor pushes downtown living
But work remains to make the area livable, Mayor Roger Reinert said in his state of the city address, where he also warned of possible property tax hikes.
March 26, 2025
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Allete meets tough hometown crowd over pending sale of Duluth company
The potential $6.2 billion sale, which includes Minnesota Power, would take it private.
March 25, 2025
Parents say Minnesota’s involuntary commitment system failed their sons. What should change?
Families say loved ones with serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia fall through gaps in Minnesota’s civil commitment system. Lawmakers and advocates disagree on what’s needed.
March 25, 2025
