A $500M project was supposed to transform a Duluth hilltop neighborhood. Now it’s in peril.
Little has happened on the prime Central High School site since a December groundbreaking.
June 3, 2025
He won’t talk about his service in Vietnam. His children got a glimpse on his Honor Flight.
Doug Heiken, a veteran from Grand Rapids, Minn., shared a trip to Washington, D.C., with his son and daughter.
June 3, 2025
Northern Minnesota worried recent dip in Canadian visitors portends slow summer
The economy of Cook County, nestled between Lake Superior and the Canadian border, is driven by tourism. A lot of the tourists are from Canada.
May 31, 2025
Republicans seek to gut federal funding for three Minnesota transit projects
The Northern Lights Express train has bipartisan support, and the Republican advocating for it said he’s disappointed by the delegation’s letter urging elimination of funding.
May 30, 2025
Northeastern Minnesota wildfires mostly contained, but risk of fire remains
The area has seen about half the average amount of rainfall and a hot, dry weekend is ahead.
May 29, 2025
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Iron Range city councilor cut power to three cities during dispute with utility, charges say
Joseph Vaida of McKinley is accused of cutting a tension wire on his property, which knocked out power to Biwabik, Gilbert and his own constituents.
May 29, 2025
Duluth man choked a deputy until officer could no longer speak, charges say
Gideon Joseph Martin, 37, has been convicted of violent crimes it the past.
May 29, 2025
New Port Authority director has eyes on reconstructing Duluth Lake Port
Kevin Beardsley, the public agency’s chief financial officer, takes over for Deb DeLuca next week.
May 29, 2025
Duluth car-living site shut down as neighbors appeal permit
The City Council will affirm or reverse a Planning Commission decision to grant the permit June 5.
May 29, 2025
Red alert: Air quality warning issued for northeastern Minnesota
Air quality is expected to reach unhealthy levels in Cook, Lake, St. Louis and Carlton counties.
May 29, 2025
Duluth tenants want faster repairs. City officials instead call for more tenants’ rights education.
City Council proposes its own new renter legislation after union tries to shape policy.
May 28, 2025
Man chokes St. Louis County deputy; arrested after climbing tree
The deputy was treated and released.
May 27, 2025
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