Duluth
Duluth chamber's new leader says organization must take lead in pandemic recovery
His goal is "to make Duluth more prosperous for every person who's here."
Movies
Minnesota Deaf school grad Daniel Durant is Duluth's resident movie star
Duluth resident Daniel Durant is ready to make a splash on the screen with "CODA."
Local
Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth schools reinstating mask mandates
The move goes into effect Monday in Mpls.; board vote to come in St. Paul.
Duluth
Use of deadly force justified in February standoff in Duluth
K-9 Officer Luna was shot and killed by David Conwell during the standoff.
Local
New front in Line 3 legal fight: Wild rice is plaintiff in lawsuit against DNR
White Earth Band of Ojibwe exerts sovereignty, advances novel "rights of nature" theory.
Duluth
Duluth's Lakewalk's love locks 'doomed in a dump'
A decision was made to remove the posts along with the rest of the debris in rebuilding after storm.
Duluth
Hockey coach John Craig Arko, who made space for Minnesota's youngest players, dies at 79
He saw that Minnesota's most talented young players were missing out on elite playing opportunities in the offseason, so he co-founded the Minnesota Blades in 1989.
Local
At least 2 die in Aitkin County crash
The condition of one driver, a 23-year-old man from Brooklyn Park, has not yet been disclosed.
Duluth
Duluth-based Essentia mandates employee COVID-19 vaccines
The requirement covers all 13,000 workers in three states.
Duluth
Minnesota Power seeking millions from former Duluth paper mill owner
Verso says its requirements were over when the plant was sold and the new owner started making electricity payments.
Duluth
Air quality alert extended through Wednesday for northern Minnesota as wildfire smoke lingers
The alert for the southern half of the state expired Tuesday afternoon.
Business
Superior, Wis., promises 'lots of jobs' in new marketing campaign
Superior marketers offer 'lots of jobs, lots of living'
Duluth
Hibbing man arrested in theft of unlocked, running St. Louis County squad car
He led officials on a pursuit on the Iron Range.
Duluth
In Duluth and St. Louis County, CDC now recommends masks
St. Louis County has seen "substantial transmission" recently. Health officials say vaccines remain the best long-term solution, but masks are now necessary to slow the momentum of the delta variant.
Local
Man arrested after shooting, standoff at Duluth home
A 46-year-old was arrested and facing charges.
Duluth
Minnesotans brace for several more days of smoky skies
The latest forecast calls for smoke into Tuesday before relief comes. In the meantime, officials advised restrictions in outdoor activities.
Duluth
As wildfires rage on, Minnesota braces for more smoke
"Our children couldn't be outside," Gov. Walz told President Biden on Friday.
Duluth
Duluth opens door to more vacation rentals
New short-term permits and cap expansion under consideration.
Duluth
Meet St. Louis County's new land and minerals director
Julie Marinucci's focus is on "generational" land use.
Business
Scorching drought exacerbates Line 3 water concerns in northern Minnesota
MPCA is investigating nine drilling mud releases along the pipeline construction route.
Business
Minnesota lawmakers debate which workers get a piece of $250 million in aid
A working group has until Sept. 6 to send recommendations to the Legislature.
Music
Bon Iver to head up Line 3 protest concert Aug. 18 at Duluth's Bayfront Park
The Water Is Life festival will benefit Winona LaDuke's Honor the Earth with First Ave and many more performers involved.
Business
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Duluth Costco likely open by November
Hiring has already begun for the company's 13th location in Minnesota.
Local
FBI: Suspect in custody after Red Lake Nation police officer shot, killed
Tribal chairman directs tribal programs and businesses to lower flags to half-staff.
Local
Ely's Blueberry/Art Festival canceled after severe storm wrecks area
Severe storm leaves wreckage and power outages.
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