Greater Minnesota
Iron Range cold-case murder trial stalled before it starts
The search to replace two potential jurors dismissed continues Wednesday in a Chisholm man’s retrial at the St. Louis County Courthouse in Virginia.
January 22, 2025
High Schools
Hall of Fame goalie and Edina hockey coach Willard Ikola dies at 92
Ikola passed away Monday evening, according to Edina High School officials. In 33 years, he led the program to eight state championships and 19 state tournament appearances.
January 21, 2025
Duluth
Duluth overdose deaths prompt questions of supportive housing provider
Within 15 months, three women died alone in Grace Place housing. Their bodies weren’t discovered for days.
January 18, 2025
Curious Minnesota
What’s the story behind Hermantown’s little brick houses?
The 1930s Jackson Project built dozens, aiming to ease urban crowding and give families a way to grow food and keep animals.
January 17, 2025
News & Politics
Minnesota tribe to donate $6 million for physical health programs for Native children
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community on Thursday announced IndigeFit Kids, a three-year philanthropic campaign.
January 16, 2025
Outdoor Activities
Want to cross-country ski? How and where to go in a snow-deficient Minnesota winter.
There are options for Nordic skiing on machine-made snow in the Twin Cities and beyond. Here’s how to get started.
January 14, 2025
High Schools
She's arguably Minnesota’s best girls hockey player ... and as anti-spotlight as can be
Mercury Bischoff, a Minnesota State Mankato-bound standout, leads Minnesota in goals and is sixth in history in points. She’ll likely be a Ms. Hockey Award finalist but said, "It’s not like it’s top of mind.”
January 14, 2025
Duluth
Iron Range cold case trial redux begins this week with defense pointing to different suspect
Michael Allan Carbo will be back in court this week after the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that he should have been allowed an alternate perpetrator defense.
January 13, 2025
Outdoors
Why are some skiers and snowboarders hiking up Buck Hill and Spirit Mountain?
The resorts are the only two in Minnesota that allow uphill access for those who want to “earn their turns.”
January 13, 2025
Duluth
Campaign manager for Duluth mayor cleared of legal wrongdoing
Public records that showed Amber Gurske’s direction of city employees on behalf of Mayor Roger Reinert didn’t violate any statutes, external investigation says.
January 9, 2025
Greater Minnesota
Smoking likely caused fatal fire that engulfed 80-year-old Ely woman while on motorized scooter
Marjorie Hible suffered severe burns in the incident, which occurred outside her nursing home.
January 9, 2025
Greater Minnesota
ATV riders shell out millions riding northern Minnesota trails, study finds
University of Minnesota Extension researchers found an economic impact of $36 million in St. Louis, Lake and Koochiching counties in 2023.
January 8, 2025