Environment
Minnesota nickel mine that would supply Tesla shelves its unusual excavation method
Talon Metals, which is trying to mine nickel near Tamarack, Minn., says it will dig a simpler path to the ore it wants to extract.
December 20, 2024
Home & Garden
Two Harbors home on Lake Superior with ‘Montana lodge vibe’ lists for $4 million
A bar made from bourbon barrels and glass walls made from old windows are among many reclaimed items in the 4,587-square-foot Two Harbors house.
December 20, 2024
Duluth
James Ulland, a former Duluth-area Republican lawmaker turned investment adviser, has died at 82
Ulland was an economist and tree farmer when he entered the political arena.
December 20, 2024
Outdoor Activities
Anderson: Grand Marais maple syrup producers tap into conflict with Minnesota DNR
After leasing trees on state land for 25 years, Mark and Melinda Spinler fear they’ll be shut down.
AuthoredDennis Anderson
AuthoredDennis AndersonDecember 20, 2024
Duluth
Police ID man, woman found dead in car at Duluth airport
Lawrence and Ann Roscoe, of Duluth’s Lakeside neighborhood, were found in the top level of the parking ramp on Thursday evening.
December 20, 2024
News & Politics
St. Louis County Board OKs largest budget yet, at over $500 million
The budgeted $504,403,199 goes toward public safety, roads and bridges, public health and human services, employee wages, community programming, infrastructure and more.
December 20, 2024
Duluth
Fond du Lac Band plans Munger Trail connection
The band is in planning and design stages on the trail that will link to Black Bear Casino and Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College.
December 20, 2024
Duluth
Bois Forte Band member killed in hit-and-run near northern Minnesota casino
The FBI has identified a person of interest in the case.
December 20, 2024
Duluth
Duluth bike group asks for safer roads after cyclist dies crossing Mesaba Avenue at rush hour
Vibrant Streets Duluth wants right-of-way enforcement and a transportation commission, among other safeguards for those using roads.
December 20, 2024
Duluth
Man, woman found dead in car parked in ramp at Duluth airport
Duluth police found the two people while trying to track down the man, who reportedly had been struggling with his mental health.
December 19, 2024
Environment
EPA investigating taconite mine for pollution that threatens wild rice
The U.S. Steel site in northern Minnesota had previously asked for an exception to the standard the company is now accused of violating.
December 19, 2024
News & Politics
There’s little evidence mail service has improved in Minnesota as holidays approach
The Postal Service has been plagued by financial and staffing issues. Service reports show mail is being delivered on time less often than a year ago.
December 19, 2024