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Honor the Earth says Enbridge's proposed Line 3 pipeline is a disaster waiting to happen.
The fire was confined mostly to the attic area of the home.
Starting Friday the lift bridge and Enger tower will turn teal to kick off Light Duluth Teal weekend. It's all to raise awareness for ovarian cancer.
According to police, the suspect has been identified as a 47-year-old Excelsior, Minnesota man.
Planet 3 DuluthPlanet 3 Extreme Air Park gives people of all ages the chance to get active and jump.
Storms moving through the Northland caused outages in the Twin Ports and southern parts of the Iron Range.
The Northland's taste buds were on fire Thursday night at the 26th annual United Way Chili Cook-off. Dozens of organizations competed, cooking and serving pounds of chili all to raise awareness.
The Coast Guard separating the Vista Queen from the path of the John D. Leitch just after the larger boat passed under the Aerial Bridge. Credit: Bob KnightonA spokesperson says in order to set the Vista adrift, it isn't as easy as just untying ropes.
State health officials say babies born to black women in Minnesota are more than twice as likely to die during infancy as babies born to white women.
Officers said they located four shell casings in a backyard, however they didn't find a weapon.
The warning is in effect for all Park Point beaches, effective immediately, until 10 a.m. on Friday.
According to Klobuchar's office, the $1,084,668 grant will allow the airport to install perimeter fencing, rehabilitate the runway, and remove obstructions.
National Bank of Commerce volunteers are helping protect our region's watersheds and getting their hands dirty in the process.
Duluth Mayor, Emily Larson met with the public Wednesday to talk about her proposal for funding road repairs. Her plan for a half percent transportation sales tax is separate from her budget proposal, which would dedicate $1 million from the general fund to street improvements.
St. Louis County Public Works recently completed the installation of blue lights on the traffic signal posts of 14 intersections in Duluth and Hermantown.
Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith was in Duluth today discussing the impact of opioids in the region. In a round table discussion, Smith met with the mayor, representatives from the county, the Duluth Police, and health professionals to learn the impact of local approaches to the crisis.
It's stories like hers AARP and the Better Business Bureau are hoping to prevent through their Scam Jam events. Monday's was the sixth Scam Jam AARP has organized with the BBB of North Dakota and Minnesota in the past two years but the first in the Twin Ports.
Duluth's status as a global competitor in the shipping industry is on the rise.
Storms rolled through the Northland early Wednesday morning, and one woman caught the beautiful light show on camera.
The first open skate session will be held on September 20th from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
On Thursday, the Raleigh Edison School will hold their annual Bully Free Block Party, and on Saturday, A Breath of Hope will host a 5K Walk/Run in the Brighton Beach area.
The Duluth School Board unanimously approved a resolution aimed at lowering the businesses allowed to sell flavored tobacco products during Tuesday's school board meeting.
© SmartAssetAccording to a new study, Duluth has been ranked the top spot for the least-stressed city in America.
Residents will see a 4.7 percent annual increase for the next six years.
Fifth graders from across Duluth got the chance to check out the forests in their own backyards Tuesday. It's all a part of the annual 5th Grade Forestry Field Day, where students explore one of Duluth's city parks.
St. Louis County leads the state in overdose deaths per capita but with a $675,000 State Targeted Response grant, a coalition of Saint Louis County groups is fighting that statistic.
Starting Thursday, Haines Road will be closed between Arrowhead Road and Highway 53.
While many are going to be outdoors, chasing the changing leaves as we head into fall... Meteorologist Adam Lorch is actually heading underground. He's going for a deeper look into the history of the Soudan Mine, in this weeks Get Outdoors.
Overcoming addictionSeptember is recovery month. A time to raise awareness and understanding for those recovering from drug and alcohol abuse. Duluth resident Tyler Conley knows the challenges of addiction all too well.
There's a renewed push to create another entryway to Lake Superior. New Legislation, the Soo Locks Modernization Act proposed by U.S Congressman Rick Nolan would help provide money for a new navigation lock at the Soo Lock Complex.
Douglas County authorities are notifying the public about the release of a sex offender.
Early childhood education between birth and age eight is a vital time for brain development, but finding the people to do that job is slim to none.
Wahlsten began working at the zoo in 1950 and took over as director in 1965. He retired in 1984.
Roughly ten people participated in the protest, which was aimed to halt construction of the pipeline.
Every year, the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation recognizes the programs and projects at the top of the tier through the Touchstone Awards.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Minnesota is running out of time to receive approval from the federal government for its plan to lower health insurance premiums next year.
Starting this weekend, according to the Mayor of Bentleyville, Nathan Bentley, volunteers are needed every Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 am - 4 pm, and Wednesdays from 5 pm - 8 pm.
Color run 5kOne thousand people took a quick dip into some color Sunday.
Soil Collected at Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial SiteThe Equal Justice Initiative of Montgomery plans to create a Memorial to Peace and Justice, which will remember the thousands of lives lost to racial lynchings in the U.S. As part of this memorial, the Initiative is collecting soil from lynching sites to be displayed in a museum.
A 79-year-old man died Saturday after getting trapped underneath a bulldozer, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office.
Book FairZenith opened up in July but Saturday was all about books.
It doesn't draw quite the crowd that Grandma's Marathon does, but for the 22nd straight year, the Northshore Inline Marathon skated into town.
Duluth woman found in submerged vehicleA 79-year-old woman was found dead inside a submerged car in a lake in Duluth.
FEmnFestFemale musicians are taking the stage at this weekend's FEmnFEST.
Balloon FestAlthough balloons never took off, people were invited to climb inside the basket and help the pilot light the flame.
A man reported missing this week was taken into custody by Duluth police Friday on a warrant from Pope County, Minn.
According to police, officers were sent to the intersection of Lake Avenue and Fourth Street just before 9 p.m. Monday.
Third degree assault charges have been filed following a stabbing this week in Duluth's Central Hillside.
A 21-year-old Cloquet man has pleaded guilty to stalking and indecent exposure charges.
A Superior High School teacher is facing charges for allegedly striking a student, according to police.
This year's expo features a combination of new and returning vendors, including Bent Paddle beer tasting, and a Harbor City Roller Dames roller derby.
With more rain in the forecast, officials say the roads will remain closed through the weekend.
On September ninth, police say they received a report of a sexual assault in the Woodland neighborhood involving a juvenile male.
Both Minnesota and Wisconsin's archery deer hunting seasons open on Saturday, September 16th.
The Douglas County Health Department says it's the first bird to test positive in the county since surveillance for the virus began in May.
The idea is to continue the restoration efforts of Wild Rice in the river.
A special night Thursday raising money for veterans.
Duluth FireFacing a more than $380,000 cut in the mayor's proposed budget, Duluth Fire Chief Dennis Edwards said his department is working to make cuts without cutting service.
UPDATE: According to Douglas County Sheriff, Thomas Dalbec, five people were arrested after parking their vehicles in front of two gates blocking employees from coming in and out of the lot at Enbridge Line 3's construction office in Superior.
© CREDIT: Lake Superior CollegeLake Superior College is reporting the highest total enrollment in more than five years.
ISD 704 officials say the school will be closed due to a water system issue.
Olive Garden's $100 never-ending pasta pass will return Thursday, with a new bonus. Guests who claim one of 22,000 pasta passes, will enjoy eight weeks of access to unlimited pasta.
According to department spokespeople, the mounted patrol is just one of a wide variety of things they're looking at when considering potential cuts.
Athletes with the Special Olympics were treated to a brighter, whiter smile in Duluth.
As part of their annual giving campaign, this year the Head of the Lakes United Way is asking "what do you fight for?"
A Minnesota non-profit pushing for safe and healthy water in the Duluth area has now filed the required paperwork, showing its financial contributions to the campaigns of City Council candidates.
Credit: Epicurean Facebook PageSpokespeople say the company quickly outgrew their space in West Duluth.
Post secondary schools were scored on several metrics, including graduation and retention rates.
© Credit: Minnesota Power Facebook PageOfficials say crews are working 16 hour days in Miami in temperatures around 95 degrees, with high humidity.
All work between Sixth and 23rd Avenues East is still expected to be completed this fall.
The company announced on its "A Bullseye View" blog that it will hire approximately 100,000 new team members across all of its U.S. stores.
© Imagine Duluth 2035Duluth leaders are asking people to imagine Canal Park with all its potential as a local, statewide, and regional destination.
Sipress responds to censure petition"I used language in that I shouldn't have used and I regret that and I apologize for using inappropriate language," Sipress said. "But I don't apologize for standing up for the good name of hard working community volunteers who are just trying to make Duluth a better place."
Preliminary results from Tuesday's primary election in Duluth are in.
It is quite the catch to have the American Pickers from the History Channel in your neck of the woods, and that is exactly what is happening this year in the Northland.
MnDOT says the warning light systems were installed at five locations in order to help reduce the collisions between vehicles and pedestrians.
Whether you're a bird hunter or a sport shooter, you know that getting out to the range is important in order to hone your skills. In this weeks Get Outdoors, Meteorologist Adam Lorch shows us how he prepares for grouse hunting season by turning clays into dust.
There are few details yet as to what prompted a large police presence in downtown Duluth Monday night.
Voting for City Council At Large MemberOn the ballot: Zack Filipovich, Janet Kennedy, Barb Russ, Brandon Sorvik, Jan Swanson, Rich Updegrove, Rich Williams, Tom Furman, Howie Hanson and Renee Van Nett.
Candidates run for open school board seatOn the Ballot: Josh Gorham, Dana Krivogorsky, Loren Martell, Sally Trnka and Harry Welty.
The Minnesota Department of Commerce says Enbridge Energy has failed to establish the need for its proposal to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across northern Minnesota.
In a statement released Monday morning, District Two candidate Ryan Sistad says he was "deeply troubled by the divisive dialogue that transpired over the weekend."
According to the Lake County Sheriff's Office, they received multiple 911 calls from Palisade Head, north of Silver Bay along Lake Superior.
KIA of Duluth Drag RaceDrag racing returned to Garfield Avenue over the weekend for two days of excitement and adrenaline.
Donating hair for a causeProgram participants are encouraged to donate 8 inches of hair or $8.
A petition to censure Duluth City Council President, Joel Sipress was created after an exchange via Facebook Messenger turned aggressive.
The Twin Ports Area Walk to End Alzheimer's reaches 80% of their donation goalThe Twin Ports Area Walk to End Alzheimer's was held today at the DECC.
10th year anniversary celebrationThe Essentia Health Duluth Heritage Sports center is celebrating its 10th year anniversary.
Lake Superior Zoo accreditation renewedFull extension of the accreditation also is important to the zoo’s long-term capital plan, which calls for $15 million in improvements to the zoo in coming years, starting with a $4 million Bear Country exhibit that will feature brown bears as well as educational programming about conservation and environmental stewardship.
© This is a park in Xoxo, Mexico, ten minutes from Nielsen's home. Photo Credit: Gloria MartinezEllie Nielsen currently lives in Oaxaca, Mexico with her fiance and his family.
Minnesota's attorney general is suing a magazine sales company alleging deceptive sales tactics. Lori Swanson filed a lawsuit Thursday that accuses Your Magazine Service Inc. and owner Wayne Dahl Jr. of...
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