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Duluth bus fares dropping to encourage more rides after deep downturn
Some pass costs will fall to boost ridership, pending City Council approval.
Duluth's Zeitgeist Arts Cafe reopens with pop-ups in tow
Bar service and indoor dining resumes Friday.
Sex offenders at Moose Lake protest after rash of COVID deaths
A large outbreak of the virus has fueled long-simmering tensions over civil liberties at the state program.
Grand Marais mayor's dog survives wolf attack
Wolves cornered Blue, a two-year-old Weimaraner, on a trail in the woods.
Blatnik Bridge between Duluth and Superior headed toward retirement, replacement
The bridge connecting Duluth and Superior is due for replacement
Federal stimulus will help pay internet bills, boost broadband access across Minnesota
The COVID relief bill includes $7 billion for increasing access and security.
2021 BWCA visitors will have to learn to 'leave no trace' of their visit
The Forest Service says it's making educational videos mandatory for permits after last season's "unacceptably high amount" of damage to the wilderness.
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Duluth gears up for Viking cruises in 2022
Officials hope the pandemic-stricken industry will come roaring back.
What to drink this week at Twin Ports breweries
We are launching a weekly feature to tell you about what's new at the many breweries and cideries in the Twin Ports.
Walz in Duluth: Coming together again will be 'the hardest thing to do'
The governor made three stops around the state this week to promote civility following the U.S. Capitol riot.
Grandma's Marathon on for June, but only at half of usual capacity
The country's 12th-largest marathon typically brings 20,000 participants and thousands of other visitors to Duluth each year.
Duluth Chamber CEO David Ross retiring later this year
Ross has held the job for nearly 24 years.
Local
Judge rejects plea to return horses to Sleepy Eye trainer
Two men fatally shot on St. Paul's East Side
Charge: Driver's wide turn against red light led to motorcyclist's death in East Bethel
U.S. Bank Stadium's water woes surface again with bubbly replacement barriers
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Sports
Kubiak announces retirement; Vikings to have sixth OC in as many years
Uneven mask-wearing in high school games draws call for full compliance
With no fans, how will Wild have home-ice advantage?
Saunders dissects his own performance after rough Wolves loss
Business
Boston Scientific to pay $1B for portable heart monitor maker in Eagan
State regulators fine Xcel Energy $1M over dispute with solar developers
Minneapolis cap on short-term rentals upsets operators, developers
Minnesota lost nearly 50,000 jobs in December, the second straight month of job losses
Opinion
Can liberty survive all this 'unity'?
A Minneapolis police plan that failed at liftoff
Editorial cartoon: Bill Bramhall on the new boss
Readers Write: National healing, Inauguration Day, U.S. citizenship, comparing administrations
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Why you should revisit 'Moonstruck,' plus 6 other things to watch this week
Twin Cities hotels get creative with cozy in-room dining experiences
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'Vivid' Dakota Johnson brings humor, heart to 'Our Friend'
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Dennis Anderson
Anderson: Prolonged border closing deals crushing blow to businesses, summer rituals

With the largest concentration of hunting and fishing camps in Canada, the region of Ontario just north of Minnesota is especially hard hit by the closed border. And Minnesotans who take those trips feel targeted, too.
Dennis Anderson
Anderson: Duluth a prime tourism spot; does copper-nickel mining pose threat?

Last week, Duluth reported $12.4 million collected in tourism tax revenue, an all-time high. But industry, not tourism, has always been, and remains, among the city's primary economic drivers
Dennis Anderson
Anderson: Pheasants Forever works to keep the base fired up

The annual festival comes to the Twin Cities again this year. While it will arrive amid tough news for birds and habitat, the group stays on point.
Politics
Walz pushes again for carbon-free electricity in Minnesota to avert climate crisis
Minnesota tribes blast Rep. Pete Stauber for opposing Interior nomination
The handwarming story of how Bernie Sanders got his inauguration mittens
Ontario leader blames Pfizer for COVID-19 vaccine delays
Nation
Fauci unleashed: Doc takes 'liberating' turn at center stage
Hard-luck Maryland town gets a $731.1 million Powerball win
Despite reactions, California says virus vaccine can be used
Time, transparency needed as Biden inherits frazzled census
World
Twin suicide bombings rock central Baghdad, at least 32 dead
Canada's governor general resigns after harassment report
French doctor who made Down discovery closer to sainthood
5 killed in blaze at Indian producer of COVID-19 vaccine
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Duluth
Duluth bus fares dropping to encourage more rides after deep downturn
Duluth's Zeitgeist Arts Cafe reopens with pop-ups in tow
Sex offenders at Moose Lake protest after rash of COVID deaths
Grand Marais mayor's dog survives wolf attack
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Dustin Diamond undergoing chemotherapy treatments for cancer
No-go for Joe Exotic: Trump pardon list omits 'Tiger King'
Inauguration fashion: Purple, pearls, American designers
Rapper Bow Wow apologizes for attending packed Houston club
Inspired
Roseville nonprofit expands free food pick-up sites for Minnesotans in need
In recovery from perilous addictions, young adults share their stories through Change the Outcome
Twin Cities-based Remember Project uses plays to talk about dementia and memory loss
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Minnesota lawmakers propose ban and moratorium on copper mining
Mining opponents say Minnesota shouldn't be a guinea pig for risky copper mines.
Attorney argues Duluth officer's shooting of unarmed man was justified by sound of gunshots
Jared Fyle, who was injured by the shots, said the noise was caused by him kicking and locking his door.
Minnesota Power shutting, converting final two coal plants by 2035
The utility announced a retirement timeline for what will likely be the last coal plant in the state.
Duluth approves $50,000 settlement in police dog attack
An off-duty K-9 bit an employee at a hotel in Warroad in 2018.
Surge of support for Grand Rapids wine bar after 'scary couple of months'
When Tia Marie posted her story on social media, an outpouring of community support followed.