Canoer whose body was found in Boundary Waters ID’d as Twin Cities man

Robert Sydney James, 62, was believed to be on a solo canoe trip in northern Minnesota.
May 12, 2025

Residents evacuated, structures damaged as wildfire rapidly spreads Sunday in St. Louis County

As of 3 p.m., officials estimated the fire had covered about 160 acres.
May 11, 2025

Tolkkinen: On a three-day northern Minnesota tour, the grit and glory of our state became clear

A trip through western and northern Minnesota revealed points of pride and dire need.

Duluth area’s garbage gets new home on the Range — and could contribute to cleaner water

Resource Renew will route solid waste to an innovative Iron Range landfill after Moccasin Mike closes in 2026.
May 9, 2025

Nate Bargatze has sold more tickets than any other act to play Duluth’s Amsoil Arena. Who are the Top 5 artists to perform at the DECC?

The comedian has sold nearly 8,000 tickets for Thursday’s performance, causing a bit of panic at the venue that has onsite parking for only 2,000.
May 7, 2025

Popular Grandma’s Marathon brought $40 million to Duluth’s economy

The total take is good news as slots for all three races this June are filled already.
May 7, 2025

As measles spreads nationwide, fewer Minnesota kindergartners have ‘herd immunity’

Minnesota’s kindergartners have been below the recommended 95% threshold for years, and more parents are getting exemptions for the MMR vaccine. Where are children most vulnerable to infectious spread?
May 6, 2025
A line chart shows the trend of vaccinations among Minnesota kindergartners from 2014 through 2024, highlighting the MMR vaccine, which is down about 10 percentage points over the decade.

Duluth Marshall's Marsolek records 17 strikeouts in two-hit shutout over Proctor

Owen Marsolek struck out 17 to lead the Hilltoppers to a 3-0 victory Monday at Siebert Field.
May 6, 2025

Duluth’s first Palestinian café to close after less than a year

“We remain committed to our mission of sharing Palestinian culture and cuisine, albeit in ways yet to be determined,” its owners wrote.
May 5, 2025

Feds cut grant supporting St. Scholastica students’ mental health work with schoolkids

The program placed occupational therapy graduate students in regional classrooms.
May 5, 2025
College of St. Scholastica President Barbara McDonald poses for a portrait in September. The college announced nearly $4 million in federal and private grants Wednesday. ORG XMIT: MIN1910071948570674

Enrollment data shows how Minnesota schools and students are changing. Look up your district.

The number of kids is relatively flat, but students are more diverse than they used to be and their families are choosing different kinds of schools.
May 5, 2025

Anderson: These 10 Minnesota lakes will get you hooked on walleye fishing

The state’s “Big 10″ account for nearly half of the annual harvest.
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