Controlled burns will take place at various sites in mid-April
Controlled burns, also known as prescribed burns or prescribed fire, is a land management strategy that uses the controlled application of fire to support healthy ecosystems.
Quote Me, Howie: On the Timberwolves-Lakers first round series
"A disappointing draw, to be sure. I would have much preferred to see the Nuggets in the first round." -- Don Ness
St. Louis County to present Public Health Achievement Awards at Tuesday board meeting
By Dana Kazel The St. Louis County Board and the county's Public Health Division will present Public Health Achievement Awards to four individuals in recognition of their work to improve the health of individuals and communities in St. Louis County. The awards will be presented during the St.
Shane Guiter joins Star Tribune as Vice President of Philanthropy
The Minnesota Star Tribune continues its momentum of building a sustainable future model for local news.
One repeat, one first-time champion at 2025 Fitger's 5K
“Matt [Braithwaite] and I have had good battles, and he’s beaten me the last couple times out. I was just glad I had a kick today, because I needed it.” Scott Behling, Fitger's 5K 2025 champion
Duluth Police attempts to locate individual missing since March 19
The Duluth Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 40-year-old Tarah Fichtner. She was last seen on Wednesday, March 19 in Downtown Duluth at around 4:40 p.m. Tarah is described as a white female, 5’4”, 115 pounds last seen wearing a black jacket, black
Good Reads: Friday
Today at The Minnesota Star Tribune Reusse: Timberwolves are the kings of unpredictability, and that’s what makes them so fun A whirlwind 48 hours proves the Wolves are anything but boring, and that’s why they can be dangerous in the playoffs... if they can find a way to
Good Reads: Thursday
Today at The Minnesota Star Tribune: Anxiety increases over possibility that Duluth EPA Great Lakes lab could close DULUTH – Anxieties are mounting that a water pollution laboratory buttressing Lake Superior’s North Shore is slated to be closed, potentially terminating work for dozens of scientists and shuttering an economic engine
Highway 2 in Saginaw to temporarily close for railroad bridge repair
A segment of Highway 2 in Saginaw will close for up to three weeks as CN Railroad makes repairs to a railroad bridge. Highway 2 will be closed between Highways 33 and 194, beginning Monday, April 14, through Friday, May 2. Signs will be posted directing general traffic to use
The Minnesota Star Tribune offers free digital subscriptions to all graduating high school seniors across Minnesota
“We’re excited to give every graduating senior in Minnesota a free one-year subscription to the Star Tribune, no strings attached. We hope it's the beginning of a long habit of staying informed about your community and the world.” -- Steve Grove, Publisher and CEO of the Star Tribune
The Minnesota Star Tribune announces plans for ‘Minnesota Matters’ tour
“Our intent with Minnesota Matters is to have authentic conversations with people throughout our state to inform people that we’re interested in learning more about what’s important to them.” -- Kyndell Harkness, Head of Culture and Community for the Minnesota Star Tribune