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Bulldogs men's hockey names 2026-27 captains, all former Hermantown standoutsDULUTH — Minnesota Duluth will enter the 2026-27 men's hockey season with a leadership group built entirely from Hermantown. The Bulldogs announced their captains Friday after a midweek
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DULUTH — An explosion involving a 17,000-gallon fuel tank injured a worker and triggered a fire Monday afternoon at a fuel transfer facility in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, prompting firefighters to cool two nearby tanks as crews worked to prevent the incident from spreading. The Duluth Fire Department
Most of the development would consist of studio apartments, with additional one- and two-bedroom units. Titanium said the project is designed largely for college students and young professionals, putting a new concentration of housing immediately adjacent to LSC.
DULUTH — A 25-year-old man was jailed early Sunday after a stabbing in downtown Duluth left a 37-year-old man injured, police said. Officers responded at about 12:10 a.m. Sunday to a report of a stabbing in the 100 block of West First Street. They found
“Our community is older than average and less wealthy than average. And property taxes don’t care about ability to pay. We can’t look to solve ongoing budget deficits at the expense of our residential property taxpayers.” -- Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert
DULUTH — Authorities recovered the body of a 34-year-old Duluth man from the St. Louis River early Saturday after an unoccupied vehicle was found near the center span of the Blatnik Bridge. Law enforcement was called about 3:30 a.m. Sept. 5 to investigate the vehicle. A Minnesota
The Chamber’s resolution encourages continued collaboration among Google, Minnesota Power, the City of Hermantown, and regional stakeholders to ensure transparent communication, responsible development, and shared long-term benefits for residents and businesses.
FAYAL TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A 43-year-old Fayal Township man died Tuesday evening after falling from a paddleboard into Ely Lake while on the water with his juvenile daughter, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s deputies and Eveleth police officers were called to the lake
By Dana Kazel, Communications Manager The St. Louis County Board has given initial approval for its 2027 maximum property tax levy, capping the increase at 6.25%, or $12.67 million, despite even higher operating costs and budget pressures. Levy impacts will be offset by the county's 7%
The agency lowered the Duluth's issuer rating and several debt ratings from A3 to Baa2. Moody’s also reduced the rating on the district’s annual appropriation certificates of participation from Baa1 to Baa3. The district had about $184 million in outstanding debt as of October 2025.
Financial need alone will not carry two operating referendum questions across the finish line Nov. 3. The district must confront a trust issue that has accumulated over two decades and explain why voters should believe the next 10-year, $103 million plan be better than the plans that preceded it.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday across 13 northern Minnesota counties because of extreme wildfire danger, according to the National Weather Service. The warning covers Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Marshall, Roseau
"The merger between the northeast and northwest Minnesota legal aid organizations can only provide more resources and help impoverished Minnesotans with serious civil legal problems involving health care, housing, financial and domestic relations." -- Fred Friedman, Justice North board chair
Airport officials say the project will enhance safety, improve operations and support economic growth in the region. With full funding, construction could begin as early as next year and is expected to generate hundreds of construction jobs.
Late Thursday, after more than 48 hours of marathon bargaining, union leaders emerged with a tentative deal with Essentia. The contract includes a 9.75% wage increase phased over three years, and a one-year freeze on current staffing levels, preventing Essentia from implementing further reductions.