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In Duluth, ODs spike as pandemic decreases access to aid
The pandemic might be increasing the demand for dangerous drugs.
Minnesota judge rules 'Miracle on Ice' player competent to stand trial in assault case
Mark Pavelich was previously found to be 'mentally ill and dangerous' and committed to the state hospital.
Duluth's Bayfront Blues Festival canceled and refunds put on hold
Ticketholders have to wait a year to request a refund.
Group proposes bold vision for I-35 in Duluth: Make it a parkway
Collective has unveiled a proposal to bridge Canal Park and downtown.
Spirit Mountain likely needs an extra cash boost from Duluth to open this winter
Closed for the summer, the public ski hill will need cash to start up in November.
Duluth creates an African Heritage Commission
The 90%-white city sees wide disparities among black residents.
Essentia Health permanently laying off 900 employees
The cuts are in addition to 850 employees still on leave.
AAR closing Duluth airline maintenance facility, costing hundreds of jobs
The company had just signed a 20-year lease last year.
Duluth's Spirit Mountain won't open for the summer
The ski hill closed in March as the pandemic swept into Minnesota.
Fond du Lac Band shelves instant COVID-19 test amid accuracy concerns
The FDA says the Abbott ID NOW test can return false negatives, but Abbott says it is accurate in its studies.