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Historic Duluth school sells for $3 million

Construction is expected to begin after an October deal closing. The school's famous clock tower and bell will remain.

Duluth mayor proposes $24 million investment in Spirit Mountain

ALEX KORMANN • alex.kormann@startribune.com Duluth Mayor Emily Larson is proposing a $24 million investment in Spirit Mountain, following a recommen

$12 million in state bonding money will be requested.

Nurses 'anxious' over planned Essentia Health acquisition of CHI hospitals

Essentia Health is Duluth’s largest employer and has more than $2 billion in annual revenue.

The Duluth-based health system's merger leaves some staff skeptical.

UMD administrator lambastes student newspaper in e-mail

Heidi Stang, editor-in-chief and Michael King, a managing editor of the University of Minnesota Duluth’s student newspaper, The Bark, pose in its of

Administrator apologizes for stridency and harsh language in message.

Reward for information on 2 bald eagles shot to death along northern Minnesota river

The discovery was made near Blackduck, according to the DNR.

New plan for Duluth's former Seaway Hotel: Tear it down, replace with housing

Redevelopment plans for the building fell through.

Duluth's Haunted Ship returns this fall after years on hiatus

The William A. Irvin floating museum opens for normal tours on May 21.

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.

State pulling leases for long-stalled Mesabi Metallics taconite mine

State says company had "no more than $100 million" available of a $200 million requirement.

New U of M role advances Native American issues

Karen Diver was President Barack Obama's special assistant on Native American affairs.

More work, fewer applicants: Duluth Fire Department steps up recruiting

Duluth's Bayfront Blues Fest is back on, with limits and Louisianans

Ticket numbers are being capped for now at the 2021 festival, which will feature Tab Benoit and CJ Chenier.

As Duluth's economy reopens, where are the workers?

"It's definitely a puzzle," said Duluth's workforce development director Elena Foshay.

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St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, with community leaders and Police Chief Todd Axtell, right, behind him, talked about the violence the previous night in

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter cruises toward second term despite criticism about crime and policing

Man, 20, held in sister's fatal shooting in Chanhassen

Brooks: How the census heroes saved Minnesota a seat in Congress

Scooter operator that lost Minneapolis contract takes aim at competitor's record on equity

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A cut above: Meet the go-to barber for Wolves, other NBA stars

Playoff ready? Another game. Another OT. Another Wild victory.

Clutch hitting, bullpen pitching escape Twins in 7-3 loss to Detroit

Eriksson Ek at last emerges as a scorer Wild believed he could be

Business

Andy and Sarah Berg showed off their prototypes of a TikiTainer at right, and a home studio, left, at their Latitude Studios showroom and factory floo

Minnesota couple's new 'adventure': Turning shipping containers into custom studios

As the Twin Cities supermarket battle heats up, who is No. 1?

Schafer: Why cars, chips, lumber and other goods are suddenly more expensive

First Latino justice on California's high court dies at 90

Opinion

Many moms make sacrifices — most of which we don’t recognize until we’re older.

Thanks to Mom, I don't have to be like her

Our Best Shot: Fact-checking claims about COVID vaccines and fertility

Sack cartoon: Vaccine hesitancy

Readers Write: Goose management in Rochester, Minnesota's economy, housing

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Funmi Okanla-Falade and Wale Falade in their St. Paul home.

DIY project creates modern owners' suite in 1937 St. Paul home

Minnesota mom, daughter tackle BWCA camping trips in every season

Edina author's new book explains how to grow food year-round in Minnesota

Minnesota's magnet fishers seek sunken treasure, be it antique tools or guns

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The larger-than-life story of Finnish immigrant Matt Reed

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New book recounts history through Ojibwe missionary's eyes

As winter was about to descend in 1850, about 4,000 Lake Superior Ojibwe were forced to travel to Minnesota Territory to collect money and goods…

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