Get caught up on 47 local stories from this week

Sep. 27--Suspects arrested in West Duluth homicide

Christopher Floyd Boder, 31, and James Michael Peterson, 38, were arrested Tuesday in connection with the Sunday shooting death of Timothy Jon Nelson

Number of homeless households in Duluth jumps

Last Nov. 1, 894 households were on the list. Now, it's 1,125.

Man who threatened Duluth East mass shooting sentenced to probation

Travis John Anthony Warner Busch, 36, pleaded guilty in July to one count of making threats of violence and one count of being in possession of a machine gun conversion kit.

76 criminal charges filed in Chappy's probe, including manslaughter

The owner, managers and some employees of an assisted-living facility in Hill City, Minn., that was closed by the state late last year now face a total of 76 criminal charges

Warrant issued for man who started Duluth synagogue fire

He allegedly failed to stay at the CHUM shelter and failed to attend a probation meeting.

Stauber says impeachment inquiry 'irresponsible'

Siding with President Trump, Stauber says he didn't find proof reading whistleblower transcript.

Twenty-one people filed for the vacant At Large seat on the Duluth School Board. See their applications here.

The Duluth School Board will have plenty of people to choose from to fill the vacant At Large seat next week.

Duluth School Board to reconsider At Large interview process

The School Board scheduled a special meeting to reconsider the process that was laid out last week.

Marshall School wraps up comprehensive campaign with renovations to art and music wings

"We can't predict what jobs will be available when these kids graduate college, but if they know how to make things and solve problems, and execute their own ideas, they'll be ready for whatever is coming," said Kevin Breen, head of school at Marshall.

UMD budget shortfall ticks up slightly

The university's "structural imbalance" for fiscal year 2020 is estimated at about $4.14 million, up from $3.98 million in June, at the end of fiscal year 2019.

'I shot him twice in the head': Chisholm man pleads guilty in Mesabi Trail murder

Deshon Israel Bonnell, 18, offered few details or any motive in admitting to the crime at a hearing Wednesday in State District Court in Hibbing.

Dog involved in Grand Avenue crash dies

A GoFundMe update noted the dog's owner, Timothy Stratioti, suffered broken and shattered bones throughout his left side.

Why former Gov. Arne Carlson, once a pro-business Republican, is now fighting PolyMet

At a rally in Duluth, the former Minnesota governor calls for hearings on state's first copper-nickel mine

Minorca mine to expand within 500 feet of nearby town

Mining within 500 feet of McKinley could force property values to drop, and residents are open to selling property to mining company.

Duluth to consider 5-cent charge for single-use plastic bags

The proposed fee should be ready for consideration and action by the council as a whole when the body meets again Oct. 14.

Duluth offers aid to support downtown housing development

A 47-unit building would boost affordable housing supply

Duluth shifts streetlight fee to property taxes

The Duluth City Council upped the size of its proposed local property tax levy Monday night slightly beyond what Mayor Emily Larson initially suggested in her 2020 budget.

St. Louis County Board sets levy increase at 6.45%

Increase in property tax base reduces household impact to less than 3%, county says.

Isle Royale gets three more wolves, up to 17 total

How many more wolves will be relocated depends on how many pups the new residents can produce.

Another bill introduced to delist wolves

Another in a long line of bills to remove wolves from federal Endangered Species Act protections has been introduced in the U.S. House.

Minnesota bee will get habitat plan from feds

The federal government must come up with a critical habitat plan to protect the rusty patched bumble bee.

Cloquet health facilities to merge

If it's a battle for Cloquet, the Community Memorial/Raiter combination will be a David to Essentia's Goliath.

Lakewalk Surgery Center duo minimize use of opioids

"If I use it at all, it's extremely low-dose. I'll bet nine out of ten patients that I take care of don't get opioids at all." -- Neil Anderson, nurse anesthetist at Lakewalk Surgery Center

Duluth pastor tweets to appeal church matter

Pastor Steve King says the Northstar Baptist Church driveway risks collapse without installation of a new culvert. But in denying a work extension, DNR cites a need to protect the trout spawn in Coffee Creek.

First Presbyterian marks 150 years of worship and service in Duluth

After thoughts of moving, congregation is committed to downtown neighborhood

Duluth Sky Harbor awarded $1 million for runway reconstruction

The runway reconstruction is slated to be done by the end of this year.

St. Louis County to receive funding, additional help to end drug trafficking organizations

St. Louis is one of seven Minnesota counties to be designated as a high-intensity drug area.

Bipartisanship, local impact stressed at Essentia's Vision Northland groundbreaking in Duluth

Essentia leaders and local politicians shared how the development would impact Duluth.

New women's clothing boutique coming to Duluth's Lincoln Park

Liila Boutique, which will be located at 2022 B W. Superior St., is scheduled to open by the end of October.

Cirrus Aircraft co-founder tells story of growth, landing in Duluth on new show

Dale Klapmeier, co-founder of Duluth-based Cirrus Aircraft, shares his story in a new 41-minute show dedicated to industry-changing entrepreneurs.

Nurses ratify contract with St. Luke's

With Wednesday's contract approval, a strike planned for Oct. 3 has been canceled.

Duluth's 148th Fighter Wing earns accolades

The 148th Fighter Wing of the Minnesota Air National Guard has received two prestigious national awards.

Northland lows dip below freezing mark Thursday

The lowest temperature was at the Range Regional Airport in Hibbing, which dipped to 29 degrees at 7:13 a.m.

Bong Bridge to be re-decked, life extended

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation clarified the status of the bridge on Thursday, after it came up this week as one of the major future repair/replace projects in the Twin Ports.

CANDIDATE FORUMS

Duluth mayoral candidates spar at forum

Larson, Nolle clash over business environment, street repair funds

Duluth School Board candidates answer questions regarding transparency and trust issues

Duluth School Board candidates took the stage at the Duluth Playhouse Family Theater at the Depot Tuesday to answer questions ranging from transparency issues to trust, and discuss their top priorities.

Duluth City Council candidates share views

Three district seats are up for grabs in November

Four candidates vie for two At Large Duluth City Council seats at Tuesday forum

All four candidates identified housing as a top priority

FEATURES

Cook-off has people asking: You put what in your chili?

Beans, no beans, curry powder and pineapple: what is chili and what is definitely not

'Woven' shows jewelry made from human hair

A new exhibition at the Nordic Center features bracelets, necklaces and watch fobs made from locks.

Robert Gardner to leave Minnesota Ballet

Karl von Rabenau, who has ties to the local dance scene, is the company's new artistic director

COLUMNS

Northlandia: Was Duluth's land donated by Wisconsin?

Was the head of Lake Superior part of Wisconsin? Well, technically, yes.

Sam Cook column: Fire, friends and a season on the slide

Savoring September in simple ways while we still can.

Nowacki: Vikings defense puts clamps on Raiders

Current squad dominant on day honoring 'Purple People Eaters'-era Vikings

The Memo: UMN report on the aging workforce, unemployment rates and more

Check out the weekly column from the News Tribune's business and health care reporter, Kelly Busche.

Our View: Critical fixes could save lives

You know the old saying: Everyone complains about the weather, but no one does anything about it.

Hoops on Hops: Oktoberfest has a great history of celebration

I am a huge Oktoberfest fan. I have attended the festival in Munich seven times so far and have attended many versions here in the U.S.

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