Giant red railcar leaves Duluth
The 36-axle Schnabel car is on its way to New Castle, Pennsylvania. Duluth News Tribune reports it will be modified to transport parts for nuclear plants.
The 36-axle Schnabel car is on its way to New Castle, Pennsylvania. Duluth News Tribune reports it will be modified to transport parts for nuclear plants.
Take a look inside the plans for a first-of-its-kind adoption center and animal care campus.
The Minnesota Department of Health says most of the cases are being discovered in the northern part of the state.
Three were arrested following a police raid in St. Cloud.
"The pose has become iconic," Lindahl said.
The weekly updates will be provided on Thursdays.
The 23-year-old victim underwent surgery and is recovering at the hospital.
More cases are expected in the coming days and weeks, the health department says.
Alcohol was not a factor in the crash.
One of the newly reported deaths was a person aged 15-19 from Yellow Medicine County.
Acme Comedy is hosting the former senator in late August.
The Lakefront Music Festival is set to take place in Prior Lake on July 8-9.
The Duluth News Tribune says the Lake Superior region is perfectly suited for entombing nuclear waste and that before area residents reflexively cringe, they should consider the benefits.
WDIO reports the Duluth school board met behind closed doors late Monday night to discuss "possible allegations or charges" against the school district chief. Board members would not share any details beyond confirming the superintendent is on paid leave and an investigation is underway.
The Duluth School Board voted to cut 29 additional full and part-time teachers to help close a $3.8 million budget gap. Another six teachers were laid off last month. In addition to the cuts, the News Tribune reports 31 teachers retired this year. Some of those positions will be filled.
Protesters worried that sulfide mining could harm the Northland's environment gathered Sunday in a Duluth park, along with a dozen sled dogs waiting to carry 10,000 signatures to the state Capitol in St. Paul. Musher and former state representative Frank Moe will lead the dogs to the Twin Cities starting Monday.
Atlanta-based Georgia-Pacific's hardboard manufacturing plant in Duluth will permanently shut down on Aug. 31, the Duluth News Tribune. A company spokesman said, "The employees are welcome to apply for any other jobs we have” at other facilities. The closure leaves 140 employees looking for work. They will be paid and receive benefits for 60 days.
Thursday’s wind and choppy surf brought people from around the region to Duluth to ride Lake Superior’s waves. The Duluth News Tribune has images of some of those who braved the chilly waves on surfboards, sailboards and kite surfboards.
The city has decided the tribe will no longer operate a parking garage next to its downtown casino. A city official told the News Tribune it's part of a plan to consolidate all parking facilities in Duluth. New management will begin in June.
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