Starting Monday, MPR reports the international vessel will be loaded with more than 10,000 tons of wheat bound for Belgium. On its way to the Twin Ports, the 470-foot ship dropped off steel pipe in Ontario.
SUV driver crashes into bar patio, injuring woman; man hurt in related shooting
Two men were arguing on the patio prior to the incident, witnesses said.
Cyclist critically injured in hit-and-run in Plymouth
Police are seeking the public's help in locating the driver who fled.
Second person dies after head-on crash in Anoka County
The crash injured three others, including a 4-year-old boy.
A-Rod, Lore, Taylor don't take questions about Rosas, Simmons
They did discuss how they see a bright future in Minnesota.
Large tree branch falls on MN man, crushing him to death
Police said the man was out in the yard, doing tree trimming work with his son.
AEW to debut in Minnesota with Rampage, Full Gear PPV
The upstart wrestling promotion has soared in popularity.
Minnesota's COVID-19 update for Monday, September 27
The latest COVID-19 numbers from the Minnesota Department of Health.
Woman reported missing since Friday, last seen near Hinckley
She doesn't have any of her personal belongings with her.
Son arrested in fatal shooting of his father in St. Paul
The son was also injured in the incident.
ValleySCARE returns this Saturday with new attractions
It's the first time the Shakopee park has been open for the Halloween-themed attractions since 2019.
Mary Moriarty, former chief public defender, is running for Hennepin County Attorney
Current county attorney Mike Freeman isn't seeking re-election.
Amtrak service stopped west of St. Paul after fatal derailment in Montana
Service is unavailable through Tuesday.
Lake Superior shipping season ends Wednesday night
The Edwin H. Gott pulled into the Duluth Seaway Port Wednesday morning. It is the final ship of the 2011 season. MPR reports the Soo Locks officially close Wednesday at midnight. The warm weather allowed the locks to stay open three days longer this last year.
Duluth-Superior Harbor icebreaking operations start Monday
The U.S. Coast Guard says the Alder will start cutting through ice in preparation of the upcoming shipping season. Anyone going out on the ice is told to use caution and should avoid shipping channels.
Last "saltie" leaves Duluth as slower-than-average shipping season comes to an end
Softer grain exports brought only 72 ocean-going vessels to the Twin Ports this year, compared to last year's 104.
First departure from Twin Ports marks the start of the 2012 shipping season
The Mesabi Miner passed through the Duluth piers Friday. The Duluth News Tribune reports it was loaded with coal bound for Presque Isle, Michigan.
Warm winter makes for early start to Lake Superior shipping season
The Mesabi Miner is scheduled to leave Superior with a load of coal on March 15th. Only once in the last fifteen years have the Twin Ports seen an earlier opener.
'Fracking' brings new business to Duluth port
New cargo is arriving in the Twin Ports. Ships are delivering "frack" sand from Russia bound for western oilfields. Hydraulic fracturing, which is used to break up rock and release oil and gas, has stirred up some controversy because of environmental worries.
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