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Flood advisory issued for Twin Ports
A flood advisory is in effect for the Twin Ports and surrounding area until 11:15 p.m. as another round of rain - on top of what already has fallen today - may cause minor flooding. The National Weather Service issued the advisory for southeastern St. Louis, northeastern Carlton and...
 News June 28, 2017 - 8:29pm
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Video: Minnesota woman foreshadowed risky YouTube stunt before shooting boyfriend
HALSTAD, Minn. — A fatal shooting that happened here Monday evening, June 26, was captured on video for YouTube while a tweet posted before...
 News/crime June 28, 2017 - 4:52pm
Captain Bob Swearengin with the Civil Air Patrol steps out of a plane at the Duluth International Airport after searching for missing pilot Michael Bratlie in 2012. News Tribune file
Five years later, searchers still hope to find missing plane north of Duluth
Michael Arthur Bratlie was a seasoned pilot with thousands of hours of flying time when he left for a round-trip sightseeing flight from St....
 News June 28, 2017 - 7:27pm
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Mark "Nuz" A. Gaul
Mark "Nuz" A. Gaul Mark "Nuz" Anton Gaul, 56 of Meadowlands, MN passed away on June 26, 2017 at The Solvay Hospice House from a short battle...
 June 28, 2017 - 9:31pm
A canoe-country angler fishes the shoreline of a small lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. (file / News Tribune)
Ely canoe outfitter shut down by IRS
Ely's oldest operating canoe-outfitting business has been shut down by the Internal Revenue Service for nonpayment of taxes, with equipment...
 News June 28, 2017 - 10:00pm
James Donald Overfors
James Donald Overfors James Donald Overfors, 47, died unexpectedly on June 26, 2017. Lifelong Duluth resident, Jim was born on August 29, 1969...
 June 28, 2017 - 7:54pm
Tornado touchdown reported in Wisconsin
A brief tornado touchdown was reported in Burnett County on Wednesday afternoon as strong storms moved across the area. The National Weather Service in Duluth reported that it received video from law enforcement officials that showed a brief tornado just before 5 p.m. about 2 miles...
 News June 28, 2017 - 7:26pm
Tribune photo by Gary MillerHot weather means plenty of beach goers Tuesday at Kandiyohi County Park 7 on Games Lake. Tobacco-free beach signs are posted at the park.
Popular central Minnesota lakes near 'tipping points' for water quality
SPICER — The waters of Games Lake and Lake Andrew are still clear enough for swimmers to see their toes when they wade into them, or for...
 News June 28, 2017 - 3:11pm
Traffic signs at the intersection of Douglas County Highway B and the northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 53 direct all motorists north. Those wanting to travel south on 53 or west on B must use a J-turn just up the road. Steve Kuchera / skuchera@duluthnews.com
Taking a new turn: J-turns rise in esteem among highway engineers
On the topic of highway safety, Victor Lund offered up this tip of his trade earlier in the month: "Hope," he said, "is not an engineering strategy."...
 News June 28, 2017 - 6:40pm
Matters of record received June 28, 2017
District Court St. Louis County June 22 Hollyann M. Holter, 23, Hermantown, three counts of driving after revocation, continued for dismissal...
 News/crime June 28, 2017 - 9:31am
A view of Thunder Bay, Lake Superior, and Sleeping Giant as seen from Hillcrest Park in Thunder Bay during the summer of 2016. (Clint Austin / caustin@duluthnews.com)
Help wanted, eh? Northwestern Ontario steps up recruitment of American workers
Politely pouncing on American anxiety over politics and health care, the Canadian government is inviting U.S. residents to work and live in Northwestern...
 Business June 28, 2017 - 5:35pm
Lutsen Resort's main lodge on Lake Superior was designed by Edwin Lundie. Photo courtesy of Lutsen Resort
Historic Lutsen resort up for sale
Historic Lutsen Resort on the North Shore of Lake Superior is up for sale for a cool $9.95 million. According to the resort's website Lutsen...
 News June 27, 2017 - 5:45pm
Terrance Raymond Shaw
Minnesota rock hall of fame musician accused again of grabbing elderly woman's breast
Minnesota rock hall of fame musician faces another sex chargeWILLMAR, Minn. – A Willmar musician well-known for playing at area senior living...
 News June 28, 2017 - 6:43pm
Former Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis stands on the sidelines Aug 11, 2016, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. Brett Davis / USA TODAY Sports
Ex-NFL running back Portis considered murder after losing millions
Former Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis contemplated killing one of his former financial managers after losing millions of dollars...
 sports June 28, 2017 - 2:51pm
Authorities ID Pine County ATV crash victim
Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal ATV crash in Pine County as a 30-year-old man from North St. Paul, Minn. The Pine County Sheriff’s...
 News June 28, 2017 - 6:54pm

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