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Will the ice be out for the Minnesota fishing opener?

John McAllister of Duluth pulls his ice-fishing shelter across Fish Lake north of Duluth on Friday as he heads out to fish for crappies. Many anglers are wondering whether the ice on lakes across Northeastern Minnesota will be off before Minnesota’s May 10 fishing opener. (Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com)

Our View: Converting shipping containers into low-income housing is a tough sell

The Fort Worth, Texas, nonprofit A Place to Sleep converted an old shipping container into a home to ease homelessness about three years ago. No one is living in the container house now after tenants proved bad fits. (Photo courtesy of A Place to Sleep)

Harsh winter was a challenge for Meals on Wheels

Pat Lynch, who volunteers for Meals on Wheels, delivers a hot lunch to Martha Maniak of Duluth during a run earlier this month. Maniak said she loves the food and is grateful for the volunteers’ efforts. As delivery drivers, the Lynches often face cold, snow and icy walkways to get meals to seniors in need. (Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com)

Mills sees US House seat as a call to serve

Stewart Mills (right) talks with a local resident during a campaign event in Duluth. Republicans have endorsed Mills to challenge U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan for Minnesota’s 8th District U.S. House seat in November. (Steve Kuchera / skuchera@duluthnews.com)

Famous owl regains its freedom in the Twin Ports

The snowy owl known as “D.C. Snowy” opens his beak shortly before being released off Winter Street in Superior on Saturday morning. The owl was reportedly hit by a bus in Washington, D.C., and then sent to the University of Minnesota Raptor Center for rehabilitation before release. (Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com)
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