Northland priest takes quiet stand against Minnesota marriage amendment

Minnesota’s Catholic dioceses have contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars in support of a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage. But 45 miles west of Duluth, in tiny Floodwood, a priest has taken a quiet stand against the amendment.

In wake of popular photo, Bayfield dog owner at ease with Internet fame

After nearly two decades together, John Unger and Schoep, the fruit farm caretaker and 19-year-old shepherd mix from Bayfield who have become an Internet sensation, seem to resemble each other not so much in appearance but in personality.

Before he ran for vice president, Ryan ran in Duluth

The Republican candidate for vice president once ran in a nonpolitical marathon: Grandma's. And he got in some hot water this week for overstating his marathon-running record.

Former ‘City of Duluth’ WWII bomber pilot dies at age 92

The Duluth native who piloted B-29 bombers, including the “City of Duluth,” on World War II combat missions over Japan has died.

Prep cross country preview: Success breeds confidence for Proctor's Welch

Confidence is Matt Welch’s ally after setting a school record, finishing second in a state-meet race and running many miles this summer. And the Proctor High School senior opened the 2012 cross country season with a convincing win.

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