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Names chosen for Internet-famous bear cubs — and they sound familiar

The votes are in, and the latest of Lily the Internet-famous black bear’s cubs now have names: Eli and Ellie.

By John Lundy , March 24, 2013

Health Notes: University of Minnesota ranks fifth for rural medicine

The University of Minnesota Medical School ranks fifth in the nation for rural medicine in the latest ratings by U.S. News & World Report.

By Compiled by John Lundy , March 21, 2013

Local view: Wilderness is good for jobs and good for us

The numbers are in, and outdoor recreation in Minnesota is officially big business. A report released last month by the Outdoor Industry Association quantifies the economic impact of activities such as hiking, camping, skiing and canoeing in our state.

By Paul Danicic and Bill Forsberg , March 20, 2013

Chilly weather reported Sunday morning in the Northland

Temperatures fell to near 30 below zero in some areas of the Northland on Sunday morning, with Embarrass the cold spot at 29 below.

By News Tribune staff , March 18, 2013

Beyond brookies: Wilderness therapy in the Boundary Waters

The sun is just rolling out of bed, but Ken Hupila and I are skiing along, pulling small pulks full of fishing gear. The temperature on this early March morning is just a few degrees above zero. Moving feels good.

By Sam Cook , March 17, 2013

Eh? Big, bad media wolf

Less than a week after the Academy Awards, the International Wolf Center weighed in and Facebook fans voted: the 2013 Scat Award goes to “The Grey.” Also nominated was Jodi Picoult’s book, “Lone Wolf.”

By News Tribune staff , March 05, 2013

Bygones for Tuesday, March 5, 2013

News Tribune, March 5, 1973

A leaking railroad tank car which posed a fire and explosion threat in downtown Duluth this weekend was safely removed yesterday. An explosives expert from Chicago decided that the leaking car had to be removed from the populated area before being pumped out.

March 05, 2013

Winter storm expected tonight in the Northland

A winter storm is forecast to bring accumulating snow to parts of the Northland later today into Tuesday. But just how much snow Duluth, Superior and surrounding areas will get remains uncertain.

By News Tribune staff , March 04, 2013

Prep report: Lakeview tops Ely in boys basketball

Anders Broman was held to a season-low 16 points, but Bjorn Broman came through with 26 and Josh Plys added 18 as Lakeview Christian Academy downed Ely 78-65 on Tuesday at Mertz Mortorelli Gym in a matchup of two of the upcoming Section 7A high school boys basketball playoff favorites.

By News Tribune staff , February 27, 2013

County medicine-collection program being expanded

A program that collected more than 500 pounds of unwanted medicines in six months in St. Louis County has been expanded to seven more communities.

By John Lundy , February 26, 2013

Freking wins WolfTrack Classic Sled Dog Race

Musher Jennifer Freking of Finland won Sunday’s 10-dog, 60-mile WolfTrack Classic Sled Dog Race from Ely to Cook, crossing the finish line seven minutes ahead of runner-up Bill Wehseler of Tofte.

By News Tribune staff , February 24, 2013

Conditions looking good for Ely sled dog race on Sunday, Beargrease race in 2 weeks

A good snowpack and fast trails will greet more than 30 mushers this weekend in Ely as the WolfTrack Classic Sled Dog Race returns to the Northland. It’s back after an unplanned hiatus because of last winter’s mild weather and sparse snow cover.

By Andrew Krueger , February 23, 2013

More snow in the forecast; advisory issued for areas north of Duluth

Another round of snow is on its way to the Northland, and some areas north of Duluth may see a half-foot of accumulation by the time the storm system departs on Monday.

By News Tribune staff , February 17, 2013

St. Louis County wants input on reducing hazards

The county is developing a hazard mitigation plan that’s required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in order for funds through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

By News Tribune staff , February 12, 2013

Bygones for Feb. 11

News Tribune, Feb. 11, 1973 Duluthian Lt. (jg) David R. Wheat will be among the first group of 115 prisoners of war to be released late today by the North Vietnamese. Lt. Wheat, a POW for more than seven years, will be freed in Hanoi.

February 11, 2013