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Drum circle held at Duluth mall raises concerns 
About a dozen American Indian drummers and several dozen supporters gathered inside Miller Hill Mall on Saturday afternoon to stage a “flash” drum circle and round dance aimed to show solidarity with protests taking place in Canada. The event was held in defiance of mall officials.
By Andrew Krueger , December 23, 2012
Northland high school basketball player passes 4,000 career points
Lakeview Christian Academy senior Anders Broman of Duluth scored 53 points Saturday and became the second boys basketball player in Minnesota history to top 4,000 career points.
By News Tribune staff , December 16, 2012
Northland faces an epidemic in opiate drug addiction
More opioid painkillers are being distributed in the Northland and in Minnesota than ever before, a joint News Tribune and St. Paul Pioneer Press investigation has found.
By Brandon Stahl and MaryJo Webster , December 16, 2012
- Clay Pirkola
- Major findings on opiate-based painkiller prescriptions
- Doctors, patients caught in the middle of narcotics ‘epidemic’
- Admissions for addiction treatment in Minnesota
- Opiate distribution in Minnesota
- About this series
- Talk about this topic
- Link to more maps, statistics on prescription opiates in Minnesota
Judge gives preachers their pulpit at Northland holiday lighting display
For the second year in a row, a federal judge has ruled that preachers have free rein at the Bentleyville Tour of Lights in Duluth’s Bayfront Park.
By Mike Creger , December 06, 2012
A journey into the woods with Northland wolf trappers
Allen Edberg and Scott Honer, both of Fredenberg Township near Duluth, are two of about 800 trappers taking part in Minnesota’s first managed wolf trapping season. They’re optimistic about getting a wolf or two.
By Sam Cook , December 02, 2012
Missionary with Northland ties shot five times in Guatemala
A former Duluth-area resident was robbed and shot five times Nov. 19 while serving as a missionary in Guatemala, but is expected to recover.
December 01, 2012
Battle over preaching at Northland holiday lighting display heads back to federal court
Two Northland preachers are back in federal court alleging that the city of Duluth and Bentleyville Tour of Lights are again violating their constitutional rights to profess their faith inside the holiday lighting display.
By John Myers , November 24, 2012
Wolf shot near Grand Marais among at least 32 taken on first day of Minnesota hunt
Lyle Wilson of Pine Island, Minn., became one of the first hunters in Minnesota to register a wolf on Saturday, opening day of Minnesota’s first managed wolf hunt. Wilson registered his wolf at Buck’s Hardware Hank in Grand Marais late Saturday afternoon.
By Sam Cook , November 04, 2012
Two Northland radio announcers disciplined for strip club comments
Two local radio talk show hosts were disciplined for words used on-air to describe a strip club during a morning broadcast Wednesday on KDAL-AM 610.
By Christa Lawler , November 03, 2012
Employees of Catholic college in Northland take stand against Minnesota marriage amendment
A bubble of neutrality on the campus of the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth was popped this week when it comes to Tuesday’s vote on Minnesota's marriage amendment.
By Mike Creger , November 03, 2012
Who rules the roost? Northland woman loses patience with pesky pheasant
It’s all fun and games until the pheasant flies into someone’s back.
By Sam Cook , November 02, 2012
Northland kayakers narrowly escape Sandy’s wrath
A fortuitous engagement in New Jersey allowed Grand Marais sea-kayakers Dave and Amy Freeman to escape the brunt of Hurricane Sandy and the megastorm it became.
By Sam Cook , November 01, 2012
Minnesota deer season prediction: More deer, fewer shots
Opening weekend of Minnesota’s firearms deer season may miss the peak of the rut this year.
By Sam Cook , October 28, 2012
Duluth building contractor sentenced for setting fire to clients' home
A Duluth building contractor who poured gasoline on the steps of a duplex and set it on fire while a young couple with whom he was in a business dispute were inside was sentenced Friday to 81 months in prison.
By Mark Stodghill , October 27, 2012
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