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Sports teammates remember Superior homicide victim as a peacemaker

Broomball and softball teammates of Terry Luukkonen were angry Friday about the murder of their manager. Much of that anger comes because Luukkonen was known as the peacemaker when things got heated during competitions.

Essentia to raze offices for more parking

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Shoreview Building

The ever-evolving Duluth medical district will see additional demolition and construction in the next couple of years.

Wrenshall firefighters rescue horse from sinkhole

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Members of the Wrenshall Fire and Rescue Squad could hardly believe their eyes when they responded to a call along the Willard Munger State Trail on the evening of May 7 and found a horse swallowed by the ground.

Soldier stories inspire Duluth student’s winning artwork

Jackie Grombacher said art student Caroline Kriske “learns like a sponge.” That’s the kind of student the Duluth East art teacher revels in.

Small-town Grandma’s Marathon still a leader nationally

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As runners continue to pursue the 26.2-mile distance in record numbers, small-town Grandma’s Marathon is holding its own compared to races in metropolitan areas with much larger population bases.

Last Chance Liquor in Duluth files suit over flood damage

Owners of Last Chance Liquor on East Fourth Street in Duluth are suing the city and their neighbors across the street, Whole Foods Co-op, over damage sustained in last June’s flood.

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Saturday's weather for Duluth and the Northland: Mostly cloudy skies

Mostly cloudy skies with highs near 63.

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Douglas County authorities seek information on dog that attacked couple

Authorities in Douglas County need help to identify a dog that attacked a Maple couple along the Tri-County Corridor last Saturday night.

Memorial Day events scheduled in the Northland

Monday is Memorial Day, when people across the United States will gather to honor and remember those who have given their lives in service for the nation.

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Prep report: Reprieve helps Northwestern's Nelson qualify for state track meet

Northwestern senior Tess Nelson didn’t allow the controversy over her initial disqualification in the 300-meter hurdles prevent her from winning the event at Thursday’s Division 2 sectional meet in Barron, Wis.

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Cora Emeott, 2, has a fun time on the teeter-totter at Lakeside's Portman Park with her mom Jennie Friday morning. "We try to get to a park everyday," said Emeott. "It's finally nice enough to not battle with a winter jacket." (Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com)

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RINK & RUN
Maine close to hiring Red Gendron; Niskanen and Penguins move to Eastern Conference finals
Larry Mahoney of the Bangor (Maine) Daily News has an update on Maine's search for a coach, reporting that Yale assistant and former Maine assistant Red Gendron has been offered the job. The story is ...
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ASTRO BOB
3-D Ring Nebula reveals its "inner jelly doughnut"
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NEWS TRIBUNE ATTIC
Happy 72nd birthday, Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan then Bobby Zimmerman as a sophomore in the Hibbing High School yearbook, circa 1957. (News-Tribune file photo) Today, May 24, 2013, is the 72nd birthday of Northland native and music icon...
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OIL PATCH DISPATCH
Williams County cracks down on crew camps where homicides occurred
WILLISTON, N.D. Oilfield crew camps where two homicides and a stabbing have occurred need to beef up security or be forced to shut down, according to Williams County officials. The Williams County P...
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CAPITOL CHATTER
Process leads to Dayton outdoors funding vetoes
Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed two provisions of a bill funding outdoors and arts projects, saying a House committee ignored a citizen advisory panel. The vetoes eliminated $3 million to fight aquatic invas...
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THE GAY AGENDA
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This week the Boy Scouts earned an additional merit badge by lifting their ban on gay scouts. Boy Scouts There's various discussions going on as to what exactly this means, since so many youth don't...
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FAR SIDE OF FIFTY
What’s new?
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THE NUTRITION FORUM
Healthy Eating for Summer Fun
Note: This article was written by Courtney Meier and Emily Hofer, two dietetic interns that worked with me this week at the Worthington Hy-Vee. Summer is a time when everyone wants to be healthy, act...
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