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Fiancee testifies on Superior shooting
Christin Weir of Duluth testified Wednesday that she identified Juan Leonardo Padilla, 41, of Fort Mohave, Ariz., as a possible suspect in a fatal shooting last month of her fiance in the Genesis Attachments parking lot in Superior.
RELATED CONTENTThursday's weather for Duluth and the Northland: Warm, muggy, cloudy
Today will be muggy and mostly cloudy. A low-pressure system will spin to our west and bring us moisture and instability in the atmosphere, bringing a 60 percent chance of storms that can produce high winds and hail.
RELATED CONTENTEsko woman is charged after hit-and-run
A 69-year-old Esko woman charged in a hit-and-run collision that left a bicyclist with serious injuries Sunday said the damage to the front of her car was caused by gravel falling from a dump truck ahead of her as she drove home from church.
RELATED CONTENTDuluth mayor hopes to run half marathon
Patrick Ness noticed registration for the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon opened in February, so he pitched an idea to his older brother, Duluth Mayor Don Ness.
RELATED CONTENTSt. Louis County worker charged with possession of child porn
A St. Louis County Public Works employee was arraigned Wednesday on a charge of knowingly possessing child pornography.
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ALBUM REVIEW: The latest LP from Ozzy Osbourne and company is startlingly authentic.
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Mending his fence
Rich Mowers of Duluth saws a split cedar rail to fit in the fence he's repairing around his house Wednesday afternoon. Parts of the fence were damaged by both the winter and the storm that blew thorugh the region last Sunday. (Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com)
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ASTRO BOBExplore this amazing, interactive 1.3 billion-pixel view of Mars
Wanna go to Mars? NASA just released a wonderful way to get there. With a few clicks of the mouse, you can zoom into a 360-degree scene comprised of nearly 900 pictures taken by Curiosity Rover from...
6/20/13 at 12:01 AM
FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANYForum hosts open house to celebrate remodeled Fifth Floor, new homes for departments
FARGO, N.D. - The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and other company employees today were encouraged to get out of their seats, go on a little travel adventure and meet their upstairs neighbors. Lured from t...
6/19/13 at 4:41 PM
CAPITOL CHATTER103 amendments push farm bill debate
A U.S. House vote on new federal farm policy may not come until next week. With 103 amendments to be debated after a late start on Wednesday, it appeared it would be difficult to meet todays 3 p.m. de...
6/19/13 at 4:37 PM
THE WANNABE BIRDERA hairy and a hummer
Carolyn Quick, who lives between Ely and Tower, came up with unique photo perspectives on two backyard birds. Let's start with this amazing picture of a hairy woodpecker: Carolyn says she surprised h...
6/19/13 at 11:21 AM
ADDICTED TO RUNNING3 strange weeks
It's been a tough stretch lately. But the events in May and June also reinforced a couple important life lessons: question everything and pursue what you're passionate about. In my case, both lessons...
6/19/13 at 9:25 AM
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LAGNIAPPEFleeting summer —that hasn’t started yet
On my bike ride the other night, I got waylaid by a good friend, who urged me to set a spell on his front patio. The ensuing conversation covered a lot of ground, but I have to admit to being a bit st...
6/19/13 at 6:46 PM
THE ARMCHAIR MVPBWCA Fishing Secrets: Secret Lake
While I like to openly share most of my BWCA fishing "hotspots" in the interest of helping others to experience the same excitement I've enjoyed (see here, here, and here), there are a couple of gems ...
6/19/13 at 11:52 AM
THIS WOMAN WRITESI Want to Be Moses
I want to be Moses. Admittedly, there are a few impediments: Moses is another person; he is no longer alive; he was male -- even in today's remarkably tolerant societal structure these are factors ...
6/19/13 at 11:49 AM
SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION AND UPDATESEarnings and employment data by state
Much of the Social Security information I provide is about SSA benefits being paid. Todays information is much different. A new report presents 2010 earnings and employment data by state and county f...
6/19/13 at 9:53 AM
SLOWING THE RACING MINDDon’t Miss the Point
by Jen Woyke My dad tells the story of when I was about 3 and he was driving to my grandparents house. It wasnt a long drive, maybe 20 minutes, but he said I asked questions the entire way, without e...
6/19/13 at 9:33 AM
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