Nearly three weeks after flood, untreated sewage still flowing into river at Barnum
After two and a half weeks of raw sewage flowing into the Moose Horn River, Moose Lake's sewage treatment plant is back up and running this week. But nearby Barnum's plant is still off line and pushing untreated sewage into the river system.
Assessors tally flood damage to private property ahead of FEMA visit
Northland officials are scrambling to assess the damage floodwaters caused to private property as they prepare for another visit by representatives of the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Wednesday. That visit might open the tap for federal aid to flow to area property owners.
Draw like a champion today: Local artist commissioned by Notre Dame
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Notre Dame football's cast of characters is considerable and Duluth artist Tim Cortes has the task of combining them onto a canvas one foot high and six feet long. He was hired by the private university in South Bend, Ind., to commemorate 125 years of football, a celebration that begins in August.
New federal law bans synthetic drugs
President Obama on Monday signed a food and drug safety bill into law with provisions outlawing synthetic drugs such as 2C-E and "spice."
