LAKE SUPERIOR

Northland Outdoors

Jarrid Houston column: Wisconsin opener was great; Minnesota's should be too

Lake Superior angling traffic increasing as warmer days arrive.

David Naftzger stands behind a podium inside the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.

Local

Duluth port prepares for cruise ships to arrive

The first cruise ship since 2013 to arrive in Duluth's harbor will be here May 30, and will dock at the new customs facility in the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.

May 10, 2022 06:30 PM

An 18th century map of Lake Superior, showing large "L. Philippeaux" island in the center of the lake.

Arts and Entertainment

Lake Superior phantom island inspires new novel for young readers

A blustery visit to Split Rock Lighthouse sparked Juliana Brandt's "Monsters in the Mist," set on an island that early explorers believed to exist.

May 10, 2022 09:52 AM

Northland Outdoors

Jarrid Houston column: The long wait for open-water fishing is almost over

Ice is not yet out of all northern Wisconsin lakes, so head south or consider Lake Superior.

May 05, 2022 12:00 PM

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Local

Wet April leads to rising Lake Superior

The big lake is at its average level for May 1.

May 04, 2022 10:32 AM

By Duluth News Tribune

Northland Outdoors

Jarrrid Houston column: Northern Wisconsin lakes starting to lose ice

Anglers may need to do some homework to find fishable water on the May 7 Wisconsin opener.

April 29, 2022 03:57 PM

By Jarrid Houston, for the News Tribune

Northland Outdoors

Jarrid Houston column: Ice, wind, snow have kept most fishing a no-go

Ice-out may be close to opening fishing dates as cold April drags on.

April 22, 2022 04:00 PM

By Jarrid Houston, for the News Tribune

Columns

Local View: Mysterious gazebo a spot of heaven in Duluth

From the column: "It confirms my feeling of comfort that I belong. It is indeed a home away from home."

April 18, 2022 10:00 AM

By Lee Malis

Northland Outdoors

Jarrid Houston column: Open water fishing awaits, but ice-out is moving slow

Rivers are high and muddy with rain and snowmelt, but preciptiation was needed after last year's drought.

April 14, 2022 12:00 PM

By Jarrid Houston, for the News Tribune

The 624-foot long bulk carrier, Resko is the first saltie to visit the Twin Ports in 2022.

Local

Photos: Resko is the first saltie of 2022 to visit the Twin Ports

The 624-foot bulk carrier from the Polsteam fleet sailed under the Aerial Lift Bridge at 6:32 p.m.

April 13, 2022 10:23 PM

By Duluth News Tribune

Business

First saltie set to arrive Wednesday into Twin Ports

The ship is making its way from Netherlands and will leave loaded with wheat bound for Italy.

April 12, 2022 04:46 PM

By Duluth News Tribune

Northland Outdoors

Jarrid Houston column: As last ice fades, North Shore trolling will get busy

Road trips to Green Bay and the Rainy River are options for eager walleye anglers.

April 08, 2022 05:36 PM

By Jarrid Houston, for the News Tribune

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Damming research: Study finds beavers might not be all bad for trout streams

University of Minnesota Duluth researchers found cooler water and higher stream flows with beaver dams in place.

April 08, 2022 06:55 AM

By John Myers