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    April 16, 2019
    Caleb Simmonsen, 7, of Biwabik watches as St. Louis County Sheriff Ross Litman reads a proclamation during the 911 Lifesaver Awards presentation at the County Board meeting in Duluth Tuesday. Simmonsen was rescued by a group of first responders and citizens while swimming at Lake Ore-Be-Gone last summer. Clint Austin / caustin@duluthnews.com
    Sheriff presents 911 Lifesaver awards
    On a July day at Lake Ore-be-gone in Gilbert last year, Bill Bronk spotted a child face-down in the water about 50 yards from shore. "I saw him...
    newsApril 16, 2019 - 3:25pm
    St. Louis County expands drug-disposal options
    In advance of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, the St. Louis County Public Health & Human Services announced options beyond Saturday’s...
    lifestyle/healthApril 16, 2019 - 9:56am
    April 8, 2019
    A pickup crosses the Lester River Bridge on East Superior Street on Monday afternoon. The bridge, built in 1973, is scheduled to be rehabilitated as part of a St. Louis County Public Works project this summer. Jed Carlson /jcarlson@superiortelegram.com
    St. Louis County's attention to bridges reaches Lester River
    When the St. Louis County Board enacted a half-cent sales tax in 2015, it did so to improve roads and bridges throughout the county. In the years...
    news/traffic-and-constructionApril 8, 2019 - 7:15pm
    August Arthur Sandberg
    Ely man accused of fleeing, stealing car after crash that injured woman
    A drunken driver crashed his vehicle in the parking lot of an Ely-area bar before abandoning three passengers, including one who was seriously...
    news/crime-and-courtsApril 8, 2019 - 6:30pm
    Hermantown road work topic of public meeting next week
    St. Louis County Public Works and the city of Hermantown will hold a joint meeting for the public to discuss this summer’s planned construction...
    news/traffic-and-constructionApril 8, 2019 - 1:33pm
    April 6, 2019
    Marcia Gurno (from left), Deb Hernandez, Keri Hager, and Dr. Elisabeth Bilden listen to Laura Palombi during Monday’s summit on opioid use and misuse. Gurno, Hernandez, Bilden and Palombi offer frequent naloxone trainings and distribution in the region. Steve Kuchera / skuchera@duluthnews.complay button
    Overdose reversal drug employed as part of fight against opioid epidemic in the Northland
    For Marcia Gurno, it's personal. Eleven years ago, her daughter died of a heroin overdose. "The people she was using with didn't want the inquiry,"...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 6, 2019 - 5:42pm
    Wade Allen Sorensen
    Duluth man gets 19 years for attempted murder
    A Duluth man was sentenced Friday to more than 19 years in prison for his role in a vigilante-style attack on a man who was gagged with a padlock,...
    news/crime-and-courtsApril 6, 2019 - 2:02pm
    April 2, 2019
    St. Louis County Board approves nepotism policy
    The St. Louis County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously passed a nepotism policy for direct supervisors of county employees. The policy...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 2, 2019 - 2:49pm
    March 30, 2019
    A new website offers data on 1,139 lakes in St. Louis County, including whether they are or are likely to become infested with invasive species. The red lakes in this search are infested with rusty crayfish. NRRI officials hope the website can help people take action to prevent the spread of invaders. News Tribune photo.
    New website tracks invasive species
    A new tool is available for folks who care about St. Louis Country lakes to guard against aquatic invasive species. Experts at UMD's Natural...
    sports/outdoorsMarch 30, 2019 - 6:40pm
    Patricia Halder wipes tears from her eyes while talking about fellow drug court graduate Megan Schnepel's journey at the St. Louis County Courthouse in Duluth in February. Clint Austin / caustin@duluthnews.com
    A new foundation: Support key to sobriety for recent drug court graduates
    With friends and family packing the courtroom, five people went before a judge on a February afternoon in Duluth and were told they had really...
    news/crime-and-courtsMarch 30, 2019 - 4:44pm
    March 29, 2019
    Robert "Bob" Rabbers
    Update: Missing Brookston man found safe
    A Brookston man missing since February was found safe and well Friday. Robert “Bob” Rabbers, 57, was reported missing Feb. 28. He was last...
    newsMarch 29, 2019 - 5:58pm
    March 28, 2019
    K-9 Kilo is retiring after serving with the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office since 2011. He will remain with his partner, Sgt. Brandon Silgjord. (Photo courtesy of St. Louis County)
    Sheriff’s Office K-9 to retire
    St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Kilo will be retiring this weekend. Kilo is a German shepherd who specializes in narcotics detection...
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 28, 2019 - 6:58pm
    March 25, 2019
    file / News Tribune
    Spring Gardening Extravaganza to focus on health, environment
    As the snow continues to melt and spring slowly settles in, gardeners are excited to start planting. The St. Louis County Extension's annual...
    lifestyle/home-and-gardenMarch 25, 2019 - 4:30pm
    Cabin burns down north of Duluth
    A quarter-million-dollar cabin burned north of Duluth early Monday morning. Authorities arrived to a fully engulfed 42-by-24-foot cabin at 3315...
    news/firesMarch 25, 2019 - 8:30am
    March 21, 2019
    The French River on the North Shore of Lake Superior flows under the bridge for the North Shore Scenic Highway. 2007 file / News Tribune
    April open house will tackle French River bridge replacement
    An open house to discuss a bridge reconstruction project over the French River is slated for 6-8 p.m., April 4 at French River Lutheran Church,...
    news/traffic-and-constructionMarch 21, 2019 - 12:13pm
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