Crime
Carlton County Recovery Court Celebrates Graduations
The treatment program helps offenders with substance use disorders and mental health issues
Fond du Lac Band Member Dies in Duluth Jail
Minnesota BCA investigating death of 35-year-old inmate Darrin Tiessen
St. Louis County Jail Inmate Dies After Being Found Unconscious
Authorities have requested an independent investigation by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
Politics
Local Judge Explains Sentencing Guidelines in Minnesota
Judges must follow detailed statutes and rules that limit their discretion when sentencing defendants.
Teamsters Union Criticized for Hosting Rep. Stauber
Local union chapter faces backlash for providing platform to Republican congressman with anti-union record
Schools Sue DHS Over Ending Protected Zone Policy
Duluth and Fridley school districts, along with the state teachers union, file lawsuit to restore DHS policy designating schools as protected from immigration enforcement.
Lifestyle
Duluth's Cold Front Festival Brings Winter Fun to Bayfront
Annual event draws families for sledding, ice skating, and other cold-weather activities
Duluth News Tribune Republishes 1976 Front Pages for America's 250th
Daily look back at local and world events during the nation's Bicentennial year
Duluth Upcycler Offers Free Mending Clinic
Carli Vergamini partners with Resource Renew and Duluth Public Library to host a drop-in mending event.
Sports
North Dakota Secures Home Ice for Frozen Faceoff Quarterfinals
The best-of-3 series will take place at Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks.
UMD Hockey Falls to North Dakota, Eyes Miami (OH) Series
Bulldogs suffer 3-1 loss after North Dakota scores twice on power play in third period
North Dakota State Joins Mountain West Conference for Football in 2026
The move comes as the Bison look to elevate their football program to a higher level of competition.
Entertainment
Shorts in Winter Film Festival Brings Community Focus to Minnesota
The hyperlocal event in Two Harbors showcases local filmmakers and stories.
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center and Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra Celebrate Major Milestones
The two Northland institutions have been cornerstones of the community for decades.
Sundance Film Celebrates Comedian Maria Bamford's Struggles with Mental Health
Documentary 'Paralyzed by Hope' explores the life and career of the stand-up comic through personal interviews and archival footage.
