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Duluth's 148th to be named active association wing

5 hours 35 min ago

DULUTH, Minn. - Sen. Amy Klobuchar says the U.S. Air Force has decided to name the Duluth-based 148th Fighter Wing an active association wing.

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Hannah Olson Commits to Duluth

8 hours 49 min ago

Richfield High School senior and star athlete Hannah Olson signed a letter of intent Wednesday to attend the University of Minnesota-Duluth this fall.

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Benefit set for woman with transplanted organs

13 hours 59 min ago

Now that she has a transplanted liver and kidney, she is hoping her health improves to the point she can be a full-fledged outdoor woman as often as she likes.

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Douglas Co. Board Moves Agreement Forward to Attract Magnetation

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 10:54pm

DULUTH, MN - In a unanimous decision, the Douglas County board approved an agreement tonight designed to bring more jobs in Superior.

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Man Arrested For Selling Meth

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 6:54pm

The Duluth Police Department and Lake Superior Drug and Gang Task Force executed a search warrant Wednesday evening at a home in the 900 block of W. 5th St.

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Vintage Tackle Contest: The Larson Fishtrap

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 12:50pm

The lure below was entered into our ongoing vintage tackle contest by Bob Brown, who tells me he found it in his grandfather's tackle box.

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Your Green Life: Climate Idol Families Share Success Stories

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 8:45am

Duluth, MN Only a few months ago one family was commuting 5 hours a week to work, after the Climate Idol challenge they reduced their commute to only 3 hours a week by carpooling.

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Duluth Omnimax Theatre Sold

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 2:31am

Marcus Theatres, which owns the Duluth 10 complex next to the Omnimax, bought the theatre and will convert it into an Ultrascreen auditorium.

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Duluth Manufacturer Takes Center Stage in Washington D.C.

Wed, 02/01/2012 - 11:26pm

Duluth, MN -- A 130-year-old Duluth manufacturing company was the focus of a high level meeting in Washington D.C. today.

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Big Gift Keeps Families Warm

Wed, 02/01/2012 - 11:26pm

Duluth, MN --- Plenty of families will be staying warm this winter thanks to a big gift to the Salvation Army's HeatShare program.

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Volunteers Needed to Watch for Destructive Invasive Pests

Wed, 02/01/2012 - 10:21pm

St. Paul, MN - Minnesota is looking for volunteers to help keep an eye out for new infestations of emerald ash borer and other destructive invasive pests.

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Northland Businesses Getting Hit Hard By Lack Of Snow

Wed, 02/01/2012 - 8:17pm

Duluth, MN - - A winter of record breaking high temperatures and unusually dry conditions have left many Northland business suffering.

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Earth in for bumpy ride as solar storms hit

Wed, 02/01/2012 - 4:07pm

THE sun is gearing up for a peak in activity at a time when technology makes our planet more vulnerable to solar outbursts than ever before.

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Iron Range officials upset with Magnetation threat

Wed, 02/01/2012 - 11:57am

DULUTH, Minn. - Iron Range officials are upset with threats by Magnetation Inc. to build a $300 million iron ore processing plant in another state to get around Minnesota's tough mercury pollution rules.

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Our View: Furbearing forecaster, be advised winter's MIA

Wed, 02/01/2012 - 4:28am

Dear Minnesota groundhogs, Even though there is plenty of big news happening, we wanted to connect with you before tomorrow - your day in the spotlight.

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U of M Pres. In Duluth

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 11:09pm

Dr. Eric Kaler, President of the University of Minnesota spoke with about 90 business leaders at the Kitchi Gammi Club in Duluth Tuesday.

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Two Duluth Students Expelled After Bringing Pellet Gun to School

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 10:09pm

DULUTH, MN - Two Morgan Park Middle School students were expelled tonight for bringing a pellet gun to school.

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Duluth Man Arrested for Burglary

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 10:09pm

A 47 year old Duluth man has been arrested for allegedly breaking into a house on the 200 block of West 3rd St.

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Duluth will host new Sled Dog Race in March

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 8:09pm

Duluth, MN -- Northland mushers can dust off their harnesses and start getting their dogs back in shape for the debut of a new sled dog race in Duluth.

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Three Irish Girls: An Interview

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 1:45pm

As many of you have already noticed, SSYC has received our latest batch of yarn from Three Irish Girls in Adorn Sock and Glenhaven Cashmerino .

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