Study shows that administering calcium and magnesium effectively reduces neurological sensitivity

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Researchers in the North Central Cancer Treatment Group have shown that patients who receive intravenous calcium and magnesium before and after the chemotherapy drug oxaliplatin for the treatment of advanced ...

Cook Cabin Leveled after Propane Explosion

Fri, 05/16/2008 - 11:05pm

A propane leak caused an explosion in a cabin near Cook. The structure was leveled, according to the St.

Low's Alan Sparhawk finds comfort in noise with the Retribution Gospel Choir

Wed, 05/14/2008 - 10:55pm

"Our bodies break and the blood just spills and spills/But here we sit debating math."

The paradox of the Retribution Gospel Choir starts with its name. The Gospel, both the divine text and the divine music, is based in forgiveness and mercy, not revenge and punishment. via Riverfront Times

$200 million Boswell 3 upgrade begins 2nd construction season

Wed, 05/14/2008 - 11:48am

"In response to the regulations, we've taken a somewhat proactive approach and come up with a comprehensive plan to address the issues"

Minnesota Power has begun a second season of construction at its Clay Boswell electric generating plant in northern Minnesota. via Business North

Duluth-Superior harbor rust remains a mystery

Tue, 05/13/2008 - 9:34am

The cause of aggressive corrosion in the Duluth-Superior harbor is still a mystery, but studies have identified some suspects. via St. Paul Pioneer Press

Northern Minn. gets late-season snow

Sun, 05/11/2008 - 12:53pm

It might be May but there's still snow falling in parts of Minnesota. The National Weather Service reported that 4 inches of snow fell in Ely by Sunday morning. via Minnesota Public Radio

Officials investigate death of Minnesota-Duluth student who died 1 day after Army fitness test

Sat, 05/10/2008 - 2:52pm

Authorities in St. Louis County are investigating the death of a University of Minnesota Duluth student. via StarTribune

Travel Q & A

Sat, 05/10/2008 - 7:38am

I'll be in Duluth, Minn., at the end of June. Do you have any information about sightseeing there? Veronika Phillips, San Jose You're in luck: Late June is a lovely time to take advantage of Duluth's offerings. via San Jose Mercury News

Car hits dog, then driver sues owner

Thu, 05/08/2008 - 7:19am

"We would have never let him off-leash because we're so terrified of this road"

DULUTH - The driver of a 1997 Honda Civic that struck and killed a dog near Cloquet is suing the dog's owners for damage done to his vehicle. via St. Cloud Times Online

Technology Can Overexpose Unwary Teens

Wed, 05/07/2008 - 11:33am

"Some of the students just think, 'Ya, ya, we know,'"

Using her cell phone, a high school girl sends nude photos of herself to boyfriends that wind up printed and distributed in the boys' locker room at Hudson High School. via KEX-AM Portland

Driver of car that struck and killed dog sues dog owners

Wed, 05/07/2008 - 3:34am

The driver of a car that struck and killed a dog is suing the dog's owners for damage done to his vehicle. via WLOS

Nude Burglar Admits Guilt

Tue, 05/06/2008 - 11:07pm

A young burglary suspect caught napping inside a Duluth, Minn., house pleaded guilty but said he doesn't remember committing the crime. via The Post Chronicle

State to close parts of Duluth bridge to repair gussets

Tue, 05/06/2008 - 3:04pm

Minnesota transportation officials say they're closing several lanes of the Blatnik Bridge between Duluth and Superior, Wisconsin, so they can repair four gusset plates. via KARE-TV Minneapolis

Duluth fire kills three

Mon, 05/05/2008 - 2:54pm

"Maybe put out flowers or something, just do some kind of memorial that shows we care and not just go on with our lives"

Three people, including a child, died in a fire that engulfed a Lincoln Park/West End home Sunday morning. via Fire Engineering

NE Minn. ELCA picks new bishop

Mon, 05/05/2008 - 10:29am

The Northeastern Minnesota Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has a new bishop-elect. The Rev. via St. Paul Pioneer Press

Earnings roundup: Weyerhaeuser, KBR

Mon, 05/05/2008 - 12:04am

Duke Energy Corp. , one of the nation's largest electric power companies, said Friday its first-quarter profit rose 30 percent, boosted by the company's three largest business units. via Boston Globe