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Roger Reinert inaugurated as next mayor of Duluth
Roger Reinert was inaugurated as the 40th mayor of Duluth in a ceremony at Duluth City Hall Tuesday afternoon, after the former state lawmaker easily defeated two-term incumbent Emily Larson, the city’s first woman to be elected mayor, in the November election.
Historic wimpy winter challenges small businesses, outdoor enthusiasts
The historically warm and snow-free winter thus far across Minnesota is disheartening to skiers, snowmobilers and ice anglers. And it is taking a toll on small businesses that depend on those winter outdoor enthusiasts.
Dakota women leading two Twin Cities nonprofits aim to be catalysts for change 
The Twin Cities are at the epicenter of a dynamic shift in the world of land stewardship and restoration work. Leading the charge are two nonprofit environmental organizations —Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi and Owámniyomni Okhódayapi — now both led by Indigenous women.  
Six months after HyLife shut down, former workers hope for ‘better life’ if plant reopens
Half a year after the plant closed at short notice, laid-off workers and the city itself await the reopening of the pork processor under new ownership. However, the local residents have more questions than answers.
Starting Jan. 1, Minnesota turtles are protected from commercial harvest
Minnesota’s turtles face a variety of threats, including habitat loss, road mortality and pollution. The new law eliminates the commercial harvest of western painted and snapping turtles.
Cracking the big time: A giant attraction for a nutcracker-happy town
Luverne is enhancing its tourism appeal with the world's tallest 65-foot nutcracker statue, led by local business owner Vance Walgrave, aiming to attract interstate travelers with this unique landmark.
Year in pictures: See our top photos from 2023
See some of this year's most remarkable moments through the lenses of our staff and freelance photographers.