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U.S. House passes bill to remove wolves from endangered species protection list
The U.S. House passed a bill Thursday to remove wolves from the federal endangered species list. If it passes, it would return wolf management to states, including Minnesota—which could decide to authorize wolf hunting seasons. It now moves to the Senate.
Duluth City Council votes to transfer former golf course land for future housing
Despite concerns voiced by some residents claiming a lack of transparency and a flawed public process, the Duluth City Council voted to transfer the closed Lester Park Golf Course property to the city’s economic development authority to explore a potential housing development.
Housing or parkland? Duluth debates future of long-closed golf course amid housing crunch
The Duluth City Council will vote Monday night on whether to transfer the long-closed Lester Park Golf Course to its economic development arm to pave the way for a possible housing development. Critics say the public process leading up to the vote has been flawed.
Owner of Lutsen Lodge charged with arson in fire that destroyed iconic resort
Bryce Campbell, the owner of the Lutsen Resort Lodge on Lake Superior’s North Shore, has been arrested on charges of arson and insurance fraud for his alleged role in the fire that destroyed the lodge in early 2024.
Mountain lion spotted in Duluth has been wandering across Minnesota for 3 months
DNR officials say they’ve been tracking the mountain lion’s journey across the state. It is originally from Nebraska, but was first spotted in Fergus Falls, Minn. in September.
Team Cory and Korey: Minnesota curlers preparing for 2026 Winter Olympics
Three years after teaming up to chase their shared Olympic dream, Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse of Duluth will represent the U.S. in mixed doubles curling at the 2026 Winter Games in Italy.
Bezos foundation gives $2.5 million grant to help fight homelessness in Duluth
Chum, which operates the largest emergency homeless shelter north of the Twin Cities, has been awarded a $2.5 million grant — the largest in its history — to address family homelessness in Duluth.
New, more flood-resilient bridge opens above High Falls in Tettegouche State Park
More than three years after a previous span was first damaged in major flooding, a new $1 million footbridge has opened above High Falls over the Baptism River in a popular North Shore park.