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Duluth diocese files bankruptcy over sex abuse judgment
The diocese says it can't afford its nearly $5 million share of a recent settlement with a man who was sexually abused by a priest.
Run aground by regulators, Duluth 'saltie' just wants to go home
Authorities won't let the ocean-going ship Cornelia leave Duluth harbor until past questions of environmental violations are answered. The ship's been stuck for weeks, and winter is coming.
What's next for Jamar Clark demonstrators and activists?
The rhetoric at rallies and news conferences has often shifted to themes beyond Clark's death, such as justice and systemic change. At times, the demonstrations have had the feel of a movement.
Conflicting accounts: What happened the night Jamar Clark was shot?
Jamar Clark's death at the hands of Minneapolis police has rallied protesters for nearly three weeks. But the circumstances around the moments leading up to his death remain unclear -- and contentious.
Jamar Clark shooting, protests continue strained history between community, police
"We have been saying for a significant amount of time that Minneapolis is one bullet away from Ferguson," activist Jason Sole of the Minneapolis NAACP said the day after Clark was shot. "That bullet was fired last night."
Online access, lone wolf hate?
The 4th Precinct protest shootings show how people "can very quickly move from propaganda and interaction with fellow racists to action," one expert says. A University of Minnesota study suggests broadband access can help light the fuse.
Minn. forecast: $1.9 billion budget surplus; 'modest' job, wage growth
The budget numbers look bright and DFLers and Republicans on Thursday quickly laid out their spending priorities. Economists, however, also cautioned that Minnesota faces some long-term economic worries.
Mpls. police clear out 4th Precinct protest site
Police arrested eight people. Black Lives Matter organizers protested Thursday afternoon at Minneapolis City Hall, then marched to police union headquarters.
Tough times, overfishing shake Superior's herring fleet
Lake Superior herring numbers are plummeting, putting the lake's small but iconic commercial fishery in jeopardy. Overfishing is a problem. New research suggests climate change could also be partly to blame.
Art Hounds: Dan Israel and Minhua Chorus
This week on Art Hounds we're treated to choral music from southern China, Dan Israel's latest CD, and a live-action adventure game in Duluth.