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Art lovers were out and about enjoying �Art in Bayfront Park� Saturday.

Northlanders Enjoy Art in Bayfront Park Fair

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Art lovers were out and about enjoying ‘Art in Bayfront Park’ Saturday. The two-day art fair is filled with activities and work from local and regional artists.

The ongoing Mesaba Avenue construction project has been taking a toll on drivers in Duluth.

Mesaba Avenue Construction Impacting Community Members

Mesaba Avenue Project Causing Temporary Closures

Storm Drain Pipe Maintenance By Lakewalk Trail

Amelia, a Face for Medical Marijuana, Has Died

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Friends of Duluth Golf Hosts "Save Lester Scramble"

Friends of Duluth Public Golf hosted its inaugural tournament, entitled the "Save Lester Scramble." The group is working on finding solutions to the city's public golf budget shortfalls.

A golfer gets ready to hit a drive at Lester Park Golf Course.

Grill Wars Serves up Funds for Boys and Girls Clubs

Grill Wars was a hit on a beautiful Duluth summer evening. The burger competition benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland.

Canal Park Brewing's burger had bacon, guacamole, smoked tomato and cheese.

Storm Team Weather Highlights

Denfeld High School's Class of 1948 Celebrates Special 70th Reunion

The Denfeld High School's class of 1948 celebrated their 70th reunion at Valentini�s Vicino Lago.

Congdon Park Elementary School Reopens After Rat Infestation

Congdon Park Elementary School is back in normal operations after being closed to eliminate outdoor rats.

Blue Angels Returning for 2019 Airshow

Duluth Police Investigate Downtown Robbery

The Duluth Police Department has arrested one suspect and is looking for others after a robbery in downtown Duluth on Monday night.

Council Approves Extra Cost for Irvin Move

The Duluth City Council approved the extra $250,000 in cost to move the William A. Irvin from the Minnesota Slip to accommodate sediment contamination cleanup. It brings the total cost of moving the ship to $850,000.

The Irvin has sat in the Minnesota Slip for more than 25 years.

Minnesota Governor Candidates Make Final Push for Votes in Northland

Some of the major candidates for Minnesota governor are making one final push for votes in the Northland ahead of Tuesday's primary elections. Tim Walz and Lori Swanson were in Duluth on Monday while Tim Pawlenty and Erin Murphy visited over the weekend.

Once Lost Monument Rededicated with Plaque

A once forgotten and overgrown monument on West Skyline Parkway has been restored and rededicated with a plaque.

A small water feature in the Snively Monument.

The Bayfront Blues Festival brings in nearly 20,000 fans each year, making an economic impact to the City of Duluth.

Bayfront Blues Festival Draws In Big Crowds And Money

Minnesota residents losing their voice are recording their speech with a voice banking device.

Minnesota 'Voice Banking' Service Preserves Voices

Man Being Treated After Duluth Stabbing

With the primary election only a few days away, candidates are making their way throughout the state to encourage people to vote.

Candidates For Governor Stop By Duluth

Blues Music Lovers and Performers Celebrate 30 Years of Talent

The William A. Irvin will be moved in late August or early September.

Unusual Circumstances, Historic Value Make Irvin Move Costly

Judge Theresa Neo congratulates Arik Forsman after she swore him in.

Arik Forsman Sworn In as Duluth City Councilor

There are two projects happening by the William A. Irvin in the Minnesota Slip.

Cost of Moving Irvin Up to $850,000

Michelle Lee responded to Vice President Mike Pence's Duluth visit on Wednesday saying it wasn't appropriate the fundraiser for Pete Stauber wasn't open to the public.

CD8 Candidate Michelle Lee Responds to Vice President Pence's Duluth Visit

The Penne Not Pence event was held on Wednesday in opposition to Vice President Mike Pence's private fundraiser held for GOP candidate Pete Stauber.

Penne Not Pence Event Held to Oppose Private Fundraiser Held for Pete Stauber

Vice President Pence speaks with workers from Industrial Weldors & Machinists behind him.

Pence Focuses on Mining, Industry in Duluth Speech

The District Flats apartment complex features 72 units, and cost just under $14 million to build.

New Apartment Complex Opens in Duluth

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Lake County Fair Underway

The Lake County Fair kicked off in Two Harbors today, with festivities going through Sunday. Gate admission is free for children ages 5 and under, $5 for adults and children over 5, and $3 for seniors over 65 and Military.

Fire Destroys Cabin in Cook County

Ontario to Allow Pot Sales in Private Stores Next Year

Ontario says it will allow some private retailers to sell marijuana beginning next year.

24th Annual Under The Spreading Walnut Tree Art Fair Held in Two Harbors

The 24th annual�Under the Spreading Walnut Tree Two Harbors Art Fair wrapped up on Sunday.

Cook County Gives 2019 Budget Process a Transparency Theme

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Cameras are being placed on the handguns of Minneapolis police.

Minneapolis Police Department Implements Cameras On Guns

A police force in a Minneapolis suburb is having its officers add cameras on their handguns amid calls for more transparency in police shootings.

Body of Missing Man Found in Pine Co. River

West Nile Virus Confirmed in Miniature Horse in Pine City

DNR: Lack of Rain Presents Fire Danger Risk Throughout the Northland

The fire danger in Cloquet on Monday was listed as low, but was upgraded to moderate on Tuesday.

Representative Removed from Fond du Lac Tribal Council

Vanessa Northrup has been removed from the Fond du Lac Tribal Council.

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