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Gov. Walz's keynote address at the legislative breakfast Thursday focused on transportation and infrastructure improvements needed in the county.

Walz Discusses Infrastructure Investments at Legislative Breakfast for Duluth Days

02/21/2019 05:55 PM

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz addressed a packed house of St. Louis County leaders on his budget plans to support and grow the county at the 22nd annual legislative breakfast in Saint Paul Thursday. Investing in transportation and infrastructure was the focus during his keynote address at the event.

A Grand Marais woman and her three pets were safely evacuated Wednesday afternoon following a garage fire.�

Grand Marais Woman, Pets Evacuated Following Garage Fire

Minnesota Bill Could Boost Farm-to-School Initiatives

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The final stop on the Lundie and Vacation Home Tour is almost 70 years old.

Tour's Final Stop an Original Lundie Home

This home is a new addition to the Lundie and Vacation Home Tour.

Elegant New Home Adds to Lundie and Vacation Home Tour

The Vatten Hus cottage is on land that has a rich history.

Vatten Hus Cottage Holds Rich History and Unique Story

Grand Portage Tribal Chairman Norman Deschampe Passes Away

Grand Portage Tribal Chairman Norman Deschampe passed away on Saturday.

Citizens Voice Frustration on Website Crash for BWCA Permits

A forum was hosted by Rep. Pete Stauber in response to the website crash for BWCA permits at the Grand Ely Lodge Saturday.

Wolf Taken to Isle Royale Returns to Mainland

FILE - One of the wolves moved to Isle Royale last fall has found his way off the island.

'Find Your True North' is New Minnesota Tourism Campaign

Minnesota's state tourism agency has unveiled a new marketing campaign based on the slogan "Find Your True North." The campaign expands on previous marketing efforts.

Minnesota has launched a new tourism marketing campaign.

Experts: Birds Equipped to Survive Minnesota's Bitter Cold

Experts say wild birds are well equipped to handle Minnesota's extreme cold weather, a particular concern when temperatures dipped to double digits below zero. A wildlife official said the birds that stay in the region are tough enough to survive the extreme cold weather, as long they're able to find food.

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Up North: A Look Back at the 2019 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

WDIO Sports Reporter Chelsie Brown takes a look back at the 2019 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon.

2019 Beargrease Champion Blake Freking (#4)

February Starwatch: Winter Constellations in Prime Viewing Position

In the evening sky, Mars, in the southwest, drifts slowly westward as the bright winter constellations close in on it. These constellations are now high in the south during the mid-evening hours—in prime viewing position.

Blake Freking Wins 2019 Beargrease, Wife Jennifer is Runner-Up

Blake Freking of Finland, Minn. has won the 2019 Beargrease. He leapfrogged ahead of Alaskan musher Ryan Redington, who had been consistently leading throughout the race. His wife, Jennifer Freking, was the runner-up, finishing two hours behind Blake.

Blake and Jen Freking and their two daughters pose for a photo after Jen finished in second.

Ryan Anderson Wins Beargrease Mid-Distance Sled Dog Race

Ryan Anderson is the winner of the "Beargrease 120" mid-distance sled dog race. He crossed the finish-line in Lustsen at 7:19 a.m. Monday.

The 35th John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon kicked off Sunday afternoon and mushers and their sled dogs�were eager to get on the trail.

John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon Kicks Off to a Cold and Exciting Start

A team in the 2018 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

2019 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon Underway

With Shutdown Over, Scientists Rush to Salvage Wolf Study

Minnesota lawmakers want to crack down on deer farms as concern grows about chronic wasting disease among wild deer in southeastern Minnesota.

Lawmakers Seek Stronger Action Against Fatal Deer Disease

Drivers will soon find higher speed limits on another dozen stretches of Northland roads, including parts of Highway 61.

Higher Speed Limits for Drivers Headed to Ely, Grand Marais

Two Harbors Students Challenge Others to Find the Kind

Ely Man Reaches Plea Deal in Sexual Assault Case

Man struck by car while waving down snow plow truck

Two Harbors Man Struck by Car

Seth Jeffs is listed as registered agent for the company that acquired land west of the Lake Superior town of Grand Marais.

Company Tied to Polygamous Sect Leader Buys Minnesota Land

FILE - Victoria Island is seen in the distance in this photo taken from Little Trout Bay. Authorities have identified remains found on the island.

Authorities ID Remains Found on Lake Superior Island

The Thunder Bay air traffic controllers bought their Duluth counterparts Do North pizza and wings.

Thunder Bay Air Traffic Controllers Buy Lunch for Duluth Peers

Dangerous Road Conditions Persist Throughout Minnesota

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Walz Discusses Infrastructure Investments at Legislative Breakfast for Duluth Days

Dress Drive Fairy Seeking Donations

Dresses hang on racks during the fall 2016 dress drive at the Valley Youth Center.

Duluth Reminding Residents of Winter Watch Page for Snow Removal

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Credit Card Security Breach with North Country Business Partners

Five businesses in the Northland may have been affected by a�credit or debit card security breach.

Authorities Investigating Fire in Lakewood Township

Authorities are investigating a fire that happened in Lakewood Township Monday night. One person was treated for smoke inhalation, but no other injuries have been reported.

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The Forest Service says it will reopen the BWCA online reservation process on March 4.

Forest Service Relaunching Online BWCA Permit Reservations

The Forest Service says the process to make Boundary Water reservations online will reopen on March 4. The website originally opened on Jan. 30 but crashed.

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South Ridge Students Hold Empty Bowl Event

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Environmental Group Seeks EPA Documents on PolyMet Copper-Nickel Mine

A Minnesota environmental group is suing the Environmental Protection Agency to force it to release concerns that EPA specialists have expressed about�PolyMet's planned copper-nickel mine in Northern Minnesota.�

Fort Frances Man Dies in Snowmobile Crash near Cook

The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office says a 35-year-old Fort Frances, Ontario man died in a crash on the Cook Area Snowmobile Trail�on Saturday evening.

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