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Owner of Tig’s BBQ Troy Fralich dies at 53

Troy Fralich, a former St. Louis County deputy sheriff and owner of the popular Tig’s BBQ in Duluth has died at the age of 53.The news of Fralich’s death brought profound sadness among the local law enforcement community after learning one of their biggest champions died this week.Fralich was the president of the Fraternal Order of Police, but his duty to care for others went beyond policing with the help of good ol’ BBQ.

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Fond du Lac Band breaks ground on new community services building in Cloquet

The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa started construction on a new community services building in Cloquet.

Cloquet, MN · 2d

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Historic Congdon-Family Mansion Near Glensheen Lists for $1.95 Million in Duluth

A nine-bedroom mansion once owned by a son of the family behind Glensheen Mansion has hit the Duluth real estate market for $1.95 million. The nearly 9,400-square-foot home at 415 N. Hawthorne Road sits about a mile from Glensheen in Congdon Park, and its listing traces a lineage of just five owner families stretching back more than a century.

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This Secret Minnesota Pizzeria Is So Good People Drive Three Hours Just For A Slice

Forget the chains and the fussy toppings. This Minnesota pizzeria, tucked away in a small town on the North Shore, has been quietly perfecting its craft since 1981. People don’t just drive for the novelty, they drive for pizza that has earned its legendary status. The menu is a...

Grand Marais, MN · 1d

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Crews battle house fire in Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis. (Northern News Now) - Emergency crews responded to a house fire on Lamborn Avenue Thursday night in Superior. Multiple fire trucks and police squads responded around 10 p.m. Thursday at Lamborn Avenue and North 16th Street. Smoke could be seen coming out of a second story window as...

Superior, WI · 2d

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Windows smashed out at Superior comic shop, police investigating

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Police are investigating after damage at a Superior comic and collectibles store. The owners of Collector’s Connection in Superior were set to open as normal on Thursday when they found shattered glass all over the entry way when they arrived. Photo credit: Collector’s...

Superior, WI · 2d

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Several Northland Cities Set Rainfall Records This Week

Duluth tied an 1880 rainfall record while Hibbing and International Falls also reported new daily records after recent rain.

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Event center planned for Lincoln Park Craft District

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Two Duluth natives plan to turn an old, empty building in Lincoln Park into a mid-sized concert and event venue called The Parasol, and they are asking the community to help raise money for the down payment. The project would bring entertainment to the...

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End of an era: Superior coal terminal prepares for final shipment

SUPERIOR, Wis. (Northern News Now) - A half-century of coal shipments at the Superior Midwest Energy Terminal is coming to an end. The Walter J. McCarthy Jr. is expected to arrive at the terminal soon to pick up its final load of coal, according to Vibe with Mike. Midwest Energy...

Superior, WI · 1d

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RV Neil Armstrong Lake Superior Research

A research vessel more accustomed to supporting science on the open ocean is embarking on a first-of-its-kind, 2531 nautical-mile journey through the Great Lakes to help scientists investigate some of the universe’s most elusive elementary particles. The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution’s (WHOI) research vessel (R/V) Neil Armstrong departed its...

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Duluth Active Listings Surge While Prices Climb Against a National Slide

Duluth buyers found more homes to choose from and extra time to decide, even as list prices bucked a national slide and climbed.

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Grand Rapids, Mountain Iron-Buhl football win sections, punch tickets to state tournament

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Grand Rapids defeated Hermantown 38-7 to win section 7AAAA and advance to the state tournament. In 7A, Mountain Iron-Buhl beat Barnum 36-16 to become section champions. The Minnesota state high school football tournament begins next Friday.

Grand Rapids, MN · 1d

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Hermantown Data Center Fights Legal Battle

(Hermantown, MN) — A new legal challenge is raising questions about the proposed Google data center in Hermantown. Two environmental groups have filed a lawsuit against the city, arguing its latest environmental review does not adequately address potential damage to local water resources, air quality and nearby trout streams. The lawsuit marks the second legal challenge involving the city’s review of the project. It comes after Hermantown officials approved several major project agreements and permits. Additional approvals are still needed, including a wetlands permit and state authorization related to Google’s electric service agreement.

Hermantown, MN · 2d

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Duluth selected to host statewide veterans' day celebration

DULUTH, Minn (KQDS-TV) - In celebration of veteran's day Duluth will be hosting the Official State Veterans Day Celebration on November 11. This event will be at the Duluth National Guard Training and Community Center. A community breakfast will be provided at 8:30 a.m. the program will begin at 10:00...

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The Duluth Junk Hunt returns to the DECC for the 14th year

The Duluth Junk Hunt returned to the DECC on Friday with more than 200 booths of antiques and handmade goods.

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F-35 Modernization and the Future of the 148th Fighter Wing

On this week’s episode of Minnesota Military Radio, we meet leaders from the Minnesota National Guard and Minnesota Air National Guard to explore the 148th Fighter Wing’s mission and the case for F-35 modernization in Duluth. The conversation covers the wing’s current F-16 operations, the Air Force selection process, preparations for a potential transition, and the essential role of community support in shaping the wing’s future.

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International Falls, MN · 1d

‘Blood brothers and sisters’: International Falls man shares how donations help him live with leukemia

INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. (Northern News Now) - According to the American Red Cross, someone in the nation needs blood or platelets every two seconds. International Falls resident Tim Jackson was one of them. Jackson is a Marine veteran, a father and a cancer patient. Twenty months ago, he was diagnosed...

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Healing through Hope: How the Northland’s only peer respite home is transforming mental health care, and why they might close down

Mental illness is isolating. When enveloped in what seems like all-consuming darkness, it’s hard to see a way out. It’s even harder to ask for help—especially when so many barriers to care exist. When those barriers prevent people from getting support, crises ensue. One in every eight...

Superior, WI · 1d

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Data center backlash ousts incumbents in some Minnesota towns (Pine Island & Hermantown)

Fervent opposition to large-scale data centers proved to be a motivating political factor in high-profile races from Ohio to Texas in this year’s election. The hot-button issue also played a major role in some local races across Minnesota. In Pine Island, a town of 4,000 just north of Rochester,...

Hermantown, MN · 2d

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