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Duluth shelter poised to double in size to address growing homelessness crisis
Chum, the largest shelter serving people experiencing homelessness in Duluth, has announced plans to add two stories to its downtown building, and double the number of beds it offers, from 80 to 160.
Snow falling across much of southern, central Minnesota for Halloween. What you need to know
It’s been a Halloween of frightful weather across much of Minnesota as rain changed over to accumulating snow — leading to dangerous driving conditions and widespread power outages.
Stauber, Schultz clash in only debate in 8th Congressional District race
In a 40-minute televised debate, incumbent GOP U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber attempted to tie his Democratic opponent, Jen Schultz, to what he called the “failed, far-left” politics of the Biden administration. Schultz criticized Stauber for not accomplishing more for the district in his six years in office.
Halloween snow? What you need to know
If you’re not ready for winter yet, the forecast for Halloween could be looking a bit scary for parts of Minnesota. Here are some resources to keep you up-to-date on the potential for snow.
Control of state House could hinge on a sleepy district outside Duluth
Control of the Minnesota House of Representatives could come down to one race in a district outside Duluth, where first-term Republican Natalie Zeleznikar is being challenged by Democratic retired judge Mark Munger.
Longtime resort owner Bruce Kerfoot dies, ‘legend‘ of the Gunflint Trail
In a post on social media, Kerfoot’s family said he died in his sleep Wednesday night. “The family has some peace knowing he and Justine are paddling together to their shore lunch spot,” they wrote.
Officials celebrate northern Minnesota power line that could one day help make ‘green’ steel
State and federal officials celebrated the funding and approval of a nearly $1 billion transmission line project that’s designed to help power a carbon-free future for northeastern Minnesota.