A multilingual army of immigrants helped build the Iron Range. How did they communicate in the mines?
People from more than 40 countries navigated dangerous conditions to extract the precious and plentiful iron ore of northern Minnesota.
From Gooseberry Falls to Minneopa, state parks felt weather's wrath
Managers still are assessing swamped campgrounds, damaged trails and popular attractions closed by flooding.
Man who allegedly stabbed Duluth woman arrested 2 months later in Michigan
Darrius Plummer was taken into custody Wednesday, accused of fatally stabbing Chantel Moose in April.
Pride event draws 2,000 in Grand Rapids — and complaints to City Council
At the first Itasca Pride, about a dozen protesters countered with a "straight pride" event and complained to the city about children being "groomed."
Sullivan Lake has disappeared after a century-old dam fails in heavy rains
Sullivan Lake, north of Two Harbors in Lake County, drained after a century-old dam failed.
Fired Mille Lacs executive who blew whistle on tribe's marijuana plans sues
Derek Dorr, who oversaw the tribe's federal contract business, alleges reprisal in a federal lawsuit and seeks potentially millions.
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What's next for GOP Rep. Pete Stauber's mining initiatives?
The northeastern Minnesota congressman's mining legislation would affect the state's economy and environment.
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A Pride event in Grand Marais was disrupted by a bomb threat — from Russia
Federal authorities warned in May of such disruptions targeting Pride celebrations.
Politics
Minnesota Gov. Walz says flood response will be swift
The governor spoke from the state's emergency management operations center amid historic flooding with more rain on the way this week.
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