North Shore

A conservation easement will protect the property spanning forests, wetlands, cliffs and streams. Half of the protected acreage is considered to be "high biodiversity."

Heavy and wet snow, freezing rain and mixed precipitation are possible. Highest snowfall rates of around one-quarter to a half-inch per hour are expected during the daytime April 2, 2026.

State Sen. Grant Hauschild announced he would run for a second term to represent District 3, which includes portions of Cook, Itasca, Lake, Koochiching and St. Louis counties.

Financial records showed Bryce James Campbell’s companies near-due and past-due business debts amounted to more than $14 million when the fire destroyed the beloved North Shore resort.

The new bridge is 5 feet taller to make it more resilient to high flooding. The previous bridge was built in 1988 and closed in 2022 after severe flood damage.

The Cook County/Grand Marais Joint Economic Development Authority is seeking 12-15 members from Cook and Lake counties to serve on an advisory committee for the Taconite Harbor Redevelopment Project.

The sessions in Silver Bay, Virginia and Duluth will gather input on the future direction for programming and investment at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.

Minnesota law prohibits interfering with a firefighter in their official duties, including unauthorized drones that restrict aircraft. Wildfire activity has steadily climbed since mid-February as dry conditions persist.

Among outstanding violations was the lack of inspection reports for the lodge’s sprinkler and fire alarm systems, but the fire marshal says its too early to determine if these played a role.

News broke of a fire at Lutsen Lodge on Lake Superior the morning of Feb. 6. The resort lodge is a total loss.