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Demonstrators Call for Release of American Hikers

2 hours 54 min ago

President Barack Obama is calling on Iran to immediately release three U.S. hikers detained in the Mideast country.

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Emmer is target as DFL's Big 3 debate

Sat, 07/31/2010 - 8:23pm

What: Live political debate between the three DFL gubernatorial candidates When: 6-7 p.m. Sunday Where: KSTP-TV studios, Minneapolis How to watch: The debate will be broadcast in the Twin Cities on KSTP-TV, KAAL-TV in Rochester/Austin, WDIO-TV in Duluth and KSAX-TV in Alexandria More from State Politics MANKATO - With the primary less than two ...

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Famous ship in Duluth proves popular

Sat, 07/31/2010 - 4:23pm

A ship that has appeared in six movies is quite popular at the Tall Ships festival in the Duluth-Superior harbor.

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Famous ship in Duluth proves popular

Sat, 07/31/2010 - 4:23pm

A ship that has appeared in six movies is quite popular at the Tall Ships festival in the Duluth-Superior harbor.

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Family of Iran Captive Speaks in Duluth

Sat, 07/31/2010 - 2:24pm

It has been one year since three American hikers were imprisoned in Iran. Saturday the family of Shane Bauer came to Duluth to ask for help and support from the community.

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Guberntorial Candidate Aims to Clean up Pollution

Sat, 07/31/2010 - 10:09am

There is just over one week to go before Minnesota's August primaries. Friday, Gubernatorial candidate Leslie Davis was in Duluth.

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Indian Point Campground in Duluth, Minnesota

Sat, 07/31/2010 - 6:04am

We chose to camp at Indian Point Campground in Duluth, Minn. based on it's central location to nearby attractions in the area.

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Tall ships sail into Duluth harbor

Sat, 07/31/2010 - 1:55am

A North American Tall Ship race made a stop in Duluth, Minn. Vessels from all over Europe and North America arrived Thursday, many after running into some stormy weather Wednesday.

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HibTac Cleared of Discrimination

Fri, 07/30/2010 - 10:40pm

A Britt man has lost his federal discrimination lawsuit against Hibbing Taconite.

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Warmer Great Lakes: Nice for a dip, but worrisome

Fri, 07/30/2010 - 6:26pm

Swimmers are finding the waters of the Great Lakes milder than usual this year, and scientists worry that may not be a good thing.

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U.S. House boosts fast rail to Duluth

Fri, 07/30/2010 - 6:26pm

U.S. Rep. Jim Oberstar, D-Minn Vote OKs preliminary funding for a Northern Lights' train A high-speed passenger rail service between Minneapolis and Duluth is a step closer to reality this week, after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill setting aside $3 million for engineering and design of the proposed Northern Lights Express train.

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Traffic Advisory in Downtown Duluth

Fri, 07/30/2010 - 2:21pm

With the Tall Ships Festival in town, and all the road construction throughout Duluth, the traffic flow in Downtown Duluth, Canal Park area and on other major roadways in Duluth continues to be extremely congested.

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Community Links

Fri, 07/30/2010 - 1:21pm

Aitkin, Minnesota is in the heart of Minnesota's Up North Adventure Country. Aitkin County is quietly nestled between the busy urban centers of Brainerd, Grand Rapids and Duluth.

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Grand Parade of Sail

Fri, 07/30/2010 - 9:16am

Wednesday's weather caused a few minor delays for the ships coming in, but they made it in Grand style Thursday afternoon! Thousands of visitors lined Canal Park and other high points in Duluth to see the Parade of Sail.

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Hwy. 23 ramps close on July 27

Fri, 07/30/2010 - 5:07am

Two projects on I-35 - " one near Hinckley, the other north of Moose Lake - " will pose challenges to northbound travellers in days ahead, according to MnDOT officials.

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Tall Ships festival sails into Duluth

Fri, 07/30/2010 - 1:02am

Explore the decks of maritime history this weekend during the Tall Ships Duluth festival along the shores of Lake Superior.

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Tall Ships festival sails into Duluth

Fri, 07/30/2010 - 1:02am

Explore the decks of maritime history this weekend during the Tall Ships Duluth festival along the shores of Lake Superior.

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Attempted Murder Charges Filed

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 10:58pm

On Thursday, Corey Blake Twocrow and Vince Alan Hanson were charged with attempted murder and assault.

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Free the Hikers: March for Freedom

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 6:48pm

Join Minnesota Senator Al Franken and Mayor Don Ness on Saturday, July 31, to march for the release of Sarah Shourd, Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal, who have been detained in Iran for a full year.

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National Weather Service in Duluth Confirms Tornadoes

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 2:38pm

The National Weather Service in Duluth has confirmed two tornado tracks from Tuesday, July 27th.

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