Duluth man banned from big-game hunting after illegal moose shooting Dane Landon Nelson, 38, pleaded guilty to a gross misdemeanor, claiming he mistook the moose for a deer.

Dane Landon Nelson, 38, pleaded guilty to a gross misdemeanor, claiming he mistook the moose for a deer.

Minnesota native finds a niche constructing crossword puzzles Katie Hoody, a 1994 Bemidji High School graduate, has had six crosswords published in The New York Times, with more to come later this year.

Katie Hoody, a 1994 Bemidji High School graduate, has had six crosswords published in The New York Times, with more to come later this year.

Duluth receives low bid of $33.3 million to rebuild Superior Street The reconstruction project could begin in May, thanks in part to a favorable cost.

The reconstruction project could begin in May, thanks in part to a favorable cost.

Astro Bob: April Lyrids bring a comet shower As you wait for your first meteor to flare, consider that people just like you have been watching the Lyrids for some 2,700 years.

As you wait for your first meteor to flare, consider that people just like you have been watching the Lyrids for some 2,700 years.

Photos and video: Doolittle Raiders honored, remembered Toasts to the Doolittle Raiders were held nationwide and at VFW Post 137 in Proctor around the anniversary of April 18, 1942.

Toasts to the Doolittle Raiders were held nationwide and at VFW Post 137 in Proctor around the anniversary of April 18, 1942.

Vaske, Sigsworth become first-time champions at Fitger's 5K Ben Vaske of St. Paul crossed the finish line in 15:10, while women's division champion Violet Sigsworth of Thunder Bay, Ontario did it in 19:27.

Ben Vaske of St. Paul crossed the finish line in 15:10, while women's division champion Violet Sigsworth of Thunder Bay, Ontario did it in 19:27.

For treated trees, emerald ash borer isn't a death sentence Experts say professionally applied chemical treatment is almost certainly effective, and cost can be justified by expense of removal, replacement and time it takes to grow another tree to maturity.

Experts say professionally applied chemical treatment is almost certainly effective, and cost can be justified by expense of removal, replacement and time it takes to grow another tree to maturity.

How this Amish sexual abuse survivor found her voice and hopes to protect other girls like her Lizzie Hershberger was 14 when she was repeatedly abused. Today, she is an author and subject of a PBS documentary

Lizzie Hershberger was 14 when she was repeatedly abused. Today, she is an author and subject of a PBS documentary

Marriage applications and divorces for April 18, 2026 Marriage applications and divorces in St. Louis County.

Marriage applications and divorces in St. Louis County.

Northland Nature: The arrival of sparrows The arrival of migrating sparrows heralds the changing of the seasons.

The arrival of migrating sparrows heralds the changing of the seasons.

St. Cloud still grappling with effects of ICE clash three months ago Central Minnesotans won't soon forget how life changed during Operation Metro Surge — especially following an incident between dozens of agents and hundreds of onlookers Jan. 12.

Central Minnesotans won't soon forget how life changed during Operation Metro Surge — especially following an incident between dozens of agents and hundreds of onlookers Jan. 12.

Matters of Record for April 18, 2026 As reported by St. Louis County District Court.

As reported by St. Louis County District Court.

UMD to allocate $2.5M grant toward paid student internships The University of Minnesota Duluth is launching a new program to provide paid internships for undergraduate humanities majors.

The University of Minnesota Duluth is launching a new program to provide paid internships for undergraduate humanities majors.

Northland K-9 event expands to Iron Range The public is invited to see a dozen law enforcement dogs in action next month as the festivities head north for the first time.

The public is invited to see a dozen law enforcement dogs in action next month as the festivities head north for the first time.

Bygones: First female Superior City Council president elected in 1956 The vote for Hilda Henrich was unanimous on the council.

The vote for Hilda Henrich was unanimous on the council.

Prep report: East tennis team wins on road A few baseball and softball teams were also able to get Friday games in before the rains came.

A few baseball and softball teams were also able to get Friday games in before the rains came.

FAA drops no-fly zone near ICE vehicles after Duluth native sues The agency rescinded the policy that threatened civil and criminal penalties for drone operators within 3,000 feet of Homeland Security assets.

The agency rescinded the policy that threatened civil and criminal penalties for drone operators within 3,000 feet of Homeland Security assets.

Hoffman family files civil lawsuit against accused assassin Vance Boelter while criminal case drags on Civil lawsuit comes as the death penalty and the trial timeline is still undecided in the criminal case against the man accused of assassinating the Hortmans, shooting the Hoffmans.

Civil lawsuit comes as the death penalty and the trial timeline is still undecided in the criminal case against the man accused of assassinating the Hortmans, shooting the Hoffmans.

Iron Range man sentenced to 24 years for child sex abuse The defendant agreed to receive double the guideline term based on the severity of his crimes.

The defendant agreed to receive double the guideline term based on the severity of his crimes.

Wes Drummond steps down as Duluth Playhouse leader The organization will search for a replacement for Drummond, who has been with the Playhouse since 2021 and became executive producing artistic director in 2025.

The organization will search for a replacement for Drummond, who has been with the Playhouse since 2021 and became executive producing artistic director in 2025.

Jarrid Houston column: Plan on being at the launch at daybreak Anglers have been getting out early in the morning when the weather has cooperated, finding a mix of coho salmon bites.

Anglers have been getting out early in the morning when the weather has cooperated, finding a mix of coho salmon bites.

Duluth Marshall’s Chloe Johnson gets ‘sick of losing’ The 2026 News Tribune All-Area Player of the year averaged 31 points and 13 rebounds in leading the Hilltoppers to a first state championship game in school history.

The 2026 News Tribune All-Area Player of the year averaged 31 points and 13 rebounds in leading the Hilltoppers to a first state championship game in school history.

Federal mining ban repeal draws mixed reactions from Minnesota lawmakers Some celebrate, while others say accountability and state protections from potential mining projects are necessary.

Some celebrate, while others say accountability and state protections from potential mining projects are necessary.

Minnesota Legislature provides support for veterans, but it may not be enough “We know that veteran services at the federal level have faced significant, constant uncertainty,” said bill author Heather Gustafson. “So programs that Minnesota veterans have relied on are being reduced and/or eliminated.”

“We know that veteran services at the federal level have faced significant, constant uncertainty,” said bill author Heather Gustafson. “So programs that Minnesota veterans have relied on are being reduced and/or eliminated.”

Bygones: Officials in 1956 predicted biggest smelt run in history A test net off the bay side of Minnesota Point brought up 100 pounds of smelt in 1956.

A test net off the bay side of Minnesota Point brought up 100 pounds of smelt in 1956.

Presenting the 2026 News Tribune All-Area Girls Basketball Team This year's team includes back-to-back All-Area Player of the Year Chloe Johnson as well as Proctor's Chloe Carlson, Mesabi East's Marta Forsline and Cloquet's Nattie Butler.

This year's team includes back-to-back All-Area Player of the Year Chloe Johnson as well as Proctor's Chloe Carlson, Mesabi East's Marta Forsline and Cloquet's Nattie Butler.

Harbor City Roller Derby skaters keep coming back Several of the skaters said they enjoy the chance to be in a full-contact sport.

Several of the skaters said they enjoy the chance to be in a full-contact sport.

Bulldogs baseball sweeps doubleheader in Bemidji UMD hit seven home runs across 16 innings of baseball.

UMD hit seven home runs across 16 innings of baseball.

Prep report: Denfeld baseball holds off huge Hermantown comeback The Hunters led 14-0 in the fourth inning but had to strand the tying run on base before the end of the game.

The Hunters led 14-0 in the fourth inning but had to strand the tying run on base before the end of the game.

Dawyduk's big day at the plate powers UMD to doubleheader sweep Senior Taylor Dawyduk bashed a combined four home runs in back-to-back wins over Minnesota Crookston in Thursday's home opener.

Senior Taylor Dawyduk bashed a combined four home runs in back-to-back wins over Minnesota Crookston in Thursday's home opener.