Jimmy Lovrien

Environmental groups maintained those should not be considered carbon-free energy sources under the state's "100% carbon-free electricity by 2040" law because burning them releases CO2.

The agency said retrofitting ships with equipment to prevent the spread of invasive species was too expensive and posed technical problems.

The Cirrus SR22, on a short flight from the Duluth International Airport to the Richard I. Bong Memorial Airport in Superior, suddenly pitched down, striking the St. Louis River near Grassy Point.

The United Airlines flight was headed to Chicago when it was forced to turn around and return to DLH.

Lineworkers and 148th airmen are en route to Florida. Meanwhile, the St. Louis County Emergency Mobile Command post is serving as Mitchell County, N.C.'s command post in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

A 45-acre wildfire is burning in the Superior National Forest in northeastern Minnesota's Cook County.

La Nina, expected later this year, generally means cooler, wetter conditions. NOAA's winter outlook said there's an equal chance for above- or below-normal temperatures across the Northland.

It will replace the temporary 8.6% rate increase that has been in effect since January, giving customers a one-time bill credit of approximately $30-$40.

The crash occurred at the Second Street East and Sixth Avenue intersection Monday.

The USCG said it relieved Lt. Cmdr. Joel Wright, commanding officer of the Duluth-based Spar, "due to a loss of confidence in his ability to execute the responsibilities of a commanding officer."