USDA Undersecretary Luke Lindberg discusses the status of USMCA
Luke Lindberg, undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs at the USDA, said there have been productive trade talks with Mexico, but it's more complicated with Canada.
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DFL lawmakers planning to bring back Flock camera legislation
The license plate readers have been vandalized across the state as public frustration mounts.
Other View: Building data centers in space a crazy but great idea
From the editorial: "Orbital data centers may prove to be a completely irrational business venture. That’s no reason to oppose them."
Finding Faith: A hero that lived up to the title
Devlyn Brooks is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and serves Faith Lutheran Church in Wolverton, Minnesota.
Pro Farmer Crop Tour highlights Minnesota as the brightest of Corn Belt
Minnesota corn yield estimates were nearly 9% above the three-year-average, and the state's soybean pod count led the tour, at over 15% above the average.
Lisa Demuth saw victory despite missing two key endorsements. How did she do it?
How the Republican House speaker defeated Trump-endorsed Mike Lindell and the GOP-endorsed Kendall Qualls in the primary by 45,000 votes.
Lake Superior College program receives renewed accreditation
The college program undergoes a rigorous review for reaccreditation every 10 years.
Editorial cartoon for Friday, Aug. 21, 2026
Editorial cartoonist Bob Englehart draws on the vaccination recommendations from the White House.
Arrowhead Library System keeps summer reading focus on fun
Summer reading programs like "Plant a seed, read," have made local libraries a popular destination for kids.
Duluth City Council to consider adopting Lester Park Golf Course plan
The council appears poised to allow development on the lower 63 acres and reject a recommendation by the Planning Commission that sought to keep the door open to development across all 270 acres.
Hibbing/Chisholm’s Whitaker Rewertz commits to UMD
The 2026 News Tribune All-Area Player of the Year had 50 total points as a defenseman for the Class A runner-up Bluejackets.
In Response: Questions asked about Tamarack mine, but answers ignored
From the column: "That was not analysis. It was fear-mongering. It went too far."
Minnesota, North Dakota on pace for about average potato crop
Though cool wet weather delayed potato planting until the end of April, which was later than optimal, and despite hot weather in July, the crop is looking pretty good, an Extension expert says.
Bulldogs' 2026 NHL Draft class continues to grow
Carolina Hurricanes third-round pick Zach Lansard is the second recruit UMD has landed from the 2026 NHL Draft after having two incoming freshmen selected in June.
Northland Outdoor Forecast: Seasonal temperatures continue in the region
This mild weather trend looks to continue into next week as well.
Superior Street under Mesaba Avenue to close
The closure is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 24, and will remain in effect until the end of October.
Brainerd company pays employee $115K in discrimination settlement
Glacier Ice House leaders cited illness and disability leave as a reason to terminate employee.
Photos: Fun, sun and scenery at McQuade Small Craft Harbor
Whether walking, on wheels or on the water, several people enjoyed some outdoor action Tuesday.
Editorial cartoon for Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026
Editorial cartoonist Jeff Koterba draws on the apparent morale aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
Bygones: Records revealed military waste in Lake Superior in 1976
Fifty years ago, declassified records showed that Honeywell Inc. dumped more than 350 tons of scrap metal into the lake between 1959 and 1962.