St. Louis

A weatherproof box where anyone can leave books, toys or kitchen bits and take something else: sustainability can be that simple. What matters is a good spot, permission from the owner or the council, and a few people w…

Not everyone finds smartphones, online bookings or long forms easy. Often a patient half hour is all it takes to help someone. Important: never take over passwords or bank details, go through it together step by step in…

Whether it's a part-time job in a café, delivering leaflets or tutoring: your first job brings not just money but confidence too. Make sure you get a written contract and that your hours fit around school or college. Wh…

A driving licence is a big step towards independence for many, but it takes time and money. Compare offers beforehand, study the theory regularly in small chunks and stay relaxed during lessons. Bikes and public transpo…

Festivals, customs and small rituals connect people across decades. Which tradition in St. Louis County, Minnesota means the most to you, and do you take part yourself? Tell us about it in the comments!

So many nice things happen that never make the papers: a lost wallet returned, a new shop opening, a lovely celebration. What good news from St. Louis County, Minnesota would you like to share this week? We look forward…

A sunrise over the rooftops, a front garden in bloom or a funny sign: home is full of great pictures. Show us your best photo of the week from St. Louis County, Minnesota and tell us briefly where you took it!

This area was long inhabited by Algonquian-speaking tribes: the Ojibwe (Chippewa), Ottawa and Potawatomi peoples were loosely affiliated in the Council of Three Fires. As American settlers entered the territory, the Nat…

St. Louis County is a county in the Arrowhead Region of Minnesota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 200,231. Its county seat is Duluth. It is the largest county in Minnesota by land area, and the largest in t…

Barcarole in F sharp major, Op. 60 Musopen · Public Domain

Tchaikovsky's Symphony No.5, op. 64. Paul van Kempen directs the Koninklijk Concertbouworkest of Amsterdam. Musopen · Public Domain

Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain

Recording is of a Mozart piece. It is recorded by artis as part of the MusOpen Project project. Musopen · Public Domain

Recording is of a Mozart piece. It is recorded by artis as part of the MusOpen Project project. Musopen · Public Domain

Recording is of a Mozart piece. It is recorded by artis as part of the MusOpen Project project. Musopen · Public Domain

Recording is of a Mozart piece. It is recorded by artis as part of the MusOpen Project project. Musopen · Public Domain

Missa Papae Marcelli - V. Agnus Dei I Musopen · Public Domain

Violin Concerto no. 1 in B flat major K. 207 II. Adagio (Mozart) European Archive Musopen · Public Domain

Mozart Concerto No.1 in F major III. Rondo (Mozart) European Archive Musopen · Public Domain

A Midsummer Night's Dream Op. 61 Song with choir (Mendelssohn) European Archive Musopen · Public Domain