Friday, May 09, 2008
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Duluth officials confirm pit bull was euthanized Thursday

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Less than a mile of Duluth roads to be fixed if councilors approve a new plan

Duluth might rebuild even a smaller portion of its streets in 2009 than the 1.5 miles proposed last month.

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Duluth deadly blaze was an accident

Duluth fire and police investigators said the Lincoln Park/West End fire that killed three people was accidental and started inside a kitchen wall, but a certain cause has not been determined.
Forklift operator Jeff Palo (left) of H.G. Harvey Constructors Inc. keeps an eye on the big hockey stick in downtown Eveleth as workers move it into position six years ago. The stick is 110 feet long and made of pressure-treated wood. (2002 file / News Tribune)

Eveleth residents debate whether to move their giant hockey stick

Just who would benefit most from having a 110-foot-long hockey stick in their backyard, anyway?

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FOX 21 WEATHER UPDATE for May 9: Partly sunny; HI: 54; LO: 36

Good morning, here's your weather discussion for Friday, May 9: I tried to keep the rain showers out of the weekend forecast as long as I could, but unfortunately it looks like conditions will be a bit soggy.
Four-year-old Klayton Lind of Alborn is excited about buying a new bobber with his dad, Toralf Lind, as they shop at Fisherman's Corner in Pike Lake on Thursday. Lind has taken his son fishing for the past two years. [BOB KING/NEWS TRIBUNE]

Minnesota anglers, don’t anticipate the typical opener

To say the least, it will not be your normal fishing opener.

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Duluth Air National Guard base may get $4.2 million for project

Duluth’s 148th Fighter Wing may receive money for a major construction project.
Ken McDonald of Duluth looks around at the few remaining items in Daugherty's Hardware on Thursday afternoon. [DEREK MONTGOMERY/NEWS TRIBUNE]

Daugherty's in Duluth now closed; last items auctioned

The baritone patter of auctioneer Brent Loberg ushered in the end of an era Thursday afternoon as Daugherty’s Hardware & Appliances made its very last sales.

Cost of massive sewer repairs to affect most of Duluth

The Duluth City Council is set to discuss a resolution Monday that would see the elimination of all sanitary sewer overflows at a cost that would affect nearly all residents and businesses.

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Duluth Air National Guard base may get $4.2 million for new maintenance hangar

Duluth’s 148th Fighter Wing may receive money for a major construction project.
Denfeld chemistry teacher Ed Felien (center) smiles Thursday while listening to the speech nominating him for the Goldfine Gold Star Teacher Award. Felien won this year's award. With him are nominees Susan Jessico (left) and Debra Halver. [CLINT AUSTIN/NEWS TRIBUNE]

Longtime Denfeld teacher wins local award

Teachers competing against Ed Felien for a local teaching award this year probably didn’t know how badly the cards were stacked against them.

Missing Virginia man’s body found near mine pit

Want a surplus Duluth city scooter? Here’s how to make a bid

Here’s what you need to know if you’re interested in buying one of the three city of Duluth scooters Mayor Don Ness has decided to sell.


It's not Spring Watch, but...

Ah, spring. The News Tribune is soliciting short essays (less than 400 words) on what you find special about spring in the Northland. Send your musings by May 15 to hgruber@duluthnews.com. Please include your name, address, phone number and e-mail address.




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