show moreWisconsin governor unveils new plan to speed economic growth
Dubbed “Ready, Set, Build!” the program Gov. Scott Walker announced today would be run by the quasi-public Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. Walker says a third-party consultant will also assist in the development and administration of the new program.
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Conflict slows Duluth's civil service reform
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Live blog: Bulldogs at Mavericks
News Tribune reporter Kevin Pates provides live blog coverage Friday from Mankato, Minn., as No. 4-ranked Minnesota Duluth (19-7-4 overall, 13-6-3 WCHA) faces Minnesota State-Mankato (12-19-1, 8-15-1) in the first game of a WCHA series. The opening faceoff is set for 7:37 p.m.
Catch Saturday's series finale here.
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Adding a rose
Karen Anderson, owner of Peterson Anderson Flowers, adds a rose to a flower arrangement Tuesday morning. The day – being Valentine’s Day – was extremely busy, she said. (Steve Kuchera / skuchera@duluthnews.com)
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