5Q :: Iron Rangers want Bob Dylan to ‘come home’

Though Duluth is listed as his hometown on Facebook, Bob Dylan rarely plays the Northland — and he hasn’t returned to Hibbing for a performance since his talents were rejected as a teenager. To make amends, a group of Iron Rangers has set up a campaign to “bring Bob home.”

• "Come Home Bob"

5Q :: Why curbing relational aggression is so important

While relational aggression may appear harmless at first, left unchecked, “RA” has resulted in physical harm and suicide.

• Dianne Durante

Budge140: Duluth community-news updates on Twitter

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• The Budgeteer's Twitter Page

Pawlenty cuts bonding $313 million

Gov. Tim Pawlenty this morning trimmed a nearly $1 billion public works funding bill down to $680 million, saying the one passed by legislators was too big. However, Duluth got some good news from the bill.

Political Notebook: GOP governor candidates hold their own

A collection of political notes

Update: Red River tops flood stage in Grand Forks

Red River tops flood stage in Grand Forks; city, county taking precautionary flooding measures.

Portion of Lakewalk closed for repairs

The section of the Lakewalk located between the Canal Park Lodge and Comfort Suites Hotel is closed all week for repairs.

The Northland's week in review (March 5-11, 2010)

A review of the week that was in the Northland and beyond.

• Community Calendar - March 14-20, 2010

After 52 years, Messerschmitt in the public eye again

A 1957 Messerschmitt KR-201 Roadster is on the cover of the Budgeteer for the third time in its existence.

• microcars
• Messerschmitt

HealthShare helps the uninsured, one small business at a time

HealthShare is a local, non-profit, health coverage program, which offers affordable health coverage for uninsured employees working in small businesses.

• Soon-to-be insured

Last chance to get a 'Clue' Saturday at East High School

Go see "Clue: The Musical" at East High School for lots of fun and a little mystery.

• A BOARD GAME COMES TO LIFE
• "Clue" the Smartest Game in Town

5Q :: Brian Matuszak brings ‘Hat’ plays back to Duluth

Rubber Chicken Theater’s Chicken Hat plays will call The Venue at Mohaupt Block home this go-round.

• Chicken Hat Players

Free Range co-founder discusses acclaimed documentary

Free Range Film Festival co-founder Mike Scholtz is covering the life of notorious Willow River criminal/businessman Bill Cooper for his latest documentary.

• "To Moscow with Love"
• Paul Lundgren's article on "Wild Bill" Cooper

Idea of homegrown produce has growing appeal

On March 20, at the Coppertop Church in Duluth, the local extension office is putting on the “Growing Your Own Fruits and Vegetables” conference. It lasts all morning, and features an array of expert speakers, including Olen himself, who will speak about appropriate vegetable varieties in the Northland, as well as 10 steps to a successful vegetable garden.

• An Apple a Day...

Pawlenty: 'We can work with' bonding bill

Gov. Tim Pawlenty sounds like he will accept parts of the public works funding bill headed to his desk.