Political Notebook: I'll show you my plan if you show me yours

Notes from the Capitol on balancing the budget, health insurance and more.

Last call for Google movie

A letter from Google Movie organizers, who are looking for folks to be in a crowd scene at the DECC from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday.

It’s official: Spring has sprung in the Northland

Spring isn’t the only thing arriving early in the Northland. According to a press release from the Duluth Seaway Port Authority, the commercial shipping season will commence in Duluth-Superior just after midnight Saturday, March 20.

• Spring at the lake
• A great day for a run

Working to ensure our children are insured

Duluth has the dubious honor of coming in first place in the state for the highest number of uninsured children. Nearly one in eight children in Duluth lack health care coverage.

500 Million Society will be the last band standing

Though only one member separates trYke from 500 Million Society, the two trios’ sounds couldn’t be more distinct. PLUS: A "reprint" of Perrine's story on the band when they were known as 550 Million Society.

• 500 Million Society
• Tim Nelson invites you to free your mind with trYke

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

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

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