Harbor City students promote fitness at the YMCA
Harbor City International School sophomore Mary Myers scaled the rock climbing wall at the Duluth YMCA with ease as a dozen or so classmates climbed other parts of the two-story wall and helped with the harness systems.Duluth Budgeteer News, 05/18/2013
Collaboration allows school district to strengthen community partnerships
When the Grant Community School Collaborative started in 1997, it was designed to provide after-school and summer enrichment programs for students at the East Hillside school.Duluth Budgeteer News, 05/18/2013
He’s graduating with honors — at age 73
Whoever said you can’t teach an old dog new tricks never met Dewey Pihlman.Duluth Budgeteer News, 05/18/2013
Vista boat becomes classroom for sixth-grade science tour
Hundreds of area sixth-graders traded in their classroom desks for seats on the Vista Star last week.Duluth Budgeteer News, 05/18/2013
Safety and celebration on tap for annual ‘Blessing of the Bikes’
When you say your prayers and count your blessings, don’t forget your bike.Duluth Budgeteer News, 05/12/2013
Tourism collaboration helps riders plan scenic Lake Superior trips
After a long Twin Ports winter, local motorcyclists have no doubt been itching to get out for some fun in the sun on their bikes. And what better place to do so than on the shores of the greatest lake?Duluth Budgeteer News, 05/12/2013
Africa clean water fundraiser comes to Duluth
Participants at an upcoming Duluth fund-raiser run will be going the extra mile. Or at least the extra kilometer.Duluth Budgeteer News, 05/11/2013
Activist Isabell-Nelson says goodbye to Duluth
Debbie Isabell-Nelson has been one of the more recognizable faces in Duluth’s western communities over the past decade. She’s been a housing advocate, a community club organizer, led cleanup efforts and even ran for office.Duluth Budgeteer News, 05/11/2013
Event planning business expands with downtown Duluth presence
When Mariah McKechnie was looking at potential locations for her wedding and event planning business, there was one feature of a space in downtown Duluth’s Torrey Building that she couldn’t overlook: a bank vault.Duluth Budgeteer News, 05/04/2013
After long wait, victory is sweet for Sunrise Survivor
For longtime Duluth-resident Ted Krakovec, 85, winning something big was an item on his bucket list.Duluth Budgeteer News, 05/04/2013
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