BUDGE OPINION
Northland Nature: The woods is greening, from the ground up
After several delayed starts, spring has come to the Northland. A few days of temperatures in the 70s along with the threshold of 15 hours of daylight has put nearly everything in the mood of May.
By Larry Weber , May 18, 2013
Column: Tall Ships Duluth 2013 will be biggest ever
This year we are bringing in a record ten ships to glide into the harbor for Tall Ships Duluth 2013, July 25-29. This will be our biggest tall ship event, ever.
By Terry Mattson , May 14, 2013
Column: Should America legalize drugs?
Americans should talk about legalizing currently illegal drugs.
By Virgil Swing , May 12, 2013
Northland Nature: Walking after the snowmelt
The lake is still covered with ice: I’ve never seen it frozen this late before. But the series of warm days at the end of April has melted the snowpack greatly; only patches remain in the woods.
By Larry Weber , May 12, 2013
Brian Matuszak column: You can fool some of the people some of the time, except for your mother
So it’s Mother’s Day! Time to celebrate the only person willing to buy and wash your underwear, cook your oatmeal to the perfect consistency (mud), and then throw all your baseball cards into the trash while you’re out playing on the railroad tracks. Mom, I love you!
By Brian Matuszak , May 12, 2013
Sports column: Boxing coach, promoter Walters thrives on local successes
Zach Walters’ boxing career was nothing short of impressive, but now, Walters finds himself on the other side of the ring as not just a coach, but also a fight promoter.
By Sarah Packingham , May 09, 2013
Brian Matuszak column: Driving Miss Kaylee
So Kaylee is only 14, which means she can’t drive yet. That means that her mom and I have to transport her everywhere. And by “everywhere,” I mean EVERYWHERE.
By Brian Matuszak , May 08, 2013
Column: Everyone in Duluth has lakeshore property
Spring is a time when our lakes and streams are the most sensitive.
By Chris Kleist , May 07, 2013
Column: Appreciate and protect our healing waters
Our beloved community rises from the shores of Lake Superior, the world’s greatest freshwater wonder.
By David Ross , May 07, 2013
Police chief's column: Duluth sees decrease in serious crime numbers
As we move to the halfway point of 2013 I want to reflect on how the Duluth Police Department is doing with our number one goal: crime prevention.
By Gordon Ramsay , May 06, 2013
Pets column: Senior pets are never too old for love
When Patrick arrived at the shelter as a stray, staff knew right away that it might be a while before he found an adopter who was interested in giving him a loving home.
By Amy Miller , May 06, 2013
Northland Nature: After the snow melts
As we start the new month of May, we look at what will be the effects from the record-setting late-season snowstorms of April.
By Larry Weber , May 04, 2013
Sports column: Duluth runners ready for the season
Between now and the fall months, there are countless 5Ks, 10Ks, triathlons, trail runs, and the most famous Grandma’s Marathon festivities across the Northland.
By Sarah Packingham , May 02, 2013
Brian Matuszak column: Bears, bingo, and Brian
So I cracked open my Cranium Column Cupboard in search of an idea for this week’s Budgeteer but, much like my continued hunt for spring, I found nothing.
By Brian Matuszak , May 01, 2013
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