Here's a switch: No major snow expected for Duluth this weekend
Though a snow system will sweep through central Minnesota today bringing up to half a foot of snow, locally the National Weather Service said we’ll see only flurries.
RELATED CONTENTFCC OKs Wisconsin Public Radio station in Ashland
Wisconsin Pubic Radio’s management was notified by the Federal Communications Commission this week that a construction permit has been granted for a new FM station in Ashland.
Superior women, Duluth man accused of robbing Canadians
Two Superior women and one Duluth man accused of robbing four Canadian men at gunpoint in a Superior hotel won’t appear for a preliminary hearing until February, having waived their time limits in Douglas County Circuit Court.
Duluth Shipping News: A season winds down
The James R. Barker came into port yesterday. After some repairs at the Port Terminal, it will move over to the Midwest Energy Resources coal dock for winter layup.
RELATED CONTENTCouncilors criticize Fire Department plan to help seniors with TVs
The effort will be funded by a $10,000 grant to ensure that senior citizens have access to TV after the Feb. 17 digital conversion.
Two Harbors’ last barber closes up shop
In 47 years of cutting hair, probably the worst moment of all was when a customer’s ear fell off. Jim Alm, Two Harbors' last barber, has turned off the lights and closed up shop for the last time.
RELATED CONTENTFive questions for Russ Stover: Duluth City Council vacant seat finalists
The News Tribune asked the same five questions to each of 10 finalists for the open Duluth City Council seat. We’ll run one set of responses each day going alphabetically. Today we have the responses of Russ Stover, a former Duluth city councilor from 2000 to 2007.
RELATED CONTENT- EARLIER: Five questions for Brandon Clokey
- EARLIER: Five questions for Gary Eckenberg
- EARLIER: Five questions for Kerry Gauthier
- EARLIER: Five questions for Becky Hall
- EARLIER: Five questions for Daniel Hartman
- EARLIER: Five questions for Scott Keenan
- EARLIER: Firve questions for Heather Rand
- EARLIER: Five questions for Elizabeth Olson
- Russ Stover
SAM COOK: Hurry can cause worry in the cold
They should put up a sign: “January. Slow down.” That’s the only way to endure this month. Be deliberate. Go forth with care. Don’t rush. Too many factors conspire against us to move any other way in January. Snow. Ice. Darkness. Cold.
RELATED CONTENTPets of the week
ENORA and ACE are just two of the many pets available for adoption through Animal Allies Humane Society.
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