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WITC works with Kestrel Aircraft to create new program
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is tapping the expertise of Kestrel Aircraft Co. for a new program to train students for careers in the aircraft manufacturing industry.
Wednesday, February, 13, 2013 - Superior Telegram - News
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is tapping the expertise of Kestrel Aircraft Co. for a new program to train students for careers in the aircraft manufacturing industry.
Wednesday, February, 13, 2013 - Superior Telegram - News
Reader's view: WEDC committed to Superior, Kestrel
In response to the March 25 article, “Despite delays, Kestrel Aircraft moves forward in Superior,” the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., or WEDC, wants the community to know it is fully committed to the city of Superior and Kestrel Aircraft Corp. in helping to establish its manufacturing and headquarters.
Sunday, March, 31, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - Opinion
In response to the March 25 article, “Despite delays, Kestrel Aircraft moves forward in Superior,” the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., or WEDC, wants the community to know it is fully committed to the city of Superior and Kestrel Aircraft Corp. in helping to establish its manufacturing and headquarters.
Sunday, March, 31, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - Opinion
Despite delays, Kestrel Aircraft moves forward in Superior
For Kestrel Aircraft, working with the city of Superior has been great. So has working with Douglas County. But the state of Wisconsin? Not so much, says company founder and CEO Alan Klapmeier.
Monday, March, 25, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - Business
For Kestrel Aircraft, working with the city of Superior has been great. So has working with Douglas County. But the state of Wisconsin? Not so much, says company founder and CEO Alan Klapmeier.
Monday, March, 25, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - Business
$30M tax credit allocation completed for Kestrel Aircraft
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker announced Tuesday the completion of a $30 million allocation of federal New Markets Tax Credits to the Kestrel Aircraft Co. in Superior.
Wednesday, September, 05, 2012 - Superior Telegram - News
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker announced Tuesday the completion of a $30 million allocation of federal New Markets Tax Credits to the Kestrel Aircraft Co. in Superior.
Wednesday, September, 05, 2012 - Superior Telegram - News
MORNING UPDATE: Despite delays, Kestrel Aircraft moves forward in Superior
For Kestrel Aircraft, working with the city of Superior has been great. So has working with Douglas County. But the state of Wisconsin? Not so much, says company founder and CEO Alan Klapmeier.
Monday, March, 25, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - None
For Kestrel Aircraft, working with the city of Superior has been great. So has working with Douglas County. But the state of Wisconsin? Not so much, says company founder and CEO Alan Klapmeier.
Monday, March, 25, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - None
Cirrus Aircraft shipments bounce back in first quarter
After several years of low shipments, Cirrus Aircraft is bouncing back.
Monday, May, 20, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - Business
After several years of low shipments, Cirrus Aircraft is bouncing back.
Monday, May, 20, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - Business
Nolan co-sponsors bill to streamline approval of aviation technologies
The bill would require the FAA to speed up proposed reforms to its certification process. If passed, the legislation would require the FAA to have the proposed new rules and processes up and running before the end of 2015.
Monday, May, 13, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News
The bill would require the FAA to speed up proposed reforms to its certification process. If passed, the legislation would require the FAA to have the proposed new rules and processes up and running before the end of 2015.
Monday, May, 13, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Bill aims to streamline FAA certification process
A bill that could streamline the approval process for new aviation technologies has been introduced in Congress, and Rep. Rick Nolan, D-Minn., is one of its nine bipartisan sponsors.
Tuesday, May, 14, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News
A bill that could streamline the approval process for new aviation technologies has been introduced in Congress, and Rep. Rick Nolan, D-Minn., is one of its nine bipartisan sponsors.
Tuesday, May, 14, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Aviation sector topic of West Duluth Business Club meeting
The area’s growing aviation sector will be the subject of Wednesday’s luncheon meeting of the West Duluth Business Club, which is open to the public.
Monday, November, 12, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - Business
The area’s growing aviation sector will be the subject of Wednesday’s luncheon meeting of the West Duluth Business Club, which is open to the public.
Monday, November, 12, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - Business
Panger chosen to lead Superior Fire Department
Starting Dec. 21, Jim Rigstad will have more time to fish. The longtime firefighter and current chief of the Superior Fire Department is set to retire just before Christmas. Steve Panger, a 19-year veteran of the department, will take his place as Superior’s new fire chief.
Friday, December, 14, 2012 - Superior Telegram - News
Starting Dec. 21, Jim Rigstad will have more time to fish. The longtime firefighter and current chief of the Superior Fire Department is set to retire just before Christmas. Steve Panger, a 19-year veteran of the department, will take his place as Superior’s new fire chief.
Friday, December, 14, 2012 - Superior Telegram - News
Imaginations fly during Lincoln Park science classes
Hannah Guthrie is determined to be among the top Lincoln Park Middle School students who earn a flight at the end of the year — so determined that she built her own kid-size cardboard plane, complete with rudders and a crawl-space, for extra credit.
Monday, April, 01, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Hannah Guthrie is determined to be among the top Lincoln Park Middle School students who earn a flight at the end of the year — so determined that she built her own kid-size cardboard plane, complete with rudders and a crawl-space, for extra credit.
Monday, April, 01, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News
First-year robotics students advance to world competition
Last fall, as coaches and students first gathered at Two Harbors High School to see if there was enough interest in forming a robotics team, no one dreamed that several months later they’d travel to the world competition in St. Louis. On April 23, coaches Mark Schlangen and Lauren Burton, mentors and students boarded the bus for the world competition.
Sunday, May, 19, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - Community
Last fall, as coaches and students first gathered at Two Harbors High School to see if there was enough interest in forming a robotics team, no one dreamed that several months later they’d travel to the world competition in St. Louis. On April 23, coaches Mark Schlangen and Lauren Burton, mentors and students boarded the bus for the world competition.
Sunday, May, 19, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - Community
Northland’s need for aviation mechanics boosts push for training
With the average age of airplane mechanics in the Northland at 55, the need for a younger work force is growing — especially in a region that also has a growing aviation industry, a state official said this week.
Friday, February, 22, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News
With the average age of airplane mechanics in the Northland at 55, the need for a younger work force is growing — especially in a region that also has a growing aviation industry, a state official said this week.
Friday, February, 22, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Field reports: Gunflint-area closures will protect walleyes
As in past years, several waters in Cook County along the Gunflint Trail will be closed to fishing during the beginning of the 2013 fishing season to protect concentrations of spawning walleyes.
Sunday, April, 07, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - Outdoors
As in past years, several waters in Cook County along the Gunflint Trail will be closed to fishing during the beginning of the 2013 fishing season to protect concentrations of spawning walleyes.
Sunday, April, 07, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - Outdoors
Mid-level jobs squeezed in Minnesota economic forecast
The growing demand for engineers, nurses and medical technicians will intensify in the coming years. With the usual turnover, there will continue to be jobs for waitresses, retail sales clerks and janitors. But government jobs, mail carriers and paper mill workers? According to forecasts, not so much.
Monday, September, 03, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
The growing demand for engineers, nurses and medical technicians will intensify in the coming years. With the usual turnover, there will continue to be jobs for waitresses, retail sales clerks and janitors. But government jobs, mail carriers and paper mill workers? According to forecasts, not so much.
Monday, September, 03, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Duluth mayor touts city's response to flood in State of City address
Sandwiched between musical refrains, Mayor Don Ness used words and harrowing images as he retraced the city’s efforts to recover from one of the worst natural disasters in its history — the June 20 flood.
Tuesday, March, 05, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Sandwiched between musical refrains, Mayor Don Ness used words and harrowing images as he retraced the city’s efforts to recover from one of the worst natural disasters in its history — the June 20 flood.
Tuesday, March, 05, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Video shows ‘state of the city’ after Duluth’s dramatic year
Dispensing with tradition, Duluth Mayor Don Ness traded in his lectern for a video production Monday night to deliver his annual State of the City address.
Tuesday, March, 05, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Dispensing with tradition, Duluth Mayor Don Ness traded in his lectern for a video production Monday night to deliver his annual State of the City address.
Tuesday, March, 05, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Top 10 of 2012: Flood of a lifetime tops year’s news in Northland
We had intriguing political twists, shocking racial incidents and exciting business developments. But there was no question that the biggest story of 2012 was the June flood.
Sunday, December, 30, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
We had intriguing political twists, shocking racial incidents and exciting business developments. But there was no question that the biggest story of 2012 was the June flood.
Sunday, December, 30, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
