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Virgil Swing: IRV is spreading, and could be in Duluth next

IRV has already taken over Minneapolis and will be in St. Paul next year. And a recent Minnesota Public Radio story says it may also come to Duluth next year also.

By Virgil Swing , November 20, 2009

S.E. Livingston: Be thankful you never had to deal with the Dark Ages

A little historical knowledge forces me to look around and be thankful ... for the National Guard, the fact that I live in America, Social Security and, yes, Obamacare and SuperOne Foods.

By S.E. Livingston , November 20, 2009

Guest View: History is on the side of Duluth's retirees

Eli J. Miletich, a member of the ad hoc committee to protect city retirees negotiated health benefits, doesn't like what has happened to retiree health care in the city of Duluth.

By Eli J. Miletich , November 20, 2009

Ralph Doty: And here's the winner of the 'sour grapes' award

Budgeteer columnist Ralph Doty tackles Afghanistan, post-election blame games and the Vikings stadium issue.

By Ralph Doty , November 13, 2009

Eddy Gilmore: Simply winning isn't the goal in the exchange of ideas

Budgeteer columnist Eddy Gilmore ponders our nation's tendency to choose party over thoughtfulness.

By Eddy Gilmore , November 13, 2009

Budgeteer Letters to the Editor - Nov. 15, 2009

See what is on our readers' minds this week.

November 12, 2009

Our View: We must put safety before sentiment

It seems more and more likely that senior-high students will attend two high schools in Duluth during the 2010-2011 school year and Denfeld isn’t going to be one of them.

By Budgeteer Staff , November 12, 2009

KUDOS COLUMN: Congratulations to one of our own

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FROM THE EDITOR: Work together, please

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November 05, 2009

Virgil Swing: Government on surveillance: ‘Do as we say, not as we do’

One British law lets local officials spy on residents has been used on folks suspected of failing to recycle, putting trash out too early, selling fireworks or letting their dogs bark too much.

By Virgil Swing , November 05, 2009

Pete Langr: Outgoing school board members will leave legacy

Red Plan opponents may argue that the defeat of Nancy Nilsen and Laura Condon was due to sentiment against the plan, but are they right?

By Pete Langr , November 05, 2009

Linda Grover: As we wait for our warriors to return

As we near Veterans’ Day, we remember with thanks the men and women who have served in our country’s military as well as those who are currently in the armed forces.

By Linda LeGarde Grover , November 03, 2009

Ralph Doty: Western Duluth areas, Hillside stand to lose if challengers win

If I were a resident living west of Duluth’s so-called “Point of Rocks” near Mesaba Avenue and Superior Street, or in the Central or West Hillside areas, I would be frightened at the prospect that one or more anti-Red Plan candidates might be elected to the Duluth school board on Tuesday.

By Ralph Doty , October 30, 2009

Our view: Make an educated choice Tuesday

Election thoughts and places to go to find out more about candidates: online and on TV. Make an educated choice Tuesday, not an emotional one.

By Jana Peterson , October 30, 2009