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KUDOS COLUMN: Congratulations to one of our own

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Linda Grover: As we wait for our warriors to return

Since she appears on our opinion pages, and because we have trouble remaining unbiased about Linda LeGarde Grover's writing talents, we figured the opinion section was the best place to congratulate our award-winning columnist on her most recent writing award.

By Jana Peterson , November 06, 2009

FROM THE EDITOR: Work together, please

A plea to local governmental bodies to debate respectfully, stick to the facts and work together to govern wisely.

By Jana Peterson , November 06, 2009

Budgeteer Letters to the Editor - Nov. 8, 2009

What's on our readers' minds this week?

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

Budgeteer Letters to the Editor (Nov. 1, 2009)

On Andrew Jackson, preventing crime and public financing of political campaigns

October 30, 2009

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Don't vote for board who robbed you of your vote

October 29, 2009

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Jaros urges voters to vote for new school board members

Former State Representative Mike Jaros outlines his reasons for opposing the district's long range facilities plan and encourages voters to choose the challengers.

October 27, 2009

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Vote for incumbent school board members who make decisions based on facts

David Taylor counters many of the arguments against the school district's long-range facilities plan, and asserts that the challengers essentially fight dirty by continually spreading misinformation and haven't done their homework.

By David Taylor , October 27, 2009

S.E. Livingston: I know my new hobbies are good for me, but, well, they hurt

I’ve taken up two new hobbies. They are both good for me and hurt very much.

By S.E. Livingston , October 22, 2009

Guest View: Coy questioning at candidate forum unprofessional, irrelevant

Does being gay indicate a character flaw that disqualifies you from being a city councilor? Not according to the city of Duluth.

By Guest Writer Anna Tennis , October 22, 2009

Virgil Swing: Retiree benefits need to be trimmed even more

Duluth Mayor Don Ness says the recent court ruling that lets the city cut retiree health benefits can “save Duluth from financial ruin.” How’s that for good news?

By Virgil Swing , October 22, 2009