BUDGE OPINION
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 
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
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