BUSINESS

Whistling Bird to reopen with new owner

The restaurant that brought a taste of Jamaica to the Iron Range town of Gilbert for 11 years is returning.

By John Lundy , May 18, 2013

North Dakota billboards take a shot at Minnesota

North Dakota is promoting its business climate at Minnesota’s expense in a mocking billboard campaign spearheaded by a former official of the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce.

By Dave Kolpack and Candace Renalls , May 18, 2013

Officials eye Duluth's U.S. Steel site for intermodal shipping center

With the release of Minnesota’s annual export report, officials gathered in Duluth on Friday to point out that the city's port is a big part of the state’s record-high exports. But Adolph Ojard of the Duluth Seaway Port Authority says there’s a market to tap that would boost those numbers even more.

By Candace Renalls , May 18, 2013

Iron Range's Whistling Bird restaurant to reopen under new ownership

The restaurant that brought a taste of Jamaica - and culinary fans from across the region - to the Iron Range town of Gilbert for 11 years is returning.

By John Lundy , May 17, 2013

Minnesota House defeats bonding bill — for now

The Minnesota House defeated a public works funding bill this afternoon, but even with a Monday adjournment deadline looming it still could come back up.

By Don Davis , May 17, 2013

Gogebic Taconite reduces number of test holes for proposed mine

A mining company has reduced the number of test holes it plans to make for a proposed iron ore mine in Northwestern Wisconsin.

By Associated Press , May 17, 2013

North Dakota billboards aim to lure business from Minnesota

The Greater North Dakota Chamber has created billboards that mock decisions made this session by the Minnesota Legislature, including bills that have proposed raising taxes on income and consumer products such as tobacco, gas and beer.

By Associated Press , May 17, 2013

An attorney's view: Food truck freedom good for Duluth

Spring has sprung, and we Minnesotans finally can escape the confines of our homes and enjoy the great outdoors. In recent years, Twin Cities residents have enjoyed the innovative culinary delights coming from Minneapolis’ and St. Paul’s food trucks.

By Katelynn McBride , May 17, 2013

Klobuchar, Franken question gas prices

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., has asked the U.S. Department of Energy to investigate the steep increase in Minnesota gas prices over the past few weeks.

By News Tribune staff , May 17, 2013

Master’s degree grads to put UMD training to work on reservations

UMD’s Master of Tribal Administration and Governance program, the first of its kind in the nation, graduated its first class on Thursday.

By Dan Kraker , May 17, 2013

Klobuchar, Franken troubled by refinery shutdown issues

Gasoline industry officials say regional gas prices have jumped 80 cent and 30 cents in the past week because of some expected and planned shutdowns at gasoline refineries.

By News Tribune staff , May 16, 2013

Minnesota retailers keeping tobacco away from kids

HEALTH NOTES: Minnesota tobacco retailers were almost perfect last year at keeping tobacco out of the hands of juveniles.

By John Lundy , May 16, 2013

Refinery repairs lead to soaring Minnesota gas prices

The closure of two Chicago-area refineries for repairs is driving gas prices toward record levels across the Upper Midwest.

By News Tribune staff , May 15, 2013

Bygones for Wednesday, May 15, 2013

News Tribune, May 15, 1973

The Minnesota House yesterday passed a bill authorizing the city of Duluth to create development districts to improve the area’s general economy. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Michael Jaros, allows the city to promote development programs in each district created.

May 15, 2013

Shipping traffic for Wednesday, May 15, 2013

DULUTH ENTRY Morning: Rt. Hon. Paul J. Martin, departing with coal; Baie St. Paul, arriving to load coal; Arthur M. Anderson, arriving to unload limestone; Atlantic Superior, departing with coal

May 15, 2013