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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

Budgeteer Letters to the Editor - Oct. 25, 2009

What's on our readers' minds this week? The election, for one.

October 22, 2009

Our View: Again, the Budgeteer is 'all thumbs'

In the Budgeteer's version of "cheers or jeers," see who gets a thumbs-up this week and who gets a thumbs-down.

October 22, 2009

Another view: Gathering to shout the number 350: Why it matters

Guest commentary on the importance of the number 350, and an international effort to get the message across. Local events listed at the end of the column.

By Bill McKibben , October 16, 2009

Ralph Doty: Recalling the struggles of the Great Depression

My father, Russell C. Doty, has seen some mind-boggling changes in his lifetime, including nearly a dozen economic recessions and the Great Depression. He explains what living through that was like.

By Ralph Doty , October 15, 2009

Budgeteer Letters to the Editor - Oct. 18, 2009

What's on our readers' minds this week? Come on in to find out!

October 15, 2009

Our View: Do the math, and get vaccinated

After six long months of H1N1 (swine flu) pandemonium, we finally have a vaccine (for the flu, not the pandemonium).

By Abel Gustafson , October 15, 2009

Eddy Gilmore: Autumnal urges and a riddle for readers to unravel

Like a bull moose during the rut, I am pummeled by a restlessness this time of year, and it culminates right before the leaves fall and the snow flies.

By Eddy Gilmore , October 15, 2009

Virgil Swing: Could Limbaugh be Duluth’s most famous son?

Questioning the merits of online education and wondering if Rush Limbaugh is really from Duluth....

By Virgil Swing , October 09, 2009