BUSINESS
Bad rap greets Bentleyville
While organizers put the final touches on the holiday light display at Bayfront Festival Park, they're also having to do a bit of damage control.By Brandon Stahl , November 17, 2009
Excelsior Energy environmental review finished
State and federal agencies Monday released the final environmental review on an Iron Range coal gasification project that could provide dozens of jobs and create a new energy source, though the company behind it still has to find a customer.By John Myers , November 17, 2009
Now hiring: Northshore Mining
The situation at Northshore Mining Co. continues to show signs of improvement with the company looking to hire up to 20 people for its Silver Bay and Babbitt plants next month.
By Candace Renalls , November 17, 2009
5 lakers reactivated
In an encouraging sign, five vessels returned to service on the Great Lakes in October, boosting the carrying capacity of the active U.S. laker fleet by nearly 25 percent compared with the previous month, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association. The reactivated ships returned about 100 people to work, the trade organization said.
By News Tribune , November 17, 2009
Five Guys opens to acclaim
Five Guys didn’t have to advertise its grand opening at Miller Hill Mall on Monday.
By Candace Renalls , November 17, 2009
Environmental review of Excelsior Energy final
The Iron Range coal gasification project still is waiting for a customer to buy electricity.
By John Myers , November 16, 2009
DTA adds hybrid buses to its fleet
The Duluth Transit Authority is adding the 40-foot hybrid buses to the two 35-foot hybrids it has had in service since 2007.
November 16, 2009
Wisconsin teen killed in store parking lot
Officers were called to a Germantown, Wis., Wal-Mart on Sunday night. Investigators focused on a blue minivan where they believe the murder took place.By Associated Press , November 16, 2009
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Gaining control over spending and eating taxes one’s willpower
Overeating and overspending often go hand-in-hand. After all, our society makes it easy. Grabbing a calorie-laden extra-value meal is easier than planning a healthful lunch to take to work. Buying on credit is easier than saving up for a purchase.
By Kara McGuire , November 16, 2009
Employees’ ownership gives them stake in Barr Engineering’s success
When Barr Engineering won a national award this fall, it didn’t just make the company executives proud.
By Andy Greder , November 16, 2009
Holiday job-seekers find little cheer at Duluth's Miller Hill Mall
While the national forecast for holiday hiring is for the same level or slightly more than last year, that’s no reason to celebrate. Last year was the worst hiring season since 1989, according to federal Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
By Candace Renalls , November 16, 2009
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OUR VOICES U.S. economy grows for first time since spring 2008
WASHINGTON -- The economy grew at a 3.5 percent pace in the third quarter, the best showing in two years, fueled by government-supported spending on cars and homes. It’s the stronges
OUR VOICES Recruitment to Hoyt Lakes
A dossier of glossy documents tossed on my desk overnight trumpets the new 220-acre Laskin Energy Park near Hoyt Lakes. A partnership between Minnesota Power, the city of Hoyt Lakes and East Range Joint Powers is looking to recruit businesses to move to the area about 70 miles north of Duluth. The
Posted by: Andy Greder on Oct 29, 2009 at 9:30 AM | Twin Ports BusinessOUR VOICES Spanish Mass this weekend
A Superior church held what it believes is the first Spanish Mass in the Twin Ports earlier this month, and it plans to hold another one on Sunday. The Mass is set for 11 a.m. Sunday Holy Assumption Church, 5601 Tower Ave. in Superior. They’ll celebrate All Saints Day and the Spanish holiday
Posted by: jdelage on Oct 29, 2009 at 12:34 AM | Eh? Online?OUR VOICES A new retail and non-profit center planned for downtown Duluth
A stroll through Duluth’s new downtown skywalk connection on Tuesday revealed a new long-term venture at 9 W. Superior St. The Guiding Star Women’s Center plans to open a women’s pregnancy, labor and child care center run by non-profit groups in the summer or fall 2011. In additio
Posted by: Andy Greder on Oct 28, 2009 at 12:05 PM | Twin Ports BusinessOUR VOICES U.S. Steel posts $300 million third-quarter loss
A week after U.S. Steel delayed the reopening of Keewatin Taconite, the Pittsburgh-based corporation posted third-quarter net losses of $303 million. U.S. Steel, which also has operations at Minntac near Mountain Iron, did slightly better than the second quarter, when it posted a net loss of $392 m
Posted by: Andy Greder on Oct 27, 2009 at 2:58 PM | Twin Ports BusinessOUR VOICES Is Leno hurting KBJR?
Could Jay Leno be hurting viewership of KBJR’s 10 p.m. newscast?
Last week, the Los Angeles Times used Baltimore as an anecdote for the Leno effect, a situation where &
OUR VOICES Voice views on city zoning tomorrow
Public input on new city zoning regulations is welcome at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Depot. The part of the code on the docket concerns how buildings are sited on lots, how buildings relate to street frontages and how factors contribute to a pedestrain-friendly environment, said a city news release.
Posted by: Andy Greder on Oct 27, 2009 at 10:18 AM | Twin Ports BusinessOUR VOICES Going local
In a move that could compete with big box grocers, food co-ops, farmers markets and even roadside produce stands, Walmart is boosting its stock of locally grown produce. Through the end of October, Minnesota Walmart stores have stocked up on pumpkins, squash, apples, and other fall produce grown by
Posted by: Candace Renalls on Oct 26, 2009 at 3:18 PM | Twin Ports Business
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