DULUTH
Twin Ports shipping season to start soon
The Duluth Seaway Port Authority says the season will commence just after midnight Saturday when the James R. Barker departs from Superior with about 65,000 tons of coal for power plants in Michigan.By Associated Press , March 18, 2010
Duluth sets new March warmth record
But rush into spring will slow in coming days with high temperatures cooling off to near normal – in the mid to upper 30s - staring Friday.March 18, 2010
DEDA to pay for maintenance of NWA base
While it seeks a new tenant for the former Northwest Airlines aircraft maintenance base, the Duluth Economic Development Authority will pay $31,800 annually for maintenance services.March 18, 2010
Four residents, three councilors could set utility rates
A group made up of three city councilors and four city residents could determine all of the city of Duluth’s utility rates under a proposal given to the City Council on Wednesday.March 18, 2010
Local names & news: Wick to play with Blizzard
Former Bemidji State defensive tackle Bryan Wick has signed with the Green Bay Blizzard of the Indoor Football League.By NEWS TRIBUNE , March 18, 2010
Councilors to pitch campsites on Park Point
The city-owned land is prime camping area for those willing to hike in and enjoy Lake Superior, councilors Hartman and Anderson say.
March 18, 2010
City of Duluth AFSCME members vote to accept contract
The 461 Duluth city employees represented by AFSCME Council 5 overwhelmingly voted Wednesday to approve a new one-year contract, freezing pay at last year’s levels.
March 18, 2010
City employees approve new contract
The new contract removes a clause that had allowed the city to place employees on unpaid furlough for up to four days, bringing the agreement in line with those negotiated by other bargaining units at the city.March 17, 2010
Duluth strip club manager commits suicide
Jim Gradishar, the 47-year-old operator of the NorShor Experience strip club, died Wednesday afternoon from a self-inflicted gunshot wound near his home, his friend and business partner http://legacy.duluthnewstribune.com/admin/index.cfm?page=articles/index&id=163219&year=2010&month=03&day=17#Eric Ringsred told the News Tribune.
March 17, 2010
5Q :: Iron Rangers want Bob Dylan to ‘come home’
Though Duluth is listed as his hometown on Facebook, Bob Dylan rarely plays the Northland — and he hasn’t returned to Hibbing for a performance since his talents were rejected as a teenager. To make amends, a group of Iron Rangers has set up a campaign to “bring Bob home.”
March 17, 2010
St. Patty’s Day wild weather extremes
This marks the first day with officially no measurable snow on the ground at Duluth International Airport since Dec. 5.
See weather stats for March 17, St. Patrick's Day.
March 17, 2010
Duluth's Fitger's 5K field full
Organizers announced the race reached its limit of 1,500 participants today. The race begins at 9 a.m. on April 17 on East Superior Street in front of Fitger’s and travels through downtown Duluth and Canal Park before finishing back at Fitger’s.
March 17, 2010
Duluth store operators claim innocence in counterfeit clothing case
Two Duluth men who were arraigned on felony charges Tuesday said they didn’t know they were doing anything illegal when a law enforcement sting allegedly caught them selling counterfeit designer clothing and handbags.March 17, 2010
Qwest files claim against Duluth steam plant for communications outage
Qwest Communications has officially filed a damage claim with Duluth Steam Cooperative’s insurance company, accusing the steam cooperative of causing an outage Jan. 26 that left virtually the entire North Shore without Internet, cell phone or landline phone coverage for more than 12 hours.
By Mike Creger , March 17, 2010
Minnesota health-care bill targets Duluth's St. Mary’s for indigent care
A compromise bill that seems set to pass the Minnesota Legislature on Thursday threatens to turn St. Mary’s Medical Center into the region’s health-care provider for the poor, local legislators say.
March 17, 2010
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OUR VOICES Beer sales at Wilco show were high, but could have been much higher
Instead of handing out wristbands to note your eligibility to drink beer, the DECC workers should have stamped “chump” on the forehead of each fan who painstakingly waited in line fo
OUR VOICES Why Shuster hates that game
You saw the story Wednesday where John Shuster, captain of the U.S. men’s Olympic curling team, was quoted saying, “I hate this stupid game,” right? Shuster’s team ended its Olympic play with a 2-7 record and a last place finish. Here’s a sharp bit of analysis from F
Posted by: jdelage on Feb 25, 2010 at 2:51 AM | Eh? Online?OUR VOICES Big plans for Bayfront area to be discussed
Some say the LaFarge cement terminal site west of Bayfront Park in Duluth is the most valuable undeveloped piece of waterfront on the entire Great Lakes. That's a pretty big statement that some might debate. But most can at least agree that it is, indeed, prime waterfront proper
Posted by: Candace Renalls on Feb 24, 2010 at 5:47 PM | Twin Ports BusinessOUR VOICES The media has NOT left the building
Sitting in the St. Louis County Board meeting Tuesday in Hibbing, I couldn't believe my luck. After a WDIO-TV reporter and cameraman left, Commissioner Keith Nelson, who was chairing the finance and budget committee meeting, perked up. Discussion about selling the old jail in Duluth was under
Posted by: Candace Renalls on Feb 24, 2010 at 11:51 AM | Twin Ports BusinessOUR VOICES Ice jam in lower Great Lakes could delay shipping season
The Detriot Free Press is reporting a ice-clogged St. Clair River that could delay the start of the Great Lakes shipping season: By AMBER HUNT FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER Slow-moving chunks of ice in the St. Clair River have created dire consequences along miles of the waterway in recent weeks, teari
Posted by: Andy Greder on Feb 23, 2010 at 2:02 PM | Twin Ports BusinessOUR VOICES Clyde Park complex opens March 29
Now, don't all rush down there at once. But the long-anticipated opening of the restaurant, brewpub, coffee shop and bakery at Clyde Park in Lincoln Park/West Duluth will be March 29. Developer Alessandro Giuliani wants to have a "soft" opening so they
Posted by: Candace Renalls on Feb 22, 2010 at 1:33 PM | Twin Ports BusinessOUR VOICES No sale yet for Vista King
The Vista King cruise ship hasn't been sold yet. The News Tribune reported last month that the owners of the Vista Fleet which operates harbor cruises out of Duluth and Superior, were considering selling its oldest of three cruise boats to streamline operations. The Vista King, which can carr
Posted by: Candace Renalls on Feb 18, 2010 at 3:42 PM | Twin Ports BusinessOUR VOICES Tech Village to get new outfit
A financial advising business based in Minneapolis has signed a lease to open a branch office and learning lab for college students in a small storefront in Duluth’s Tech Village.
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