ELECTIONS
City measures: One passes, one fails 
Voters approved a measure allowing the mayor to appoint community relations and communications officers, but rejected a measure that would have allowed city employees to run for certain city offices without taking a leave of absence from their jobs.
By Peter Passi , November 03, 2009
Hermantown voters reject school referendum
Hermantown School District voters soundly rejected a $58 million referendum today that would have paid for improvements and additions in district facilities.
By Jana Hollingsworth , November 03, 2009
Duluth School Board: Red plan supporters, foes split vote
Tom Kasper and Mary Cameron won At Large seats on the Duluth School Board. Ann Wasson regained her District 1 seat, and Art Johnston unseated incumbent Laura Condon in District 4.
By Sarah Horner , November 03, 2009
Republican McDonnell Wins Va. Governor’s Race
By By Rosalind S. Helderman, Anita Kumar and Daniel deVise , November 03, 2009
Election Day voter information
Most polling locations are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. today.
November 03, 2009
Minneapolis voters to try instant runoff
MINNEAPOLIS — Voters sorting through this fall’s challengers for a south Minneapolis City Council seat would have no trouble telling three of them apart: a far-left Green, a “progressive Democrat” and a center-right friend of small business.
November 02, 2009
Reader's view: Let incumbents finish the important job they started
It is time to make an intelligent decision about the future of education in Duluth.
By Donald K. Bergman , November 01, 2009
Local view: Intimidation tactics have no place in democratic debate
On a recent early Sunday morning, someone stole my lawn signs endorsing School Board incumbents Ann Wasson and Mary Cameron.
By Doug Frisk , November 01, 2009
Local view: Support education by rising above the threats and lies
The machinations of some of the Let Duluth Vote contingency have dismayed me. I have stayed out of the fray because I am biased for education as an employee of ISD 709. Some would say this is a conflict of interest.
By Lynn Tryggestad , November 01, 2009
Reader's view: Keep a budget watchdog (Stauber) on duty
Would you run your family budget like the city of Duluth seems to be handling its financial responsibilities?
By Pat Mast , November 01, 2009
Reader's view: DNT endorsement blindly dismissed Wagner
I’m not a resident of Duluth City Council’s District 2, and I can’t vote in its race. But it is an area of town I frequent on a moderately regular basis, and I would like to make a case for candidate Robert Wagner over Patrick Boyle.
By Daniel J. Golden , November 01, 2009
Reader's view: Nashwauk-Keewatin referendum too steep
On Tuesday, 67 Minnesota school districts, including Nashwauk-Keewatin District 319, are proposing referendums requesting additional funding. Nashwauk-Keewatin’s referendums request an increase of general-education revenue by $1,300 per pupil.
By Art Englund , November 01, 2009
Reader's view: Stauber has legacy of hard work for neighborhoods
In the last eight years no one has fought harder to preserve Duluth’s neighborhoods than City Councilor Jim Stauber.
By Rod Lubiani , November 01, 2009
Reader's view: Wasson has history of hard work, sound judgment
As a teacher with more than 22 years of experience in our district, I have watched how our buildings have been ignored.
By Mary John , November 01, 2009
Reader's view: Police union’s endorsement speaks volumes of Stauber
The endorsement by the Duluth police union of incumbent City Councilor Jim Stauber spoke volumes to his credibility.
By Roger J. Waller , November 01, 2009
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