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STAFF BLOG EH? PLUS Plants, books for sale
Theyve got plants. Theyve got books. And its all on sale. The League of Women Voters Duluth is hosting a plant and book sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Mount Royal Shopping Center parking lot. ...
Posted on 6/12/13 at 12:00 AM
SLOWING THE RACING MIND Split Personality
by Shan Reed Todays reading (Matthew 16-25) is a huge chunk with a lot going on. I didnt get too far into the reading before I frantically started taking notes. As I read and thought about what to blo...
Posted on 5/30/13 at 6:23 AM
THE DIRT Thwarted plans
I had such big plans. Well, ok, not big. But firmly cemented in my mind. I have such a huge list of garden chores to be completed in the next two weeks, that I figured I'd better not wait to start un...
Posted on 5/16/13 at 3:46 PM
STAFF BLOG TWIN PORTS BUSINESS Plaza gets Engwalls greenhouse
The Burger King block headed for redevelopment at 21st Avenue East and London Road in Duluth has its costs. Like the Engwalls satellite greenhouse that has set up shop on the corner in late spring and...
Posted on 4/24/13 at 4:17 PM
HEALTHY TIDBITS Personalizing the paint schemes in your home
If the paint is peeling off your walls, or if you’re just tired of looking at the same old, drab walls day in and day out, now might be the right time to look at repainting the interior of your home. And it doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg.
By Ayesha Khan , April 06, 2013
It's time for spring cleaning - just don't overdo it
It might seem like it took forever for spring to arrive in the Twin Ports this year, but it’s here now and spring cleaning is the top priority on many to-do lists.
By StatePoint Media , April 06, 2013
Tree sale highlights importance of protecting land from erosion
After a flood that washed out yards, streambanks and public spaces throughout Duluth, Judy Gibbs is hoping residents will get serious about planting trees this spring.
By Tom Olsen , April 06, 2013
Duluth's ex-city gardener Kasper lands new job at Engwalls 
Engwalls garden center has hired the man previously behind the city of Duluth’s standout gardens, including Enger Park, the Rose Garden and the Civic Center gardens.
By Candace Renalls , April 02, 2013
Saplings from Anne Frank tree take root in U.S.
Saplings from the chestnut tree that stood as a symbol of hope for Anne Frank as she hid from the Nazis for two years in Amsterdam are being distributed to 11 locations in the United States as part of a project that aims to preserve her legacy and promote tolerance.
By Associated Press report , March 23, 2013
Discovery of stink bug in Duluth may mean problems for Northland homes, crops
Its name is no joke. The brown marmorated stink bug really does give off a stink when disturbed. Even more disturbing: It’s been discovered in St. Louis County for the first time.
By Jana Hollingsworth , March 16, 2013
State plans gypsy moth informational open houses in St. Louis County
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will host four open houses in St. Louis County to discuss the environmental threat of gypsy moths and treatment plans for infestations in the area.
By News Tribune staff , February 07, 2013
Freezing pipes can be prevented this winter
The temperatures are dropping, but the snow is nowhere in sight. That combination is wreaking havoc on pipes in many Northland homes this winter.
By Budgeteer News staff , January 27, 2013
Indoor air quality: Protect your home from what you can't see
Duluth is well-known for its turn-of-the-century homes and historic buildings, which usually aren’t the most energy-efficient structures, so it’s not surprising that so many residents are going green.
By Budgeteer News staff , January 27, 2013
Ice dam myths
The Institute for Business & Home Safety offers the following information about common misconceptions regarding ice dams.
By Budgeteer News staff , January 27, 2013
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