OUR VIEW: A little longer is OK in Franken-Coleman saga
Al Franken would do the same thing. Had the recount left him 225 votes behind rather than with that slim lead, the DFLer and apparent victor in Minnesota’s U.S. Senate race would challenge the outcome in court, as Republican Norm Coleman has done.January 09, 2009
OUR VIEW: With or without Miletich, retirees can help solve crisis
So is the real Eli Miletich the Duluth Charter Commission member so concerned about city finances and saving the city a few bucks that he proposed slashing city councilors’ pay by more than 50 percent?
January 08, 2009
Our view: Superior, Northland can build on successes
After a year like 2008, success stories would seem hard to find. But not in Superior, apparently, where Mayor Dave Ross found plenty to boast about in his sixth annual State of the City address.January 07, 2009
Our view: Do Obama, Ness have blueprints for recovery?
For better or for worse, the fortunes of Duluth in 2009 may largely be hitched to two men: President-elect Barack Obama and Mayor Don Ness. If so, there is reason for hope, especially if both can prove as effective as leaders as they are as speechmakers.January 06, 2009
OUR VIEW: No mistake, Warmer by the Lake is today
Make no mistake: No matter what any Web page states, Warmer by the Lake is this afternoon at Bayfront Festival Park, weather permitting. The event’s erroneous public calendar listings can be chalked up to a city struggling with fewer employees.January 03, 2009
OUR VIEW: Get Senate recount right, no matter how long it takes
Laws should clearly dictate when votes are legally cast. The ongoing ballot debates between the Al Franken and Norm Coleman camps suggest existing laws aren’t as clear as they need to be.
January 02, 2009
OUR VIEW: Twin Ports could have lots to cheer in the New Year
Finally, thankfully, 2008 is in the rear-view mirror. But Duluth and the region certainly have opportunities to celebrate many successes and accomplishments in 2009.
January 01, 2009
Our view: Can music downloading do-over deliver answers?
The Recording Industry Association of America said weeks ago that it was finished with suing housewives and teenagers, mechanics and doctors — and anyone else suspected of illegally downloading and sharing copyrighted music over the Internet.
December 31, 2008
OUR VIEW: Music industry should drop Duluth downloading case
The recording industry could save an overburdened court system the cost and time of another round of arguments and deliberations by dropping the music piracy case against Jammie Thomas in favor of a new strategy.
December 30, 2008
