BUDGE OPINION
Schools column: Success can take many forms
Last week I had the pleasure and honor of attending high school graduation ceremonies for Denfeld and East High Schools and for our Unity/ALC programs.
By Bill Gronseth , June 18, 2013
Column: Who’s paying for college?
Dreaming of college for your little loved ones? Let this column act as a clarion. I am standing on the edge of a deep fiscal cliff, waving a red flag and screaming at you, “Debt dead ahead!”
By S.E. Livingston , June 17, 2013
Northland Nature: Blueberries join others now in bloom
Last week as I walked the woods of early June, I was struck by the abundance of green on the forest floor. Here the blue-bead lilies (Clintonia) were tightly packed with the wild lilies of the valleys and starflowers.
By Larry Weber , June 16, 2013
Brian Matuszak column: Where were you when Iron Will came to town?
So did I tell you I once appeared in a movie?
By Brian Matuszak , June 12, 2013
Column: Neighboring for better health
On the very day this column is released and read by millions, three contiguous households in the heart of my block will be involved in the Big Dig project of the decade here as we bury our power lines together.
By Eddy Gilmore , June 11, 2013
Column: Choose to ‘fly Duluth’
While most of Duluth’s 3.5 million annual visitors travel by automobile, a growing number can be attracted by airline service. There’s already data proving certain inbound traffic spikes during the summer season.
By Terry Mattson , June 11, 2013
Column: DFL catered to its labor base in unionizing day care workers
There’s no doubt about the best thing the 2013 Minnesota Legislature did: making same-sex marriages the same under the law as other marriages. There’s also no doubt about the worst thing.
By Virgil Swing , June 09, 2013
Golf benefit to honor, support those with cancer
The annual Brad Siverson Golf Championship will be held Saturday, June 8, at Lester Park Golf Course in Duluth.
By Sarah Packingham , June 09, 2013
Northland Nature: Turtles basking on the mighty log
I remember when the tree was still standing — a large stately white pine of at least fifty feet in height. On this hillside, overlooking the lake, it had lived a long and strong life, with plenty of moisture and sunlight.
By Larry Weber , June 09, 2013
Legislator's column: Goals were accomplished this session
Last year, you sent a loud message directed at legislators: The status quo is not an option. DFL majorities were elected to the Senate and the House to work cooperatively with a DFL governor for the first time in a generation.
By Erik Simonson , June 06, 2013
Brian Matuszak column: Runners and tall ships and art fairs. Oh my!
So the Twin Ports is gearing up for another big summer! Lots of fun in the sun, hittin’ the beach with warm weather and tons of outdoor activit — ah, who am I kidding? We’re not gonna see temperatures above 50 ‘til August.
By Brian Matuszak , June 05, 2013
Police chief's column: Information sharing among police could prevent future tragedies
In Minnesota, the Chiefs of Police Association, police leaders and a few other organizations have been pushing for a change in Minnesota law that has hamstrung our ability to receive important information on criminal activity from agencies outside of Minnesota.
By Gordon Ramsay , June 04, 2013
Column: We’ve got the AG’s attention on synthetic drug issue — let’s make the most of it
We have the attention of Attorney General Lori Swanson. Let’s make the most of it.
By David Ross , June 03, 2013
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