CITY OF DULUTH

Bristol Street bridge reconstruction will be topic of June 27 meeting

The city of Duluth will hold a public meeting later this month on plans for the reconstruction of the Bristol Street bridge.

By News Tribune staff , June 19, 2013

Groups want city of Duluth's purchases to be sweatshop-free

A group working to implement a new clothing purchase policy for the city of Duluth is hosting a public forum Thursday night.

By News Tribune staff , June 19, 2013

Duluth crews to repair part of Lakewalk today

City crews will repair and pave a portion of the Lakewalk between the corner of the lake and the Duluth harbor entry between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

By News Tribune staff , June 18, 2013

Bygones for Tuesday, June 18, 2013

News Tribune, June 18, 1973

Local government leaders yesterday were briefed on concentrations of asbestos fibers in Lake Superior water supplies and government efforts to determine whether the fibers constitute a valid health threat. The fibers are believed to come from Reserve Mining Co.’s taconite plant in Silver Bay.

June 18, 2013

Eh? Angel of Hope dedication

A dedication ceremony for the Angel of Hope Memorial is scheduled to take place today in Duluth.

By News Tribune staff , June 18, 2013

Popular Duluth boat launch to close for much of summer

The popular boat launch at Boy Scout Landing on the St. Louis River in New Duluth will be closed for about two months this summer for improvements, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

By Sam Cook , June 17, 2013

Canal Park segment of Duluth Lakewalk closed Tuesday

City crews will repair and pave a portion of the Lakewalk between the corner of the lake and the Duluth harbor entry between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

By News Tribune staff , June 17, 2013

Our view: Give back, serve: Duluth needs you

We live here, and we all play a part in making Duluth as great as it can be. We all can be willing to give back.

June 17, 2013

Want to switch to natural gas in Duluth? Better luck next year

If you live in Duluth and you want to replace an aging furnace, be prepared to face a new complication.

By Peter Passi , June 15, 2013

Eh? Billboard concerns Duluth couple

In the e-mail to the Duluth Mayor Don Ness and the City Council, the couple call for the removal of a Minnesota Department of Health billboard showing a person’s rear peeking through jeans and a T-shirt and the words “Cover your butt! Get a colonoscopy.”

By News Tribune staff , June 14, 2013

County assessors to visit eastern Duluth neighborhoods

This is the first time county assessors will be conducting appraisals of residential properties and commercial apartments in Duluth since the county took over the city’s assessor duties earlier this year.

By News Tribune staff , June 13, 2013

Pair of input meetings set next week for Duluth parks

Duluth Parks and Recreation has scheduled public meetings to gather input on building a hockey and skating rink at the Old Main location and to discuss building a soccer field at the 40th Avenue East and Jay-Dodge streets city property.

By News Tribune staff , June 13, 2013

UPDATE: Meetings to gather input on new soccer fields, hockey rinks in Duluth

Duluth Parks and Recreation has rescheduled a public meeting to gather input on building a hockey and skating rink at the Old Main location.

By News Tribune staff , June 13, 2013

Duluth Parks & Rec to hold meetings on new hockey rink, soccer field

Duluth Parks and Recreation is holding two meetings Monday to gather input on a planned soccer field and hockey rink.

By News Tribune staff , June 12, 2013

Clokey withdraws from Duluth City Council race

Brandon Clokey announced Monday that he will withdraw from the race for two At-Large Duluth City Council seats that will be up for grabs in November.

By News Tribune staff , June 11, 2013