DAVID ROSS
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Dayton frustrates businesses
By Andrew Tellijohn Many in Minnesotas business community were pleased with the Legislatures performance during the 2012 legislative session, but they are frustrated with Gov. Mark Dayton for scuttli...
Posted on 5/21/12 at 4:36 AM
STAFF BLOG TWIN PORTS BUSINESS Do welcome students, chamber sez
It won't be long before that wave of college students return to the Duluth area for the school year. About 26,000 of them, according to the Duluth Chamber of Commerce. And for local retailers, restaur...
Posted on 7/31/10 at 6:03 AM
David Ross: Dixon set up district for future success 
Outgoing superintendent Keith Dixon boldly accomplished what he was empowered to do: implement and bring to a close the most comprehensive, inclusive and sustainable long-range facilities plan ever accomplished by the district.
By David Ross , November 21, 2010
David Ross: Continuing to consider the cost of local government
Questions need to be asked, such as: Should the city own and operate two public golf courses? Should the city be in the blacktop business and be paving streets? Should the city be a provider of utilities, such as natural gas and steam?
By David Ross , June 03, 2010
David Ross: In support of cutting the cost of city government
Does the city of Duluth really need to spend $3 million each year in overtime wages? At least three city councilors don't think so.
By David Ross , May 06, 2010
David Ross: Participate in the future of Duluth’s public utilities now
The management and operation of the city of Duluth’s public utilities (water, natural gas and sanitary sewer) will soon change. If you own property in Duluth, you will feel the financial impact of this.
By David Ross , April 08, 2010
David Ross: Applauding Superintendent Keith Dixon and Mayor Don Ness
Our Shining City on the Hill is shining more brightly these days. It does so by design and not by chance.
By David Ross , March 11, 2010
David Ross: Our shared voice at the Capitol
Register for Duluth and St. Louis County Capitol Days (March 3-4) through Feb. 26.
By David Ross , February 23, 2010
David Ross: A positive perspective on progress
The Chamber’s leadership views our community’s challenges with positive expectancy. When our board of directors gathers for its annual off-site planning session, we call the session an “advance” instead of a “retreat.”
By David Ross , December 17, 2009
David Ross: No more fees, please
The city of Duluth’s administration was poised to raise our city utilities fees again when the Duluth City Council meeting convened Nov. 9.
By David Ross , November 19, 2009
David Ross: If you want to see the Red Plan succeed, re-elect the incumbents
Community members who want to cast a vote in anger — for not getting to vote on the facilities plan — will be at the polls. We who support the facilities plan need to also cast our vote. The stakes are high.
By David Ross , October 22, 2009
David Ross: Keeping crime down downtown
Although there were a few isolated areas of concern — especially at certain times of the day — First Street remains a safe and vibrant place to do business and enjoy visiting.
By David Ross , August 27, 2009
David Ross: Extending progress through a Skywalk extension
Please join me in encouraging the Planning Commission and the City Council to approve the permits for A&L's self-financed Skywalk project.
By David Ross , July 30, 2009
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