
Ness addresses Duluth property taxes at Chamber forum
Mayor Don Ness says blame belongs largely to the state and Gov. Tim Pawlenty, who has slashed state aid to local governments. The mayor said Duluth is doing all it can to hold down taxes while providing residents with needed services.

DNTV: Reaction from polls; auction relisted; ATV parade; H1N1 behind us?
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Minnesota Power: Going green means a rate hike
The Minnesota utility is seeking a rate increase of almost 20 percent to help pay for projects that push for cleaner and greener energy.

Motorized recliner pulled, relisted on eBay
UPDATE: The Proctor Police Department temporarily removed the motorized chair from the online auction site when the La-Z-Boy company objected to the use of its name.
County sets lease fee for new Duluth police station
St. Louis County commissioners voted today to give up some land for a new police headquarters, but it’s going to cost city taxpayers.
RELATED CONTENTPolice say hit-and-run vehicle found
Police could be a step closer to finding a driver who fled the scene after hitting and critically injuring an 18-year-old Duluth visitor on Rice Lake Road.
RELATED CONTENTElection Day voter information
Most polling locations are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. today.
RELATED CONTENTBuffett, company spend $34 billion on Burlington Northern
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. already owns about 22 percent of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp., and said it will pay $100 a share in cash and stock for the rest of the company, a 31.5 percent premium on Burlington Northern's Monday closing price.
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Go and vote
Voting was light at the Lakewood Township polling place as of the noon hour today. Voters chose candidates for school board At Large and District 1 as well as city council At Large and District 4. (Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com)
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