Bygones for July 16, 2012

By news@duluthnewstribune.com

July 15, 2012 at 11:00 PM

News Tribune
July 16, 1972

An airplane landing before more than 5,000 people cut the ribbon yesterday to officially open the $2 million Ely-Vermilion Airport. The new airport, which has surfaced runways and equipment for instrument landings, gives Ely a facility that can handle jet aircraft.

Landowners and fishermen along the Brule River are upset by the growing number of "tubists," or people floating down the river on inner tubes. Some Brule-area residents feel the activity should be outlawed. News Tribune
July 16, 1992

Northwest Airlines is considering building three hangars instead of four at the planned Airbus maintenance base in Duluth, according to Metropolitan Airport Commission officials. A Northwest Airlines spokesman said the airline hadn't committed to building four hangars.

Eveleth Mayor Bob Vlaisavljevich has filed for the 5th District Senate seat as a DFL candidate. Vlaisavljevich, who says Minnesota's deficit and uncontrolled spending must be addressed, has served as Eveleth's mayor for three terms. Researched by the Reference & Information staff at the Duluth Public Library. Call (218) 730-4200/option 5 or click on Ask Us at www.duluth.lib.mn.us.

Bygones for July 16, 2012

News TribuneJuly 16, 1972 An airplane landing before more than 5,000 people cut the ribbon yesterday to officially open the $2 million Ely-Vermilion Airport. The new airport, which has surfaced runways and equipment for instrument landings, gives...