Bygones for Oct. 22, 2018

Denfeld High School principal Bill Westholm motions toward a cherry tree planted on the grounds of the school in memory of teacher Linda Soderstrom, who passed away in June 1998. (1998 file / News Tribune)

By News Tribune

October 22, 2018 at 5:00 AM

Oct. 22, 1978

Prospects for a new Arrowhead Bridge heightened last week when Congress passed a $51 billion highway bill. Local officials will begin a concerted effort this week -including possibly sending a delegation to Washington - to get funding for the proposed $58 million structure.

Former Duluthian John Dickerson, who was active in the Duluth Playhouse when he resided here, will return this week with a one-man show at the Depot Theater. Dickerson's program will include humorous readings from various authors and scenes from plays.

Oct. 22, 1998

Bob Dylan, Duluth's most famous son, will perform his first concert in his birthplace tonight when he appears at the DECC. Dylan played last night in Winnipeg and will head for Minneapolis tomorrow, where he will appear at the Target Center.

Duluth Mayor Gary Doty yesterday proposed that a majority of seats on the Duluth Economic Development Authority board of directors be reserved for Duluth city councilors. Currently, councilors fill three seats on DEDA's seven-member board.

Bygones is researched and written by David Ouse, retired reference librarian from the Duluth Public Library. He can be contacted at djouse49@gmail.com .

Bygones for Oct. 22, 2018

Oct. 22, 1978 Prospects for a new Arrowhead Bridge heightened last week when Congress passed a $51 billion highway bill. Local officials will begin a concerted effort this week --including possibly sending a delegation to Washington -- to get fun...