Minnesota rules on city employees running for public office trump Duluth's
Duluth's charter requires city employees to take a leave of absence if they seek almost any political office. Yet Erik Simonson remains on the job as an assistant chief for the Duluth Fire Department as he continues his campaign to become District 7B's next state representative. What gives?
Duluth receives first measurable snowfall of the season; earliest in 17 years
Light rain turned over to light snow for a time late Friday night at the Duluth airport, resulting in the city's first official measurable snowfall of the season, and its earliest measurable snowfall in 17 years.
Duluth mail carrier receives national attention
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Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night -- or recognition as a hero -- will keep letter carrier Mike Sylvester from his appointed rounds. The Duluth postal worker was expected to be on his Lincoln Park route at 7 a.m. today after flying from Washington, D.C., to Duluth and reaching his home in Superior around midnight.
Prep football: Greyhounds feel right at home in return to PSS
Senior quarterback Alex Toscano threw three touchdown passes and ran for another -- all during a 33-point explosion in the second quarter -- to lead Duluth East to a 33-8 Mississippi 8 Conference victory over crosstown rival Duluth Denfeld on Friday night.
