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City of Duluth announces result of Tourism Marketing RFP process
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Imagine Downtown shifts from planning to action, targets 1,500 new homes
Thursday’s update revealed a broad community vision and made clear that its success will now depend on whether the participating organizations can establish the development corporation, finance housing and service expansions and turn conceptual public improvements into completed projects.
Howie: Duluth Schools’ credit downgrade is serious
Duluth does not have one governmentwide financial crisis. It has a school district in a precarious position and a city government that is beginning to encounter some of the same cost-versus-revenue pressures.
Howie: Reinert must answer Duluth’s $4.5 million budget question
The City of Duluth administration cannot warn taxpayers about a projected $5.5 million deficit while refusing to explain a recurring $4.5 million funding stream redirected from general operations. The account now has nearly $9 million.
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Hermantown, Grand Rapids improve to 2-0
Two weeks into the Minnesota high school football season, Section 7 is already beginning to separate contenders from everybody else. Hermantown (2-0) delivered the loudest statement Friday night, overwhelming rival Proctor (0-2) 50-8 on the road. The Hawks have scored 98 points in two games after opening
Curley, Gurske win Minnesota Mile
DULUTH — John Curley and Amber Gurske won the men’s and women’s titles Friday night at the 20th Minnesota Mile, while the Duluth event set a record with 677 finishers at Enger Park. Curley, 33, of Duluth, won the men’s race in 4 minutes, 30 seconds, finishing four
Hermantown-Proctor and Esko-Cloquet highlight tonight's schedule
Northern Minnesota high school football features several rivalry games tonight. Hermantown (1-0) travels to Proctor (0-1) for a 7 p.m. kickoff in the most compelling matchup on a deep regional schedule, while Esko (1-0) visits Cloquet (0-1) at 5 p.m. in another neighborhood rivalry.
Howie on Hockey: Hermantown a Class 1A, Section 7 preseason co-favorite with Hibbing-Chisholm
Hermantown’s official season has not started, and nobody should confuse impressive returning statistics with a championship already won. Hibbing-Chisholm remains the Section 7A champion until somebody takes the trophy away.