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City of Duluth announces result of Tourism Marketing RFP process
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Howie: How the City of Duluth learned to live on borrowed time
The City of Duluth now spends roughly $1 of every $7 in the general fund on debt service. That’s money that can’t pave streets, fund libraries, or expand housing programs. And yet the answer to each new challenge is the same: another bond.
Mountain Lion spotted in Duluth
"As with any wild animal, we want to remind the community that you should exercise caution in their presence and never approach them." -- Duluth Police Department
Salinas new city finance director
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Section 7 girls hockey final Wednesday night
The Class 1A, Section 7 girls hockey championship will be decided Wednesday night in Proctor, where top-seeded Proctor/Hermantown will face second-seeded North Shore at 7 p.m. Proctor/Hermantown Mirage enters the title game with a 17-6-2 record after advancing with an 8-0 victory over Rock Ridge in Saturday’
Thiesse, Dropkin advance to medal round
Cory Thiesse of Duluth and Korey Dropkin of Southborough, Mass., did something Sunday no American mixed doubles curling team had managed since the event joined the Olympic program in 2018. They played their way into the medal round. The Americans, world champions in 2023, rebounded from a bruising two-loss Saturday
Minnesota Power proposes expanded bill assistance, credits for residential customers
DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota Power is proposing new and expanded assistance programs and future bill credits aimed at easing energy costs for residential customers, including those struggling to keep up with monthly payments. Many of the proposals, which require approval from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, are part of an estimated
Howie on Prep Sports: Skytta, Christy the engines that never idle
Minnesota Class 1A No. 1- ranked Hermantown (16-4-4) will wrap up regular season play Tuesday night at Grand Rapids (11-12-1).