Dan Hartman’s bold vision reinvigorates DECC
With strategic growth and bold imagination, the DECC and Bayfront could become the heartbeat of a city redefining itself—not just as a gritty port town, but as a premier northern destination for arts, entertainment and innovation.
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Muck Rack's 2026 State of Journalism report found that 82% of surveyed journalists had used at least one AI tool during the previous 12 months, up from 77% in 2025. ChatGPT was used by 47%, while substantial numbers reported using AI transcription tools, Grammarly and other applications.
Opinion: Essentia’s merger raises a bigger question: Why give up independence?
The central question surrounding this transaction should therefore not be why HealthPartners isn't writing Essentia a check. The better question is what Duluth, Essentia’s patients and its employees receive in exchange for surrendering the institution’s independence.
Opinion: Duluth schools tout cuts, but a $15 million spending variance demands answers
If General Fund expenditures exceeded the final budget by approximately $15.27 million, voters deserve to know exactly where the difference occurred, why it occurred, who knew the district was exceeding its budget, when they knew it and what corrective action followed.
Opinion: Duluth schools need more than a successful referendum
Before Nov. 3, the district needs to bring the same clarity to its recovery plan: what went wrong, what has changed and how approximately $112.6 million in additional operating revenue over a decade would produce a sustainable budget.
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Howie: Augustana stuns No. 5 UMD in overtime after Bulldogs surrender late lead
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Minnesota Duluth surrendered two goals in 17 seconds late in regulation, forced overtime on Zam Plante’s tying goal and then lost 20 seconds into the extra period as Augustana upset the fifth-ranked Bulldogs 4-3 Friday night at Midco Arena. The Bulldogs (2-1-
Simonson powers Hermantown past Esko
HERMANTOWN — Owen Simonson rushed for 155 yards and two touchdowns, including a 69-yard scoring run, as Hermantown rallied past Esko 21-20 in nonconference high school football Friday night. The Hawks overcame an early deficit, dominated the ground game and scored the game's decisive touchdown in the
Minnesota Power customers to receive $122 million in bill credits beginning in January
“We’ve been working diligently to keep customer bills as low as possible, especially as they are facing increasing costs related to fuel, food and other household bills. Selling these land holdings and crediting those proceeds back to customers is an important effort to do just that.” Jennifer Cady
Duluth Area Chamber selects national firm to lead search for next president and CEO
DULUTH — The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce has selected a national executive search firm to lead the recruitment of its next president and CEO, launching a nationwide search for a new leader of the regional business organization. Chamber board Chair Tiffany Hughes announced the selection of the firm in a