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Minnesota Power files electric rate proposal

Minnesota Power files electric rate proposal

As Minnesota Power continues the transition to a reliable, resilient clean-energy future through its EnergyForward strategy, today the company is filing its 2024 electric rate proposal with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC). The 2024 proposal supports the investments that the company is making to continue to advance a clean-energy

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Alworth scholarships increase to $24,000

The Marshal H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Scholarship Fund opens its annual scholarship application period on Wednesday, launching the Foundation’s 75th Anniversary year by increasing its scholarship awards to $24,000. (The previous amount had been $20,000.) Applications are due by Jan. 15, 2024. “For 75 years, the

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Jeff Frey’s headshot business transitions to new ownership

Jeff Frey Photography’s commercial portrait (headshot) business will become The Studio as it transitions to new ownership beginning November 1, 2023. After more than 40 years, Frey is stepping away from the headshot portion of his business, turning over the reins to The Studio, a subsidiary of Swim Creative,

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Quote Me, Howie: Emily Larson and Roger Reinert on tourism marketing
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Quote Me, Howie: Emily Larson and Roger Reinert on tourism marketing

Duluth mayoral candidates Emily Larson and Roger Reinert on Duluth's tourism marketing efforts – Said Emily – "My team and I have door-knocked 12,000 doors across the city since January, and residents of Duluth are clear: they want our economy strong, and they want value for what we

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2023 Duluth Elections, Down the Stretch
Roger Reinert Facebook page.

2023 Duluth Elections, Down the Stretch

Another Facebook post by Duluth mayoral candidate Roger Reinert – "Snow, Snow, Snow! It's a cloudy, rainy, cold fall day. The kind of day that makes us feel like winter is not that far away. And the reality is - it's not. Today, there is plowable

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Duluth Police arrest stolen vehicle suspect

Duluth Police arrest stolen vehicle suspect

On Wednesday, Duluth Police responded to a call of a stolen vehicle in the Piedmont area. While investigating the auto theft, investigators identified 41-year-old Adam Dack as the suspect. Dack was arrested for pending 2nd Degree Burglary and Theft of Motor Vehicle charges, along with Possession of a Stolen Firearm,

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Quote Me, Howie: Seth Justice Loeffler-Kemp

Seth Justice Loeffler-Kemp on the 21st Anniversary of the passing of late Sen. Paul Wellstone – "I spent yesterday morning traveling up to Eveleth to visit the Wellstone Memorial on the anniversary of the Senator's tragic passing. As we come to the final stretch of this election season,

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Howie: Add three outdoor hockey rinks at the 'Frozen Wade'
Wade Stadium, Spring 2023. Howie / DenfeldHunters.com

Howie: Add three outdoor hockey rinks at the 'Frozen Wade'

I invite readers to poke holes in this not-too-out there vision (comment below): Let's add three outdoor hockey rinks inside frozen Wade Stadium each winter, building on the emerging sports district in far West Duluth. Wade Stadium is an unused, centrally-located major community recreational asset screaming for activity

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Quote Me, Howie: Roger Reinert

Duluth mayoral candidate Roger Reinert on collecting the Duluth News Tribune Editorial Board's endorsement – "I'm grateful to the DNT for a very strong endorsement. 'It's time for something different' is more than a mantra – it's what Duluthians are saying

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Quote Me, Howie: Hawks FB coach Mike Zagelmeyer

Hermantown football coach Mike Zagelmeyer on his team's 21-0 Section 7AAAA quarterfinal victory over Rock Ridge on Tuesday night, and looking ahead to Saturday's semifinal at No. 2 seeded Duluth Denfeld – "I thought our defense and us having the ability to run the football was

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Prep Football Notebook

Hermantown blitzed Rock Ridge 21-0 in a Section 7AAAA football quarterfinal on Tuesday night at Centricity Stadium in Hermantown. The third-seeded Hawks (6-3) advance to face No. 2 seed Duluth Denfeld (7-1) in a 7AAAA semifinal at 2 p.m. Saturday at Marv Heikkinen Field in West Duluth. Grand Rapids

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Quote Me, Howie: Emily Larson on the DNT's endorsement of Roger Reinert
Mayor Emily Larson spoke with a constituent at a recent Lincoln Park celebration, when the park held a widely-attended reopening and dedicated its historic pavilion was named in the honor of the late Renee Van Nett, a former 4th District city councilor. Howie / DuluthTimes.com

Quote Me, Howie: Emily Larson on the DNT's endorsement of Roger Reinert

Duluth Mayor Emily Larson on the Duluth News Tribune editorial board today endorsing her opponent, Roger Reinert – "This is one endorsement in a race. I am honored for endorsements from seven unions, the Central Labor Body which represents 17,000 workers, former Mayor Don Ness, Conservation MN and the

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Good Read: Sydney Hansen's Facebook post
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Good Read: Sydney Hansen's Facebook post

Rising country music star Sydney Hansen of Duluth posted the following on her Facebook page today: "To be a part of the 9th Annual Josie Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry this year was absolutely incredible! Although I didn't win, I won big time!! To be

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Ness endorses Larson for re-election
Roger Reinert is challenging incumbent Emily Larson for mayor of Duluth. Larson's campaign received an endorsement from former Duluth mayor Don Ness on Monday. Howie / DuluthTimes.com

Ness endorses Larson for re-election

"Now, overall, I think Roger is running a good and balanced campaign. But there is too much magical thinking on how to pay for everything he’s promising." -- Former Duluth mayor Don Ness

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