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Public-sector unions spend more on politics in Minnesota than in nearly any other state
By Max Nesterak, Minnesota Reformer Take a seat in the Break Room, our round-up of labor news in Minnesota and beyond. This week: public-sector unions spend big in blue states; hundreds of workers vote out unions at Mayo Clinic; Minneapolis mandates apprenticeships for window washers; teachers unions’ contract
Earl N. Sellards
Earl N. Sellards, 94, of Duluth, MN, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on December 12th, 2023, at the Benedictine Health Center in Duluth, MN. Born to Charles Edwards and Emma Ottesen on April 5th, 1929, Earl attended Stowe School until 9th grade, later graduating from Morgan Park High
Wayne "Dave" David Gunderson
Wayne David Gunderson, affectionately known as Dave, left this world on Thursday, December 14th, 2023, after courageously battling cancer for two and a half years. Surrounded by his loving family at Essentia St Mary’s in Duluth, MN, Dave, 73, passed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and
Allete, Minnesota Power employees volunteering at Boys and Girls Clubs today
The Boys & Girls Clubs in Duluth are getting into the holiday spirit with the help of employees from Allete and Minnesota Power. Today two teams of volunteers employees are transferring both Duluth branches into a magical holiday experience for the kids. Kids will be surprised to see the holiday
Johnson, Brinkman promoted to key St. Louis County emergency management positions
Two individuals who played critically important emergency management roles for St. Louis County during situations including the COVID-19 pandemic, construction of Line 3, multiple flooding events including the 2022 flooding in the Rainy River Basin, and other natural disasters have now been promoted. Duane "Dewey" Johnson has
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From Thursday night's Mannheim Steamroller Christmas concert at Symphony Hall at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.
Donna Mae McDonald
Donna Mae McDonald, 89, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 4, 2023. Donna was born in Duluth, MN on November 10, 1934 to Melvin and Ethel Soderberg. Donna loved her Lord and Savior! She was a member of Waters Edge Community Church, formerly
Great Skate at Portman postponed
Despite Portman Amateur Hockey Association's optimism around being able to put on their second annual Great Skate event, mother nature is proving to be too difficult. Extreme warmth today followed by rain tomorrow will make it unfeasible, and unsafe, to host anything on Saturday. The board of directors
Reinert to nominate new city administrator and city attorney
Duluth mayor-elect Roger Reinert announced today that he will be nominating David Montgomery as chief administrative officer and Jessica Fralich as city attorney. Montgomery previously served as city administrator for nine years under former mayors Don Ness and Emily Larson. He has a background in finance, budget and administration.
Sports Notebook
Hermantown senior goaltender Dane Callaway has recorded back-to-back shutouts while backstopping his team to a 3-0-1 start, as the Hawks prepare for Saturday’s 1:15 p.m. home game against defending Minnesota Class 1A state champion Mahtomedi. “Dane leads by example, and his hard work
Eric Albrecht and Charles Black Lance join board of Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund
The Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund, founded in 1949, has named Eric Albrecht and Charles Black Lance to five-year terms on its Board of Directors. They join other Board members and staff in providing $1.2 million in scholarships each year to northern Minnesota students pursuing bachelor’
DECC board of directors' previous statement regarding budget challenges; board meets Thursday afternoon
Source: DECC.org, October 9, 2023. Note: The DECC Board of Directors will meet Thursday at 4 p.m. at the DECC Senator Sam Solon Board Room. The appointed volunteer DECC board of directors has understood and been thoughtfully apprised that the DECC’s revenues and increasing expenses were not
Hawks Sports This Week
TUESDAY Boys Basketball – at Princeton, 6:30 p.m. Game Notes: The Hawks (1-4) are looking for a strong response to a 80-63 loss against nonconference Mankato West in the Southside Showcase at Benilde-St. Margaret's High School last Saturday afternoon. Senior forward Abe Soumis had
Portman Hockey Association hosts Great Skate
Portman Amateur Hockey Association will kick off the outdoor hockey season with its second annual Great Skate event on Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Portman Community Center. Everyone in the Duluth community is welcome to attend the outdoor event in celebration of area youth hockey players. Portman
City, Essentia Health to build new parking ramp
Psst: In partnership with the City of Duluth, Essentia Health will be breaking ground on a new parking ramp in January that will provide 350-plus new parking spaces for public use directly across 1st Street from the existing Medical District Ramp, City of Duluth Planning and Economic Development Director