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Obit: John Locker
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Obit: John Locker

John was a true inventor and serial entrepreneur — creative, relentless, and often years ahead of the market. In 1978, he brought the family back to Duluth and built the Courthouse Racquetball Club, which he operated until the mid-1990s.

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Obit: Dale Hietala
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Obit: Dale Hietala

Dale “Finn” Eugene Hietala, 88, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Dale was born in Duluth on May 30, 1937, to Norman and Ester Hietala. He was a proud 1956 graduate of Denfeld High School, where he distinguished himself as an all-city

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Funding secured for new air traffic control tower

Airport officials say the project will enhance safety, improve operations and support economic growth in the region. With full funding, construction could begin as early as next year and is expected to generate hundreds of construction jobs.

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