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Reinert reacts to congressional continuing resolution funding bill

By Kelli Latuska This past Friday, Congress adopted a Continuing Resolution (CR) funding bill that was subsequently signed by the President. While the CR avoided a federal government shutdown, it also had direct financial implications for the City of Duluth. "Congress recently passed a continuing resolution to fund the

City of Duluth temporarily closes all natural surface trails

By Kelli Latuska Due to the spring thaw cycle, City of Duluth Parks and Recreation division has temporarily closed all natural surface trails until further notice. Examples of natural surface trails include the Duluth Traverse, Superior Hiking Trail, and other dirt trail systems located within parks. The wet soil conditions

Quote Me, Howie: Arik Forsman on the new Visit Duluth contract

Quote Me, Howie: Arik Forsman on the new Visit Duluth contract

“Thanks to board members, especially Karen Pionk and Lynne Williams, for their work on this with the city in recent years.” -- Arik Forsman

City of Duluth facilities and staff experiencing temporary phone system outage

City of Duluth press release The City of Duluth’s phone system is experiencing an outage that affects both incoming and outgoing calls. The duration of the outage is currently unknown, but work is underway to correct the issue. If you are trying to contact City of Duluth staff and

West Skyline Parkway/Bardon’s Peak Scenic Overlook Rehabilitation and Interpretive Marker Project work set to begin next week

By Kelli Latuska Northland Constructors of Duluth has been awarded the Skyline Parkway/Bardon’s Peak Scenic Overlook Rehabilitation and Interpretive Marker Project. The project spans Skyline Parkway from the Magney-Snively Natural Area Trailhead parking lot, located at 10170 West Skyline Parkway, to the western city limits. Project work includes

Duluth City Council adopts new meeting start time

By Kelli Latuska At its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, February 10, Duluth City Council adopted a resolution that amends its standing rules to change the start time of the council’s regular Monday meetings from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m. Resolution 25-0097R was authored by City Council

City of Duluth prepares for snow

City of Duluth prepares for snow

Per the current forecast, travel impacts will begin sometime after 5 p.m., at which time the snowfall rate may reach .5” to 1” snowfall per hour.