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Howie: Minnesota’s primary map points to Klobuchar, but gives Demuth a path
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Howie: Minnesota’s primary map points to Klobuchar, but gives Demuth a path

"All signs, including the huge turnout in Tuesday's DFL primary, point to a strong year for Democrats in Minnesota. If that proves to be the case, then Senator Klobuchar should have a smooth path to the governor's office." -- Former Duluth city councilor Joel Sipress

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Howie: Duluth Schools’ referendum will rise or fall on trust

Howie: Duluth Schools’ referendum will rise or fall on trust

Financial need alone will not carry two operating referendum questions across the finish line Nov. 3. The district must confront a trust issue that has accumulated over two decades and explain why voters should believe the next 10-year, $103 million plan be better than the plans that preceded it.

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Howie: Duluth should vote yes on both school referendum questions

Howie: Duluth should vote yes on both school referendum questions

Duluth Public Schools is not asking voters to finance a cure-all. It is asking for enough stability to protect student learning while the district continues the harder work of controlling costs, correcting financial procedures and reshaping operations.

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DECC to celebrate 60th anniversary with free public tours
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DECC to celebrate 60th anniversary with free public tours

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center will celebrate its 60th anniversary by opening its waterfront campus for free public tours from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20. The event will give visitors a behind-the-scenes look at the nearly 1 million-square-foot complex, which has

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