City and railroad move forward on rail-with-trail option
On Aug. 29, 2019, city officials held a stakeholder meeting at the Morgan Park Community Center to introduce their new vision for the Western Waterfront Trail.
Library boosters propose new city position
In 2016, the Duluth Public Library held a day-long retreat at Glensheen Mansion, where facilitators asked a large group of stakeholders and community members to identify
City violates state, local transparency rules
Prior to 2015, the city of Duluth annually published archives of its City Council meeting minutes online in 800- or 900-page PDFs. The minutes included the
Chester Park advocates oppose trail proposal
People who walk through Chester Park in the winter often use the cross-country ski trails, which creates conflicts between skiers and pedestrians. The city has been
City Council denies height variance; developer not worried
On July 9, 2019, the Duluth Planning Commission recommended approval of a height variance for a new 98-unit apartment building to be built on South Street
Conflicts of interest in Duluth
One doesn’t have to attend many City Council or commission meetings in Duluth to realize that a lot of people who serve on these bodies are
City resumes planning for Segment One
Two months ago, city planners said they would be unable to extend the Western Waterfront Trail (WWFT) from Spring Street to Munger Landing, a half-mile stretch
City re-examines Mud Lake causeway
For the past two years, the city has been focused on removing the railroad causeway that crosses a shallow bay along the St. Louis River, known
City picks new flag
In February, Mayor Emily Larson announced that the city of Duluth wanted a new flag. She asked people to submit their design ideas. A total of
Publisher’s Desk
Hello, readers. Well, here it is primary day already. The election season has been underway for some time now. The candidates have been busily sharing their
