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
Thunderstorm dramatizes Quarry Park grand opening
On Aug. 2, 2019, City Parks Planner Lisa Luokkala, Parks Director Jessica Peterson and representatives of the Duluth Climbing Coalition (DCC), the Lake Superior Disc Golf
Tiny houses in Duluth
In September, Duluth city planners will propose zoning changes to the Planning Commission which are intended to make it easier for people to build tiny houses
City mulls Cross City Trail detour
On July 31, 2019, City Engineer Cindy Voigt and consultants with Toole Design held an open house to gather public input regarding the creation of a
Are mountain bike trails sustainable?
Much has been said about the great benefits that mountain biking brings to Duluth. In promoting the activity, however, boosters often fail to account for the
Video tour of new Quarry Park mountain bike trail
On August 4, 2019, I visited Quarry Park and shot some video of the new mountain bike trail, which climbs the east rim of the quarry
