Legacy grant opens way for city, county land deals
On Oct. 7, 2019, the state Outdoor Heritage Council (OHC) approved a $2.97 million grant to the nonprofit Minnesota Land Trust, for the purpose of acquiring privately-owned forestland in...
Planning Commission recommends rezoning of Launch apartment parcel
On Oct. 8, 2019, the 98-unit Launch apartment building project, proposed to be built at South Street and 22nd Avenue East, reappeared on the Planning Commission’s agenda. The Planning...
City continues work on St. Louis River Natural Area management plan
The Duluth Natural Areas
Program (DNAP) was created in 2002 by the Duluth City Council, in response to
revelations that many of the city’s most valued parks and open spaces did...
City nears finalization of Hartley Natural Area management plan
In 2018, the Duluth City Council nominated Hartley Park for
inclusion in the Duluth Natural Areas Program (DNAP). The DNAP seeks to protect
areas of special ecological significance within the city...
Commissioner Nelson pushes for greater representation on ARC board
In 1973, the Minnesota state Legislature undertook criminal
justice reform by passing the Community Corrections Act (CCA). The CCA’s
reforms were based on the premise that criminal rehabilitation was more
effective, and...
City-owned zoo prohibits public from attending board meetings
Prior to 2009, the Lake Superior Zoo was run by the city of Duluth. In 2009, the city hired the Arrowhead Zoological Society to run the zoo on the...
