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I have always felt that a job was worth devoting time and energy to if it (a) made me money; or (b) gave me immense personal satisfaction....
County commissioners, employees allegedly self-screen for COVID
On Oct. 6, 2020, after an eight-month absence from St. Louis County Board meetings, I donned a facemask and headed down to the Government Services Center (GSC) to attend...
Better Futures Minnesota and St. Louis County offer house parts for sale
The public will have an opportunity to view and purchase the dismantled remains of three houses this weekend. The sale, held by the nonprofit group Better Futures Minnesota in...
City proposes using capital money to fund Spirit Mountain operations
On Sept. 28, 2020, the Duluth City Council will consider Resolution 732, which would help Spirit Mountain reopen for the winter by essentially cutting them a check for $300,000....
Electric bus pilot project reveals problems
In 2015, the Duluth Transit Authority (DTA) was awarded a $6.3 million federal grant to buy electric buses for a pilot project intended to determine how well electric buses...
City Council to approve $74,000 consultant for Spirit Mountain
On Sept. 14, 2020, at their regular meeting, the Duluth City Council will pass Resolution 683, approving a $74,000 contract with SE Group to help the Spirit Mountain Task...
