Reprint It! Joel Sipress' thoughts on the recent Duluth mayoral election
"Can Roger reach the lofty goals he's set for himself? Probably not. So the folks who convinced themselves that everything is Emily's fault and all we need to do to fix it is elect a new mayor are likely to be disappointed." -- Joel Sipress
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Opinion: Duluth schools tout cuts, but a $15 million spending variance demands answers
If General Fund expenditures exceeded the final budget by approximately $15.27 million, voters deserve to know exactly where the difference occurred, why it occurred, who knew the district was exceeding its budget, when they knew it and what corrective action followed.
Opinion: Duluth schools need more than a successful referendum
Before Nov. 3, the district needs to bring the same clarity to its recovery plan: what went wrong, what has changed and how approximately $112.6 million in additional operating revenue over a decade would produce a sustainable budget.
Stella Maris cross country grows to 37 runners as Gilbertson brothers set the pace
DULUTH — Stella Maris Academy’s largest cross country team is giving coach Elizabeth Nygaard reasons to look forward to October. With 37 runners, a promising group of young varsity competitors and three seniors representing the program’s growth, the Sentinels are preparing for their first Polar League conference meet and
Grandma’s Marathon registration opens Oct. 1 after record sellouts
DULUTH — Registration for the 2027 Grandma’s Marathon weekend opens at 7 p.m. Central time Thursday, Oct. 1, with organizers urging runners to prepare for another fast sellout after record demand for the event’s 50th anniversary races. The Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon and William A. Irvin 5K each