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Don Ness

A collection of 14 issues

Duluth's 2025 legislative priorites; Ness, Doty, Fanning on Lot D

"Lot D, while a difficult parcel to develop because of its location to the bay, seawall issues and contamination, is a prime site that can become a valuable asset and addition to the Canal Park/Bayfront District." -- Former Duluth Mayor Gary Doty

Republish It! Don Ness on retiree health care

"I'm proud to say, that problem has been solved. City retirees have the security knowing that the benefit will remain for the rest of their lives. Taxpayers will see a massive DECREASE in the costs of providing this benefit from this day forward." -- Former Duluth Mayor Don Ness

Quote Me, Howie: On the 'Wolves big series win against Denver

Fred Friedman – "Defeating the defending world champions on the road in game 7 is historic. Defense wins championships is more than just a slogan. The radical approach of playing with essentially two centers has worked before but rarely. The best examples were the San Antonio Spurs with Hall of

Quote Me, Howie: Don Ness, Gary Doty, Daniel Fanning on Lot D development

I invited legendary former Duluth mayors Don Ness and Gary Doty and Daniel Fanning of the Duluth Chamber to comment on the planned revitalization and redevelopment of Lot D located near Pier B in the Duluth Bayfront district. Their comments: Ness – “This sort of brownfield redevelopment requires patience and foresight.

Quote Me, Howie: On the Vikings' personnel/draft options

How should the Vikings approach the upcoming draft? Gary Doty, former Duluth mayor, businessman and Bulldogs and Duluth Central football great – "While Kirk Cousins isn’t the exciting type of quarterback that draws attention, his numbers before his injury placed him with the best in the league. Therefore, we

Quote Me, Howie: Roger Reinert

Quote Me, Howie: Roger Reinert on DECC finances, layoffs

"Duluth, and our region, need the DECC to succeed. It serves as a foundation for our hospitality industry, home to the DSSO Symphony and Bulldog Hockey, and an important civic gathering space." -- Duluth mayoral candidate Roger Reinert

Quote Me, Howie: On downtown housing

Ordean Foundation Executive Director Don Ness, among other community leaders, on converting the Ordean Building to workforce housing and retail – "I’m very enthusiastic about the progress being made to convert additional properties from commercial office space into housing. It addresses several concerns – housing shortage, commercial vacancy rates, and

Quote Me, Howie: Don Ness

Duluth Central Alumni Association chair Don Ness on a Trojans alumni gathering at the Depot last week: "What a beautiful event! I can’t tell you how meaningful it was to have over 200 Central Alumni across several generations gathering together to celebrate Duluth Central’s proud legacy. When

Duluth Central, Ocktoberfest, St. Louis County in the news

What promises to be the largest gathering of Duluth Central High School alumni in one location since the historic school closed will take place from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Duluth Depot. And everyone – even those who never were Central Trojans – is invited to the free reception.

Publish It! Don Ness on Duluth's previously unfunded retiree health care liability

"Sometimes people will ask me what I am most proud of during my time as mayor. There are certainly more exciting and visible accomplishments, but this is the one I care about most." -- Former Duluth mayor Don Ness, on the city's unfunded retiree health care obligation

Quote Me, Howie: Fred Friedman, Roger Reinert

Retired public defender and Minnesota Duluth associate professor Fred Friedman on the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd: "The videotaped murder of Mr. Floyd by an officer given training authority and witnessed but not stopped by three more junior officers changed Minneapolis forever. It verified the too often

Duluth Central High artifacts exhibit at Depot now open

“The history of Duluth Central High School is a big part of the history of the city, so this exhibit will appeal to everyone." -- Duluth Central Alumni Association chair Don Ness

Exhibit of rare Duluth Central High School artifacts opens Monday at the Duluth Depot

“The history of Duluth Central High School is a big part of the history of the city, so this exhibit will appeal to everyone.” -- Duluth Central Alumni Association chair Don Ness.