Articles

Mayor Don Ness: The uncut Budgeteer interview

Duluth Mayor Don Ness spends an hour with the Budgeteer evaluating the past year's achievements and what's to come, with a few personal insights.

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Our View: It's all thumbs up this week

Thumbs up to volunteers, the recount and President Bush - for admitting he made a mistake

‘Potluck’ is perfect party philosophy for hard times

For Terri Middleton, potlucks happen at work. Other people picture a few friends gathered around the kitchen table — or picnic table, depending on the season — each with a dish to share.

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• Potluck Book

The state of outdoor ice skating in Duluth

Despite a budget cut that meant city staff would only maintain one ice rink, many organizations and individuals have stepped up to keep most of the city's outdoor rinks operating, although the warming shacks might not be open.

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• Brave Little Mites

Find outdoor skating here

A list of outdoor skating rinks in Duluth that are open this year.

From the editor: Seek truth, not simply news that's agreeable

It’s up to us to start becoming more discerning consumers of all media.

Winter weather pounds the Northland

Winter has definitely arrived in the Northland, even though it’s not officially here until Sunday.

• Dec. 14 Storm
• Lakewalk damage repaired and open to pedestrian traffic

Petunia has a new home

Petunia the pig has been adopted.

Dramatic fireball sighted by Twin Ports residents and others — more to come?

Several Northland residents said they saw a fireball shoot across the sky the evening of Nov. 26. Meteor showers expected this weekend.

From the editor: Make like a Boy Scout this weekend: be safe and be kind

Columns

Jana Peterson: Freedom to think

Budgeteer editor Jana Peterson responds to criticisms revolving around Ralph Doty's opinion column about school board candidates.

Live with the KDAL morning show hosts

Sitting across from KDAL morning show hosts Johnny Lee Walker and Pat Cadigan isn’t much different than listening to the unlikely pair on the radio.

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Want to be part of the Budgeteer?

When you’re not a Northlander born and bred, it’s helpful to have a guide. Several guides is even better.

Editor's Note: Ralph Doty will be back next week

From the Editor: I’ll take Duluth any day, winter OR summer

In its most recent issue — now on newsstands — Outside magazine named Duluth one of its 30 “Best Towns” for 2007 for folks who like to play outdoors.

Zoos and families go together

I have a lousy memory, but one that stands out from my childhood is a trip with my church to the St. Louis Zoo. I remember a train ride, deep-fried cheese on a stick and, of course, the animals.

From the editor: Winter weather makes Minnesota nice

Some people sneer when they use the term “Minnesota Nice.” Surviving a blizzard in the Northland will teach them that’s the wrong attitude. Take me, for example. H

A new face at the Budge

Hi. I’m Jana Peterson, the new editor of the Duluth Budgeteer News. I started Monday.