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Minnesota rail authority seeks short-line operator for steel mill spur (11/9/2006)
The Itasca County Regional Rail Authority (ICRRA) is seeking a short line to operate a spur the agency will build for a proposed steel mill near Nashwauk, Minn., according to the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association. ICRRA plans to construct a nine-mile spur and 10 miles of yard...
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Hibbing Board explores options to fund high school roof repair
HIBBING—There are portions of the Hibbing High School roof that are leaking and are in critical need of repair, and the school board is considering options to fund the repairs. Through a 2025 Legislative change a levy option is now allowable for schools to access funds through the levy process to complete roof projects over $100,000 per site, District Business Manager Lance Takkunen explained. The School Board took up the matter as a discussion item this past week, and is anticipated to discuss the costs and levy impact for taxpayers at its next two meetings, according to Takkunen. “Our historical approach has been to do section by section roof repairs and use our LTFM (long-term facility maintenance) capital funds to fund those projects,” Superintendent Carrie McDonald explained during a discussion on the matter at the school board meeting Wednesday. “Our current challenge that we face is that the high cost is consuming a substantial amount of our capital and leaving fewer dollars for other facility needs each year.” Going from a proactive to reactive approach for roof repair An option is to do “a strategic shift” where the district would evaluate a new bonding authority to try to solve its
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WisDOT prepares two Superior streets for high traffic when Blatnik Bridge closes
SUPERIOR, Wis. (KQDS-TV) - The approaching Blatnik Bridge closure in 2027 and the years-long rebuild to follow has the Wisconsin Department of Transportation upgrading existing infrastructure that'll be taking on more traffic. We're talking about Winter Street and Susquehanna Avenue. WisDOT said crews are resurfacing a portion of those roads.
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10 Famous People Born in Duluth, Minnesota
Duluth’s famous exports extend well beyond its busy Lake Superior harbor. The Minnesota city is the birthplace of influential musicians, television personalities, and voices heard by millions. Some grew up locally, while others moved away as children. This countdown ranks 10 famous people born in Duluth by public recognition, career reach, and lasting influence.
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Downtown Duluth takes small steps toward a bigger test
Downtown Duluth has hired someone to help move its revitalization plan forward, organized working groups and reported new storefront openings. Those are legitimate beginnings for a district trying to regain its footing. The harder question, a year after the Imagine Downtown plan was unveiled, is when those beginnings will produce improvements people can consistently see on their way to work, into a business or along a downtown sidewalk.
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F-35 Modernization and the Future of the 148th Fighter Wing
On this week’s episode of Minnesota Military Radio, we meet leaders from the Minnesota National Guard and Minnesota Air National Guard to explore the 148th Fighter Wing’s mission and the case for F-35 modernization in Duluth. The conversation covers the wing’s current F-16 operations, the Air Force selection process, preparations for a potential transition, and the essential role of community support in shaping the wing’s future.
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Duluth Housing Strategies Conference discusses future plans and projects
DULUTH, Minn. (KQDS-TV)--Local housing was the topic on Friday at the DECC as people gathered to learn about the future of the industry. The Duluth Housing Strategies Conference welcomed developers, builders, and housing leaders. The discussion centered around local and federal changes following the recent midterm election. This includes new...