Peter Passi

DULUTH — The sale of Minnesota Power to private equity investors remains on track, despite a recent challenge. On Thursday, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission denied a petition asking it to reconsider the terms of a sale it approved Dec. 10, 2025. ... See more

DULUTH — City councilors generally seem to agree that steps should be taken to stabilize housing for local tenants whose lives have been upended by recent federal immigration enforcement efforts. But they differ over what should be done. ADVERTISEMENT Cou... See more

DULUTH — The city’s pervasive coin-operated, single-stall parking meters soon will go the way of the dinosaurs. In all, about 1,500 meters will be removed, although local fees for parking won’t disappear with the machines. Rather, Duluth will offer motori... See more

DULUTH — Residents who asked local officials to counter the impact of intensified federal immigration enforcement actions likely walked away from Monday evening’s City Council meeting with mixed feelings. While councilors unanimously passed a resolution t... See more

DULUTH — City councilors aim to bring forward a few proposals Monday that could help allay some public concerns about how city staff interact with immigration enforcement officials in the community. The issue has taken center stage as U.S. Immigration a... See more