Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Duluth News Tribune


Superior man sentenced for kicking girlfriend

A Superior man who stomped on his pregnant girlfriend’s stomach will spend six months in jail.
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Single moms in St. Louis County are state’s poorest

Single mothers in St. Louis County make less money than single mothers in any other Minnesota county with more than 60,000 people, according to a study conducted by the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota.

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Retirees file restraining order against City of Duluth

The fight over free health-care benefits for Duluth city retirees has gone to court.

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A boat approaches Cable Bay on Lake Vermilion in this 2007 file photo. The state plans to spend up to $20 million to purchase land for a state park along the lake. [2007 FILE/NEWS TRIBUNE]

Minnesota to pay double to local governments on Lake Vermilion state park land

A proposed state park on Lake Vermilion got last-minute approval from the 2008 Minnesota Legislature thanks to a deal that will see local governments receive double the usual payments from the state.

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New law sets limit on Minnesota's rising property taxes

A measure that will tamp down the growth of property taxes in Minnesota for the next few years probably sounds like sweet music to homeowners who have seen their tax bills increase steadily in recent years.
Patrick Gallagher brought back this flag which he had flown over the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Afghanistan on September 11, 2007. He gave it to Kraus-Anderson Construction Company, where he works. (Bob King / News Tribune)

Superior man talks about his Army engineering work in Afghanistan

As chief of construction for the Afghanistan Engineer District, Lt. Col. Patrick Gallagher provided support and leadership to more than 33 field offices, managing hundreds of projects that are worth more than $2.4 billion.

Expert says Two Harbors man drew map for burglary

Bayfield High School student Forrest Howk researched old records for information determining the length of ice cover between Bayfield and Madeline Island. He discovered, if the current trend holds, that there will be no heavy ice cover in about 30 years. [FILE/NEWS TRIBUNE]

Lake Superior project nets Bayfield senior science fair honors

Bayfield High School senior Forrest Howk took home a third-place finish from among 1,500 participants at the International Science Fair in Atlanta last week.

Family of soldier speaks to Duluth man sentenced for his death

The mother and a sister of murdered Iraq war soldier Adam Sheda challenged Luis Mark Hogan on Monday to honor the man he killed by doing something positive with his life after he is released from prison.
Esko senior center fielder Megan Johnson throws the ball towards the infield during practice Monday afternoon in Esko. The Eskomos, the defending Section 7AA champions, are looking to defend their title in a tough playoff field. [AMANDA ODESKI/NEWS TRIBUNE]

Section 7AA has a tough field for playoffs

The Section 7AA high school softball tournament has the rare distinction of having two teams trying to defend their title.
De La Garza [FILE/NEWS TRIBUNE]

Judge considers allowing more testimony in sexual assault case against Duluth doctor

Testimony accusing a Duluth doctor of sexually touching seven female patients wrapped up Monday in Douglas County Court.

What's in a nickname?

Dads often give clever nicknames to their children. We'd like to hear the story behind your nickname for a Father's Day story. Call Linda Hanson by May 29 at 720-4120 or email her at lhanson@duluthnews.com.


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