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Dayton Visits with Ely Officials

Governor meets with Ely city council to discuss his decision regarding a potential mine.

Nearly three weeks after delivering a huge blow to a proposed copper nickel mine near Ely, Governor Dayton met with the Ely city council at the IRRRB headquarters in Eveleth.

Vikre Releases Sugarbush Whiskey

Vikre Distillery to release lot two of their Sugarbush Whiskey.

Whiskey lovers, it’s time to raise your glass to a new batch of the only distilled and bottled whiskey in Duluth.Vikre Distillery will release lot two of their Sugarbush Whiskey on April 1st.

IRRRB Audit

A recent audit discovered the IRRRB has not been overseeing its loans and grants close enough.

The audit report found limited evidence many loans and grants from the IRRRB have met their objectives and even called the structure of the agency vulnerable to constitutional challenge.

Rep. Simonson: Taxpayers Will Pay If Central Is Sold To Edison

Edison Is Offering $14.2 Million For Central School

Rep. Erik Simonson spoke out Wednesday night about the possibility of the possible sale of old Central High School to Edison Charter Schools.  In an e-mail to Duluth School Dist. board members, he said taxypayers don’t understand that they will be paying long after the sale of the building through the per-pupil lease aid formula.   

Superior School Bond Referendum

The district hopes voters pass the 92.5 million dollar bond referendum April 5th.

The Superior Schol District is seeking 92.5 million dollars in a bond referendum. The district says the money is needed to repair buildings that are falling apart, create a new Cooper Elementary building and bring more security to the district’s schools.