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Duluth Council Approves DEDA Reserve for Kozy Fix-Up, Funding Request for Lasting Warming/Hygiene Facility

A resolution calling for part of Duluth's CARES Act money for the multi-year warming center/hygiene facility, and one for DEDA's money in case a court orders action on the Kozy.

November 9, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- On Monday the Duluth City Council unanimously passed two resolutions involving federal funding for a multi-year warming shelter and hygiene facility, and DEDA funding in case a court asks the city to work on the run-down Kozy Bar and Apartments Building. All councilors approved a resolution from Councilors Roz Randorf and Vice President Renee Van Nett calling for…

Unsafe Structure of Kozy Prolongs Investigation into Cause of Latest Fire, Chief Says

Chief Krizaj said a natural spark like lightning isn't suspected, and no electricity or people were found inside.

November 2, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth’s Fire Chief spoke out Monday involving Sunday’s fire, once again at the condemned former Kozy building in Downtown Duluth — with the cause still under investigation. According to the Chief, the fire broke out around 9:50 Sunday morning, on the second floor above the bar. The flames were put out around three in the afternoon. “We got…

Council Approves Demolition of Kozy; Former Owner Still Determined to Stop Wrecking Ball

Former owner Eric Ringsred didn't come up with the $50,000 bond court required to keep building up.

February 10, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The City of Duluth is the closest its ever been to tearing down the condemned Kozy building on East First Street. DEDA owns the building, and the Council voted to approve DEDA’s decision to demolish the building that’s sat vacant for nearly a decade. The council voted unanimously, 8-0 with Councilor Russ absent, to demolish the structure. But…

Judge: Former Kozy Building at ‘the end of the line’

Historic Building gets green light from court to be demolished.

October 7, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- A Saint Louis County judge has ruled the condemned Kozy building on East First Street in downtown Duluth should be torn down. The building has been in the middle of court battles for three years, with the City of Duluth wanting to tear it down and open the property to developers. “You can see the trees growing out…

Eight Years, Three Lawsuits Later, Kozy Bar Building to Come Down

Pastoret and Roberson Buildings Voted to Be Demolished by City

September 26, 2018

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Eight years since the Kozy Bar and Apartments went up in flames. Eight years being condemned and falling apart. And on Wednesday night, in a unanimous vote the Duluth Economic Development Authority gave the official authorization to demolish the Pastoret and Roberson buildings, which housed the Kozy Bar. They say, any ship to save the property has sailed….

Historic Pastoret Terrace Building Could Be Demolished

The DEDA Board of Directors approved an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for the public input process.

June 28, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – The historic Pastoret Terrace Building and former home to the Kozy Bar and Apartments in downtown Duluth may soon be demolished. For more than two years the Duluth Economic Development Authority (DEDA) has owned the deteriorating building and it was marketed to developers for redevelopment. But time is almost running out. DEDA Board of Directors have voted to allow a public input…

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Duluth Council Approves DEDA Reserve for Kozy Fix-Up, Funding Request for Lasting Warming/Hygiene Facility

A resolution calling for part of Duluth's CARES Act money for the multi-year warming center/hygiene facility, and one for DEDA's money in case a court orders action on the Kozy.

Unsafe Structure of Kozy Prolongs Investigation into Cause of Latest Fire, Chief Says

Chief Krizaj said a natural spark like lightning isn't suspected, and no electricity or people were found inside.

Council Approves Demolition of Kozy; Former Owner Still Determined to Stop Wrecking Ball

Former owner Eric Ringsred didn't come up with the $50,000 bond court required to keep building up.

Judge: Former Kozy Building at ‘the end of the line’

Historic Building gets green light from court to be demolished.

Eight Years, Three Lawsuits Later, Kozy Bar Building to Come Down

Pastoret and Roberson Buildings Voted to Be Demolished by City

Historic Pastoret Terrace Building Could Be Demolished

The DEDA Board of Directors approved an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for the public input process.

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A resolution calling for part of Duluth's CARES Act money for the multi-year warming center/hygiene facility, and one for DEDA's money in case a court orders action on the Kozy.

Chief Krizaj said a natural spark like lightning isn't suspected, and no electricity or people were found inside.

Former owner Eric Ringsred didn't come up with the $50,000 bond court required to keep building up.

Historic Building gets green light from court to be demolished.

Pastoret and Roberson Buildings Voted to Be Demolished by City

The DEDA Board of Directors approved an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for the public input process.

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