Howie Hanson’s Blog, Thursday, May 29
CITY OF DULUTH
The City of Duluth and the Duluth Economic Development Authority are finalists for a 2008 U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration “Excellence in Economic Development” Award.
The City and DEDA are nominated for an Excellence in Economic Adjustment Strategies award for the program that established an aeronautical manufacturing cluster in Duluth. The EDA sponsors “Excellence in Economic Development” awards each year.
“Excellence Awards finalists represent the best and brightest in 21st century economic development,” said U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Sandy K. Baruah. “These organizations are committed to building strategies for American regions to succeed in the global marketplace and create higher-skill, higher-wage jobs. President Bush, Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez and I appreciate the participation of the Duluth Economic Development Authority in our national awards program.”
“The growth of Cirrus Design Corporation, Northstar Aerospace, SCS Aircraft and many other companies is a real success story,” Duluth Mayor Don Ness said. “I’m very pleased that Duluth was nominated and am glad to see our efforts have received national recognition through reaching finalist status for an EDA award.”
Winners will be named Friday, with commemorative awards to be presented in the winning cities by senior Department of Commerce officials and members of the city’s congressional delegation.
GIVING BACK
The Duluth Central Class of 1977 has presented one-time, $1,000 Pursue Your Passion Scholarships to Duluth Central High School seniors Rebekah Lind, Lea’ola Fields and Theresa Lundberg.
MEDIA
Northland’s NewsCenter sports director Tom Hansen has won the prestigious Grandma’s Marathon 2008 Marsh Nelson Media Award. Nelson was a longtime television and radio sports broadcaster in Duluth.
CITY OF DULUTH
Duluth city councilors on Tuesday voted down a controversial sewer surcharge designed to solve the city’s lingering sewer overflow problem. Four councilors voted against a proposal brought by Mayor Don Ness to add a monthly surcharge to Duluth resident’s utility bills. Watch the video.
. City of Duluth Park Rangers will be keeping an eye on the 30 busiest parks and trails this summer by collecting trash, reporting vandalism and enforcing parking and unleashed dog violations.
SPORTS
The Duluth Huskies will open the 2008 season at 7 p.m. today in Green Bay. The Huskies’ home opener at Wade Stadium is Saturday at 7 p.m, against Thunder Bay. A fireworks display will follow the game.
BUSINESS
DuluthSolutions.com, an online town square which provides a forum for civil discussion and debate of any and all matters about life in Duluth, will cease operations soon, the website’s operator announced in an e-mail message to its 137 members today.
TODAY’S WEATHER
Expect increasing clouds producing some thunderstorms this evening. (7-9 p.m.). Duluth Hi: 68. Upper 60s through NW WI and the Iron Range. Winds: SE 5-15 g 20, increasing as low pressure system approaches.
Tonight: TStorms likely. Lows in the upper 40s and low 50s.
Tomorrow: Cloudy, Best chance for rain in the first half of the day. Duluth Hi: 60. Mid 60s expected inland. Winds: N 5-15
Isolated Thunderstorms are expected to pop up Saturday afternoon, but by Sunday, weather is looking partly sunny with temps nearing 70 again!
– Compiled by Northland’s NewsCenter Morning Meteorologist Shannon Murphy