not eudora

Fri. Aug. 16th, 2013

First Lady of Duluth

not eudora

Thu. Aug. 29th, 2013

The Devil’s Friend

An Alternative View of School Board Machinations

Thu. Feb. 13th, 2014

When I first moved to Duluth, 22 years ago, I gasped when I saw Old Central. “This used to be the high school?” I remember asking someone. Within a week or so, I was already inside the building, snooping around.

Objibwe immersion classes approved

Thu. Mar. 6th, 2014

Then the whole group got up, pivoted like a flock of birds towards the exit, and flew the coop, returning the boardroom to its normal state of near-vacancy.

“Obviously in Duluth we’ve got some catching up to do.”

Thu. Mar. 27th, 2014

“I was a teacher,” the Chair continued. “Boy! You give me an extra three or four minutes in this or that class, I’m happy!”

Threads of Red

Thu. May. 1st, 2014

The lists are lengthy and include practically everything under the sun. A partial sampling: overtime and insurance, tool rental and purchase, safety inspections, hoists and cranes and operation of such, trash removal, pavement repairs, glass cleaning

Special Report -The Teachers’ Contract

Thu. May. 15th, 2014

“This is the largest contract we’re going to be voting on for the next four years. I think it’s absolutely imperative that we have the public see what we’re doing here. - Art Johnston

Issues of Fairness

Thu. May. 29th, 2014

She began by thanking the Board for reinstating Spanish 5 at Denfeld, then cautioned, “The problem isn’t solved yet.”

Dysfunctional and Mean-Spirited...

Thu. Jun. 12th, 2014  |  Robert Boone

“During our April DPA principal’s meeting Bill Gronseth asked Cheryl Lien did she find anyone to run against Art Johnston. He was very adamant about having you removed from your board seat. Cheryl stated that she had a person named Dave to run agains

No More Tip Toeing: Board Missteps

Thu. Jun. 26th, 2014

“…we talk about inclusion, and then exclude the minority.” ~ Brad Clifford, Member Seventh Senate District DFL Board