Peter Passi

Terese Tomanek will succeed Roz Randorf as the next leader. DULUTH — City councilors unanimously elected Terese Tomanek to their top leadership spot Monday.

Congressman Pete Stauber is urging federal officials to continue the facility's designation as a critical access hospital.

Roger Reinert also called for more civility to encourage worthy candidates to seek local offices.

Marsha Lue has been selected to fill the city's long-vacant advocacy position. DULUTH — Marsha Lue has been selected to serve as Duluth's next human rights and equity officer (HREO).

Supporters helped the Ely health care facility regain its "critical access hospital" status, ensuring continued federal financial assistance.

Some advocates have been disappointed by the pace of efforts to address racial disparities in local law enforcement.

The Duluth Economic Development Authority soon will be asked to approve a settlement agreement, resolving a long-running dispute over the future of the fire-damaged property.

The funds will will be used to clean up the site, as Sofidel plans to sink at least $87 million into its Duluth operation.

A binding agreement should provide city officials with a green light to proceed with demolition of the fire-damaged property.

Matthew Staehling would earn top dollar under the terms of a proposed contract. DULUTH — The Zenith City will likely will need to dig a little deeper into its pockets to hire its next city administrator.