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Bygones: Superior mayor shunned 'warm fuzzies' 20 years ago

A look back at local news from years past.

Dave Ross
Superior Mayor Dave Ross listens while participating in a radio interview for the 98.9 KTCO morning show in March 2005.
Clint Austin / File / Duluth Media Group

News-Tribune, Jan. 24, 1925

Cecil B. DeMille's much-discussed dramatic spectacle "The Ten Commandments" concludes its engagement at Duluth's Orpheum Theater tonight. As the picture will not be shown elsewhere in this city for the present season, it is the last chance to see the Paramount production.

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News-Tribune, Jan. 24, 1955

A three-day strike at International Refineries Inc. in Wrenshall ended when workers voted to accept a company offer. Included in the contract are a 4-cent hourly raise, wage inequity adjustments and a sick leave clause.

News-Tribune & Herald, Jan. 24, 1985

Local justice professionals are warning against a proposal by the Minnesota governor's task force to overhaul the state's juvenile code. They said the proposal is too vague, would put dangerous offenders on the street, expose children to public ridicule, take authority away from parents and prevent those in the system from tailoring treatment to youths.

News Tribune, Jan. 24, 2005

Superior Mayor Dave Ross said that at this year's State of the City address, he is going to avoid temptations like announcing gimmicky new initiatives or grand schemes that would give people the "warm fuzzies."

Barrett Chase has been web editor for the News Tribune since 2015. You can email him at bchase@duluthnews.com or call him at 218-723-5310.
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