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Peter Passi

City and county reporter

Peter Passi covers city and county government for the Duluth News Tribune. He joined the paper in April 2000, initially as a business reporter but has worked a number of beats through the years. Passi is a graduate of the Blake Schools and Carleton College, class of 1989. He has worked for a number newspapers, including the Mankato Free Press, the Faribault Daily News, the Marshall Independent and the Spencer, Iowa, Daily Reporter. In his spare time, Passi enjoys gardening, canoeing, cross-country skiing, cooking and biking.

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Local
St. Louis County Historical Society hires new executive director
A demonstrated history buff and well-versed in telling regional stories, Wayne Gannaway, a former director in Olmsted County, has been tapped to lead the organization.
8h ago
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By  Peter Passi
A ship docked and unloading salt onto shore.
Local
Tariffs could affect Great Lakes shipping
Uncertainties continue to swirl as the planned trade sanctions have been postponed for 30 days to allow more time for negotiations.
1d ago
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By  Peter Passi
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Local
Federal aid for 'green iron' research on Range grows uncertain
The U of M's Natural Resources Research Institute still hopes a $1.3 million grant will help it study the feasibility of using hydrogen to replace fossil fuels in iron ore processing.
6d ago
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By  Peter Passi
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Local
Duluth council approves new city administrator
Matt Staehling will leave his post in St. Cloud to replace David Montgomery, who aims to retire for his third time.
Jan 28
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By  Peter Passi
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Local
Duluth City Council approves $2.13 million Kozy settlement
The passage of a resolution Monday could resolve a long-lived legal battle over the future of a fire-damaged historic building.
Jan 28
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By  Peter Passi
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Local
Once-controversial housing development advances in Duluth
Woodland residents' concerns prompted a developer to downscale and reconfigure plans near the headwaters of a local trout stream.
Jan 27
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By  Peter Passi
A car driving by in front of the site of a building under construction.
Local
Duluth grants developer more time to finish apartment building
After repeated delays, the 45-unit building on the former Seaway Hotel site must be ready for occupancy by Oct. 31.
Jan 27
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By  Peter Passi
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Local
Duluth scales up pay for new city administrator
Matthew Staehling would earn top dollar under the terms of a proposed contract.
Jan 22
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By  Peter Passi
FILE: Kozy roof
Local
Pending settlement would enable Duluth to take down Kozy
A binding agreement should provide city officials with a green light to proceed with demolition of the fire-damaged property.
Jan 22
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By  Peter Passi
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Business
State offers $2.4M in aid for Duluth paper mill expansion
The funds will will be used to clean up the site, as Sofidel plans to sink at least $87 million into its Duluth operation.
Jan 22
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By  Peter Passi
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