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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
Kozy settlement may cost Duluth $2.13 million
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.
Jan 21
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By  Peter Passi
File: Overhead of George Floyd protest through Duluth
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Local
Police reforms slow to materialize in Duluth
Some advocates have been disappointed by the pace of efforts to address racial disparities in local law enforcement.
Jan 19
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By  Peter Passi
The exterior of a single-story hospital with signs reading "hospital entrance" and "emergency."
Health
Ely hospital dodges financial threat with federal redesignation
Supporters helped the Ely health care facility regain its "critical access hospital" status, ensuring continued federal financial assistance.
Jan 15
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By  Peter Passi
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Local
Duluth to name new human rights, equity officer
Marsha Lue has been selected to fill the city's long-vacant advocacy position.
Jan 15
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By  Peter Passi
speaker at podium
Local
Duluth mayor says housing could bring brighter future for downtown
Roger Reinert also called for more civility to encourage worthy candidates to seek local offices.
Jan 14
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By  Peter Passi
Aerial view of a single-story hospital building
Health
'Urban' designation could cost Ely hospital critical federal funding
Congressman Pete Stauber is urging federal officials to continue the facility's designation as a critical access hospital.
Jan 14
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By  Peter Passi
A woman sitting in a chair speaks to a man sitting in a chair to her right while at an indoor event.
Local
Duluth mayor, girlfriend express relief after investigation's release
Despite public concerns, an independent investigator reported finding no indications of misconduct on the part of Mayor Roger Reinert and his former campaign manager-turned-significant other.
Jan 14
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By  Peter Passi
Terese Tomanek
Local
Duluth City Council elects Tomanek president
Terese Tomanek will succeed Roz Randorf as the next leader.
Jan 14
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By  Peter Passi
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Local
Study shows ATVs rev up Northland's economy
An economic impact study suggests that all-terrain vehicles contribute more than $36 million to three counties in Northeastern Minnesota.
Jan 8
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By  Peter Passi
Annie Harala.
Local
St. Louis County Board elects first woman to chair in 2 decades
Commissioners voted Annie Harala into the board's top leadership position and selected Mike Jugovich as vice chair.
Jan 7
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By  Peter Passi
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