By Brandon Stahl, Duluth News-Tribune, Minn. Aug. 7--Duluth Mayor Don Ness' administration is proposing an ordinance that would cut the "sprinkling allowance," which would save the city money while promoting water conservation.

By Brandon Stahl, Duluth News-Tribune, Minn. May 20--The fight over free health-care benefits for Duluth city retirees has gone to court.

By Brandon Stahl, Duluth News-Tribune, Minn. Feb.

By Brandon Stahl, Duluth News-Tribune, Minn. Dec. 27--About 1,100 retired city of Duluth employees will begin getting letters next week telling them the free health care they've enjoyed will be ending.

By Brandon Stahl, Duluth News-Tribune, Minn. Dec. 14--After 18 long months that included controversy, protests, negative campaign ads and threats of a strike, the city and its largest union finally ratified a contract Thursday night.