“On time” was almost “too late” and “early” was also a little late when it came to the start of the food giveaway local unions ran last week.“I got there around 8 to help set up, and there were already…

With the state reeling from the health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 session of the Minnesota legislature is set to convene January 5 and adjourn by May 17.This comes on the heels of yet another special…

The tree is up in the Labor Temple and people can start picking up the tags for gifts right now. Please return unwrapped gifts to Renee Van Nett’s office as soon as possible, before Dec. 11. Questions? Contact her at…

Nov. 3 isn’t the day the election begins; it’s when the election is over. Visit mnvotes.org to get information on how to vote early, where your polling place is to vote on Election Day, and other important information. To help…

Joe Biden, former vice president and current Democratic candidate for president, made a fast, busy stop in Duluth last week, anchored by a trip to the Carpenters Training Institute and highlighted by quick stops in Canal Park and at the…

Postal Service employees say some of the actions Postmaster General Louis DeJoy have affected their work, and the moves are frustrating.“When the Postmaster General testified Friday that there were unintended consequences that slowed the mail, that’s true, I can attest…

It’s not always a highly visible issue, but the number of people experiencing homelessness in Duluth has been rising, and it’s likely about to get much higher.“It’s hard to get an accurate count, but those of us who are on…

If you haven’t gotten your primary ballot in, you can still drop it off at your county auditor’s office or vote in person before 8 p.m. Voters in Duluth have a rare DFL primary to get through, as incumbent state Sen.…

The Central Labor Body is expected to meet in person in the back lot of the Labor Temple on Thursday, July 9, at 7 p.m. Please bring your own chair. Masks are required at sign-in and strongly recommended throughout the…

A longtime Ironworker got a special honor at the ongoing Essentia project site recently. Gene “Smitty” Smith, who died at 82 last month, had been a member of Ironworkers 563 for 65 years. Ironworkers honored him by writing his name…