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From the editorial: "Rather than trying to tell anyone how to vote, ... endorsements ... help inform voters, inspire their careful consideration, and prompt community conversations and debates."

From the editorial: "Nephew’s expertise in housing and Forsman’s in economic development can inspire optimism for overtaxed Duluth property owners."

From the column: "We must reprioritize infrastructure in the city budget and expand our tax base through housing and business development."

Four candidates for two open At Large seats on the Duluth City Council will advance from the primary election on Aug. 8 to Election Day on Nov. 7

From the column: "We need to make Duluth a place where homebuilders are eager to build. We should streamline, simplify, and improve our permitting."

Sixteen candidates are vying for seats across the city.

Real estate agent, Lynne Marie Nephew announced Monday she will run for a 2023 Duluth City Council At Large seat.

Lynn Marie Nephew is the fourth candidate in the race for an at large seat on the council so far. At large incumbents Arik Forsman and Noah Hobbs do not plan to seek reelection.