Duluth Central High News Today

A proposed tax-increment financing package will now go to the City Council for consideration.

According to these back-to-back articles, that’s 1,800 new housing units for Duluth.

Barring successful objections, the document could soon receive final approval, enabling work to begin on the former Duluth Central High School site.

Public comment on the draft document will be accepted until March 21.

Dennis Hedin, age 79, passed away from natural causes on February 17, 2024 at St Lukes Hospital in Duluth.

Critics have suggested affordable units should be a required part of any housing project slated to receive public subsidies.

The first phase of the ambitious project is likely to require $40 million in tax-increment financing assistance.

There's a New Housing Proposal to build 1,300 housing units at the site where Duluth Central High School once stood, called Incline Village.

Paulette C. Franckowiak, 77 of Duluth died Monday, Dec. 4th in her home with her family by her side. She was born Oct. 16, 1946 in Duluth to William and Lois Jakubek and she graduated from Duluth Central High School. Paulette met Ted Franckowiak and they were married on April 6, 1968. She worked for many years as a Hair Stylist, but she loved her job as a mother and grandmother more than anything. Paulette as an active member in St. Joseph’s Church in Gnesen, serving on its funeral lunch commi...

Charles Anthony Perushek, of Lakewood Township Duluth MN was born January 17, 1942. He was a graduate of Duluth Central High School. Chuck was an employee of Fitger’s Brewery, Diamond Tool, and Moline Machinery. He is survived by his brother Ludwig and sister Mary Ann, both of Duluth, and several nieces and nephews. Chuck was a kind hearted, humble, sweet man. He will be remembered for his unique humor and anecdotes. Memorial service at Dougherty Funeral Home on Friday Oct 13 at 11:00AM.