Bygones: Duluth invoked eminent domain in 2004 hospital expansion
A look back at local news from years past.
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A look back at local news from years past.
From the column: "The kids attended Irving and learned to get along with everyone, regardless of ethnic background. Everyone knew everybody from blocks around."
Bygones is researched and written by David Ouse, retired reference librarian from the Duluth Public Library. He can be contacted at djouse49@gmail.com.
From the Aug. 13, 1947 Telegram: "A cow owned by Fred Koenig, Station B, Route 1, was killed by lightning as it stood under three pine trees seeking refuge from the storm."
From the July 30, 1987 Telegram: "A bronzed plaque mounted on one of the old Arrowhead Bridge footings and featuring the likeness of the late Americo “Mertz” Mortorelli will be unveiled Friday as part of the festivities being held to pay tribute to a legendary sports pioneer and dedicated community ambassador."