Video & Transcript Research : 'Duluth'
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Repealing César Chávez Day in Minnesota 3/23/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I use they/them pronouns and I represent Duluth, and I am grateful but furious to have to stand up here
- As such, Duluth Unitos stands together in reproach of this harm caused by César Chávez.
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Unitos advances, the members of Duluth Unitos advances, the members of Duluth - Unitos stands together >> As such, Duluth Unitos stands together in<00:04:51.080>
reproach<
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Proposed $3 million grant considered to study turning waste water heat into energy 4/14/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
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- Paul and Duluth in conjunction with federal grant opportunities identified enough recoverable thermal
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in <00:02:16.600>conjunction <00:02:17.120>with <00 - :02:17.280>
federal <00:02:17.560>grant Duluth in conjunction with federal grant Duluth - In Duluth, we recently released a federally funded study confirming the availability of the resource
- > recently In Duluth, we released recently In Duluth, we released recently completed<00:03:48.840
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Now take, for example, the city of Duluth, which is located in St. Louis County. St.
- Now, take for example the city of Duluth, which is located in St. Louis County. St.
- And then to your point, we heard testimony about a city not being allowed hunting in downtown Duluth.
- And then to your point, we heard testimony about a city not being allowed hunting in downtown Duluth.
- Not being allowed hunting in downtown Duluth.
Keywords:
water appropriation, aquifer management, potable water, water conservation, environmental policy, fishing regulation, angling, sustainability, biodiversity, game fish, Carley State Park, Minnesota state parks, state lands, park boundary expansion, Wabasha County, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, public lands, land acquisition, park addition
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- Paul and Duluth with me also.
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also. - Director of Duluth Seaway Port Authority.<00:35:36.440>
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Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 4/3/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- It was the pride of the North, and it was in Duluth.
- a booming, thriving steelworker community in Duluth.
- It was the pride of the North, and it was in Duluth.
- It was the pride of the North, and it was in Duluth.
- It was the pride of the North, and it was in Duluth.
Keywords:
unemployment benefits, iron ore mining, economic support, workforce development, Minnesota, unemployment insurance, deferred resignation, employment, worker rights, benefits eligibility, Ellsworth Independent School District, ISD 514, school construction, school renovation, sales tax exemption, use tax refund, construction materials, HVAC replacement, boiler replacement, window replacement
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- You look at the successful areas of the Twin Cities, of the state, Duluth, Rochester.
- I work on policy issues with Mayor Reiner here in Duluth, Minnesota.
- In Duluth, for example, our large employers like Essentia or Aspirus, St.
- In Duluth, for example, our large employers like Essentia or Aspirus, St.
- In Duluth, for example, our large employers like Essentia or Aspirus, St.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Apr 21st, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And Duluth Central High School while serving as a state legislator.
- I've had the opportunity to get to know her, whether it was at a judge's lunch with many folks from Duluth
- I first met former Representative Mary Murphy in the 90s when I moved to Duluth to take my first job
- As an educator in Duluth, she actually worked with my grandma.
- It was Olsen and me, just two kids from the West End in Duluth. She said, "Never mind any noise.
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- Um, lastly, Co-Minnesota is hosting the second annual statewide Minnesota Cooperative Summit in Duluth
- Hello, I'm Tony Bodelson, also from Positively Third Street, Duluth.
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Um Positively Third Street, Duluth. Um Positively Third Street, Duluth. - Uh, growing up in Duluth also, the community of Duluth, and, um, I first became aware of this sort of
- Uh, growing up in Duluth also, the community of Duluth, and, um, I first became aware of this sort of
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- Representative Kozlowski: Duluth, we haven't been able to do any new HRA housing vouchers, and that's
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to Lakes, from the Iron Range and Duluth to Lakes, from the Iron Range and - Duluth to Rochester,<00:59:26.760>
and <00:59:26.920>from <00:59:27.160>Rosemount Nursery Schools, a nonprofit in Duluth. Nursery Schools, a nonprofit in Duluth.- I'm currently the CEO with University Nursery Schools, a nonprofit in Duluth.
Keywords:
homeless prevention aid, homelessness, housing stability, rental assistance, family homelessness, unaccompanied youth, housing navigation, legal representation, family outreach, county aid, Tribal governments, local government aid, general fund appropriation, unspent funds, aid redistribution, sunset repeal, Minnesota property tax aid, services for persons experiencing homelessness, sales tax, use tax
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Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 2/17/25
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- House File 198 is the air traffic control tower for the Duluth International Airport.
- Mark Poco, Duluth Airport Authority, director of operations.
- Way back when I was a mayor of Ely, Cirrus was building a plant in Duluth.
- He said he has flown into Duluth Airport for the last 20 years and called it a delightful area.
- He said he has flown into Duluth Airport for the last 20 years and called it a delightful area.
Keywords:
HF198, shared time pupils, shared-time enrollment, nonpublic school, private school, public school, career and technical education, CTE, secondary credit, school funding, state aid, education finance, Minnesota Statutes 126C.01, compulsory attendance, school district, education policy, HF269, Spicer, Minnesota bonding bill, capital investment
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Transcript Highlights:
- So with me today I have Tom Werner from the Duluth International Airport.
- So with me today I have Tom Werner from the Duluth International Airport.
- My name is Tom Werner, Executive Director of the Duluth Airport Authority.
- He said this is a very good bill for Duluth, St.
- He said it's just very impressive, and if we can help Duluth, St.
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- The Duluth campus offers a comprehensive university experience with a strong focus on professional and
- The Duluth campus offers a comprehensive university experience with a strong focus on professional and
- The Duluth campus offers a comprehensive university experience with a strong focus on professional and
- The Duluth campus offers a comprehensive university experience with a strong focus on professional and
- The Duluth campus offers a comprehensive university experience with a strong focus on professional and
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Environment Committee Meeting - 2025-04-01
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Take, for example, the city of Duluth. Duluth is located in St.
- However, I can't go to downtown Duluth and hunt deer with a rifle or shotgun. Why?
- Because the city of Duluth has taken advantage of the current law and state statute to control the discharge
- There was testimony about a city not allowing hunting in downtown Duluth.
- I'm sure there are other reasons that you can't shoot deer in downtown Duluth other than the exemption
Keywords:
water appropriation, aquifer management, potable water, water conservation, environmental policy, fishing regulation, angling, sustainability, biodiversity, game fish, Carley State Park, Minnesota state parks, state lands, park boundary expansion, Wabasha County, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, public lands, land acquisition, park addition
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Transcript Highlights:
- We partner with multiple cities across the state, including Duluth and Rochester and, of course, St.
- He spoke specifically to Duluth and Rochester, saying Sherman Associates wants to continue investing
- You know, there's a lot of rock we have to cut through, like up in Duluth and in other areas, and can
- You know, there's a lot of rock we have to cut through, like up in Duluth and in other areas, and can
- Apply for state credits, and Sherman Associates has done that in Duluth properties.
Keywords:
data centers, tax exemption, Minnesota statutes, economic development, employment growth, income tax, tax brackets, tax adjustments, Minnesota, tax policy, underutilized buildings, adaptive reuse, building conversion, historic preservation, downtown revitalization, vacant property, vacancy reduction, refundable tax credit, income tax credit, grant in lieu of credit
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Expanding accessibility by encouraging autonomous vehicle adoption in MN | Senator John Jasinski Apr 10th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So I was at a tour of Cirrus Aircraft up in Duluth, and we started talking about these gentlemen who
- So I was at a tour of Cirrus Aircraft up in Duluth, and we started talking about these gentlemen who
- So I was at a tour of Cirrus Aircraft up in Duluth, and we started talking about these gentlemen who
- So I was at a tour of Cirrus Aircraft up in Duluth, and we started talking about these gentlemen who
- So I was at a tour of Cirrus Aircraft up in Duluth, and we started talking about these gentlemen who
Summary:
The discussion focused on Minnesota legislation for autonomous vehicles, with Sen. John Jasinski arguing the state should create a clear statewide regulatory framework that welcomes driverless ride-share services without imposing so many rules that companies avoid investing here. He said autonomous vehicles are already testing and mapping in the Twin Cities area, and that the main benefits would be improved accessibility and independence for people who cannot drive because of disabilities or medical conditions, as well as broader transportation options for work and travel.
Jasinski described his bill, Senate File 4010, as a public-safety framework that would rely on existing MnDOT and governor’s connected automated vehicle task force structures rather than creating a new, more restrictive process through DPS. He contrasted that approach with Sen. Dibble’s bill, which he said would be much more restrictive and could amount to "death by regulation." He also said he supports some guardrails, such as geomapping around downtown events, safe loading and unloading zones, and procedures for human takeover if a problem occurs, but wants to avoid a patchwork of city-by-city rules.
He said the legislature is considering several autonomous-vehicle bills this session and that the timing reflects years of study by the state task force. Jasinski also discussed his earlier bipartisan Senate File 75, which authorized MnDOT to research autonomous mower technology after he noticed traffic delays caused by ditch mowing along highways. He said that pilot is still in testing at an MDOT facility, but he sees potential for the technology to reduce traffic disruption, improve worker safety, and lower costs. No votes or formal committee actions were described in the interview.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate Press Conference 2/24/26
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, and now I'm just going to read quickly a statement from John Gouki, an electrician in Duluth, who
- Um, and now I'm just going to read quickly a statement from John Gouki, an electrician in Duluth, who
- Electric, an electrical contracting business specializing in solar batteries and backup power in Duluth
- Um, and now I'm just going to read quickly a statement from John Gouki, an electrician in Duluth, who
- Electric, an electrical contracting business specializing in solar batteries and backup power in Duluth
Summary:
The meeting was an announcement and support event for a Minnesota plug-in solar bill led by Rep. Larry Craft and Sen. Rob Coop. Craft described plug-in solar as a way to expand access to affordable solar for renters, people with shaded or unsuitable roofs, and others who cannot install traditional rooftop systems. He said the bill would define plug-in solar devices as up to 1,200 watts, allow storage, require certification to UL 3700 safety standards, and exempt these devices from utility interconnection agreements and submetering requirements.
Sen. Coop said he was excited to sign on after hearing from a constituent interested in deck solar and after learning Craft already had a bill. He framed the proposal as both an affordability measure and a way to democratize solar access, especially for lower-income households and apartment residents. Supporters including Bobby King of Solar United Neighbors and Patty O'Keefe of Vote Solar said interest in plug-in solar is statewide, the policy would lower barriers and energy bills, and the systems are simple, safe, and well-suited to small spaces like balconies, decks, patios, and yards.
John Gouki, an electrician from Duluth, submitted a statement supporting the bill on safety and resilience grounds, saying 1,200 watts is a safe limit for UL-listed plug-in solar and that the systems can provide backup power while reducing grid consumption. Craft and Coop also pointed to examples from other places, including Utah and Germany, as evidence that the technology is already spreading. The event ended with expressions of support and enthusiasm for moving the bill forward; no vote or formal committee action was taken in the transcript.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/7/25 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We have tremendous advantages in Minnesota from having a port in Duluth, from the renewable energy we
- We have tremendous advantages in Minnesota from having a port in Duluth, from the renewable energy we
- We have tremendous advantages in Minnesota from having a port in Duluth, from the renewable energy we
- We have tremendous advantages in Minnesota from having a port in Duluth, from the renewable energy we
- We have tremendous advantages in Minnesota from having a port in Duluth, from the renewable energy we
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House honors former Rep. Mary Murphy 4/21/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- She taught history and social studies at Duluth Central High School for more than 30 years from 1964
- I first met former Representative Mary Murphy in the 90s when I moved to Duluth to take my first job
- Liz Olson and me, you know, just two kids from the West End in Duluth, and she said, "Never mind any
- Liz Olson and me, you know, just two kids from the West End in Duluth, and she said, "Never mind any
- Liz Olson and me, you know, just two kids from the West End in Duluth, and she said, "Never mind any
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Transcript Highlights:
- This request is for hanger design money for our 148 Fighter Wing in Duluth, Minnesota.
- They were built when Duluth used to be an Air Force base.
- Duluth, the 148th, is a major employer in the Duluth area, and additionally there's a bunch of money
- that comes into Duluth economically as well.
- services that are used at the Duluth airport, as well as other smaller ancillary items that the wing
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and began with introductions from members and staff, who shared brief personal facts. Chair Franson then announced that the committee would hear the governor’s bonding request for state agencies, starting with the Department of Public Safety. Commissioner Bob Jacobson, BCA Superintendent Drew Evans, and State Patrol Colonel Christina Boich were introduced as the presenters.
The Department of Public Safety focused on three capital projects: a new Southern BCA regional office and laboratory, an expansion of the BCA regional office and laboratory in northern Minnesota, and a new Minnesota State Patrol headquarters funded with trunk highway cash. Evans said the BCA’s St. Paul headquarters is severely overcrowded and that demand has grown because of sexual assault kit testing, digital evidence work, drug evidence, and a sharp rise in cybercrime and child exploitation cases. He said the regional facilities would improve turnaround times, reduce travel for testimony and evidence drop-off, expand training access for local law enforcement, and allow the BCA to serve southern and northern Minnesota more efficiently.
Members questioned the high cost of the projects, including Representative Skraba’s concern about the per-square-foot cost. Evans responded that the facilities are expensive because they are specialized laboratories, not office buildings, and must include costly equipment, HVAC systems, redundant power, and other lab-specific features; he said retrofitting existing buildings would cost about the same as new construction. He also said the Southern Minnesota project had increased from about $48 million to $68.1 million due to final design changes, larger space needs, and rising construction costs. Representative Sexton asked about training availability, and Evans said the new facility would include a classroom for 40 to 60 students and could be used by other agencies at low or no cost. Representative Hansen asked about regional training centers, and Evans said the BCA uses them for specialized training but still needs this classroom-based regional space. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.