Video & Transcript Research : 'Duluth Promise'
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MN
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- In addition to our Twin Cities medical school, we have a branch of our campus in Duluth, which was founded
- In Duluth, which was founded in 1972, we opened a Centricare regional campus in St.
- And our new agreements prepare us to deliver on that promise.
- . promise. promise.
- projections around the Northstar promise projections around the Northstar promise and<00:59:27.839
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Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Senate Floor Session - Part 1 - 05/18/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/26
Children and Families Finance and Policy
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- And solutions and promising practices.
- the Minnesota Promise Report. the Minnesota Promise Report.
- I urge you to meet our state's promise I urge you to meet our state's promise to<00:24:28.800>
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and Bethany Crisis Center in Duluth and Bethany Crisis Center in Duluth and- we as a state have promised fosters. we as a state have promised fosters.
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Keywords:
public authorities, dissolution cases, court system, child protection, legal notice, foster care, child welfare, enrollment priority, education programs, child care assistance, foster youth, extended foster care, bill of rights, out-of-home placement, Minnesota Statutes chapter 260C, social services agency, caseworker, permanency team, sibling visitation, relative contact
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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- Promises made, promises kept. In conclusion, God bless our troops.
- Promises made, promises kept. In conclusion, God bless our troops.
- Remember that promise?
- the IVF coverage the president promised. the IVF coverage the president promised.
- We ran on these promises. We delivered on these promises. And, Mr.
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Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Press Conference 4/2/25
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- now to secure stability for the workers that have been laid off, but two provisions that give the promise
- The promise and hope of a better future and jobs for generations to come.
- The ports of Duluth, any legislator should support this because if the taconite pellets stop flowing
- to Duluth, the Duluth port shuts down. specific it's legal for them to do it specific it's legal for
Summary:
House File 3030, the Minnesota Miners Relief Act, was presented as a response to layoffs at Cleveland-Cliffs facilities in Minorca and Hibbing, where more than 600 workers were expected to be affected. Supporters said the bill combines an extension of unemployment benefits for laid-off miners with two policy provisions: a site-specific standard intended to address long-running MPCA permitting and rulemaking issues, and standards for the safe storage of reactive mine waste. Speakers argued the package would provide immediate relief while also creating more certainty for future mining jobs and critical minerals development on the Iron Range.
The event featured remarks from Representatives Spencer Igo and Cal Warwas, St. Louis County Commissioner Mike Jugovich, Senator Rob Farnsworth, and union and mine representatives, all of whom emphasized the personal and community impact of the layoffs. They described the potential ripple effects on suppliers, local businesses, young workers, and public revenues, and said the bill was about livelihoods rather than politics. Several speakers stressed that the policy provisions were meant to provide clearer, safer standards rather than weaken environmental protections, and they urged bipartisan cooperation to preserve mining jobs and support the region’s long-term future.
In response to questions, Igo said the bill had strong bipartisan support for the UI extension and that the policy provisions should not threaten its chances. He said the UI portion was about three pages of the six-page bill and estimated the cost to the UI trust fund at between $1 million and $12 million. He also said the other provisions would require only modest statutory changes. The bill had been heard in the labor committee and was laid over for possible inclusion or further action.
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Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Minnesota House passes HF3023, a bill to extend unemployment insurance for Iron Range miners 5/19/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
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- We just built two mega, two huge hospitals in Duluth with spouses that live all over the region.
- We just built two mega, two huge hospitals in Duluth with spouses that live all over the region.
- We just built two mega, two huge hospitals in Duluth with spouses that live all over the region.
- And not rollbacks, just some clarifications to try and give that promise of a future.
- promise of a future. promise of a future.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25
Public Safety Finance and Policy
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- This will result in zero dollars for promised programs in fiscal year 2026.
- This will result in zero dollars for promised programs in fiscal year 2026.
- This will result in zero dollars for promised programs in fiscal year 2026.
- This will result in zero dollars for promised programs in fiscal year 2026.
- This will result in zero dollars for promised programs in fiscal year 2026.
Keywords:
public safety, law enforcement, mental health, domestic violence, appropriations, criminal justice, Minnesota corrections, victim services, task force, personal safety, Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit, criminal sexual conduct, sexual assault, peace officers, law enforcement oversight, Minnesota National Guard, U.S. armed forces, military installation, armory, air base
MN
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- This bill seeks to rectify a longstanding funding shortfall for special education services in Duluth
- Here to tell us more is John Magus, superintendent of Duluth Public Schools, and school board member
- My name is John Magus, and I'm superintendent of Duluth Public Schools.
- Before I begin on this bill, we also have a bill, 1618, which is on the Duluth Promise, which is career
- which is uh is on the duth promise which is uh career<00:27:13.000>
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- We are just north of Duluth. We actually share a border with Duluth.
- We actually share a border with Duluth. We actually share a border with Duluth. Duluth. Duluth.
- local project, it is a project that will have regional impact from our local cities of Rice Lake, Duluth
- I won't contend with the chairs, Alexandria, I promise. Easy to get to, right?
- Representative Perryman continued: I won't contend with the chairs, Alexandria, I promise.
Bills:
HF4710, HF4055, HF3848, HF3989, HF4599, HF3767, HF3592, HF3575, HF3574, HF3543, HF4606, HF4489, HF3891, HF3438, HF3811, HF3400
Keywords:
capital investment, water infrastructure, sewer systems, public funding, municipal development, Eveleth, wastewater treatment, state bonds, environmental compliance, infrastructure, bonds, economic development, local government, transportation, intersection improvements, Lake Elmo, HF4599, St. Joseph, Minnesota bonding bill, bond proceeds fund
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Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Cmte on Rules - Subcommittee on the Federal Impact on Minnesotans and Economic Stability - 11/13/25
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- with funding that went directly towards affordability for students and households like the Northstar Promise
- Scholastica in Duluth. I am also the co-project director for a $3.9 million, five-year U.S.
- Scholastica in Duluth. I am also the co-project director for a $3.9 million, five-year U.S.
- From the medical school, 34% and 51% at our Duluth campus.
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especially to keep its promises, especially to keep its promises, especially
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- Paul and Duluth with me also.
- Duluth,<00:30:10.000>
St. - Paul and Duluth with speak, but it's St. Paul and Duluth with me<00:30:23.720>
also. - Director of Duluth Seaway Port Authority.<00:35:36.440>
For <00:35:37.240>Duluth, <00:35 - For Duluth, for every dollar Authority.
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Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
UMN Regent Candidate Forum - 02/04/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- interim president, it was really exciting to be part of the total system and get to visit Crookston, Duluth
- in my, I'll say this from an engineering standpoint, and I know this, the University of Minnesota Duluth
- in my, I'll say this from an engineering standpoint, and I know this, the University of Minnesota Duluth
- programs be it promise programs tuition promises<00:58:38.359>
things <00:58:38.599>like <01:25:58.280>of of the state it holds the promise of of the state it holds the promise of
Summary:
The forum focused on the University of Minnesota system’s future, with candidates largely agreeing that the five campuses should remain distinct while working more closely together. Speakers emphasized the land-grant mission, the importance of serving Greater Minnesota, and the need for each campus to have a clear value proposition tied to local communities. Several suggested stronger cross-campus partnerships, more use of technology, and more seamless student pathways between campuses, while also noting enrollment declines and the need to preserve campus identities.
A second major topic was public trust in higher education and the perceived value of a college degree. Candidates pointed to rising tuition, student debt, and concerns about post-graduation job prospects as key challenges. Proposed responses included better storytelling about university outcomes, stronger partnerships with schools, legislators, and communities, more targeted fundraising and commercialization of research, and clearer evidence of return on investment for students and families.
The discussion then turned to athletics, where most candidates described sports as the university’s “front door” but said academics must remain the priority. They raised NIL, revenue sharing, and the need to keep athletics funding separate from core university funding, while also recognizing athletics’ role in campus culture and student recruitment. In later questions, candidates discussed why they sought regent service and how to support diversity, equity, and inclusion, with responses stressing access, belonging, open debate, and meeting students where they are. No formal votes or actions were taken in the transcript.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 03/24/26
State and Local Government
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- Other states have been through it as well, and unfortunately, it's not lived up to the promises.
- I'm elected by the city of Duluth, but serve St.
- Louis County, which is Duluth all the way up to the Canadian border, as you know.
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which <00:10:07.600>is <00:10:07.800>Duluth <00:10:08.120>all St. - Louis County, which is Duluth all St.
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- margin, I was given the mandate by my district to work on the values I presented and the issues I promised
- Living up to the promises, including protecting the Boundary Waters from America's most toxic industry
- So back in 2015, that's when my work began with NMW after then the leaseholder Duluth Metals' leases
- > began with NMW after then the lease began with NMW after then the lease holder<00:19:55.400>
Duluth - Metals leases had expired holder Duluth Metals leases had expired and<00:19:57.280>
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- and the promise you've made to us.
- that we've made to you and the promise that we've made to you and the<00:58:50.600>
promise <00 - the promise you've made to us. the promise you've made to us.
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I at the University of Minnesota Duluth. - I at the University of Minnesota Duluth.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/20/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
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- State Grant investments by the legislature this year will keep a promise students are relying on and
- Scholastica, located in Duluth, Minnesota.
- Scholastica is located in Duluth, Minnesota.
- They came to Duluth in the late 1800s at the request of the bishop, who is the first bishop of Duluth
- Scholastica in Duluth. Thank you all for allowing me to speak today. At St.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/13/25 - Part 1
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
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- Westcom is a 100% employee-owned company doing electrical and automation work in Duluth, Minnesota.
- Westcom is a 100% employee-owned company doing electrical and automation work in Duluth, Minnesota.
- My name is Lynn Gort, and I'm the co-owner of Northern Waters Smokehouse in Duluth.
- People are planning their families and making life-altering decisions based on this promise.
- I can promise you that this is the case. They need you to protect it.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 2/24/26
Housing Finance and Policy
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- Alexandria, Brainerd, uh, Grand Rapids, uh, skipping down Hibbing, Virginia up on the Iron Range, Duluth
- Alexandria, Brainerd, uh, Grand Rapids, uh, skipping down Hibbing, Virginia up on the Iron Range, Duluth
- North Shore, uh the Iron Range, Duluth North Shore, uh our<01:20:54.800>
friends <01:20:55.120 - There's some promise in that segment, great first-time buyer segment, but there are challenges around
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segment, <01:25:21.400>great some promise in that segment, great some promise in that
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Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Lee Kowski, I represent the District 8B, beautiful Duluth, Minnesota, and, um, I am so
- Uh, Pete Johnson, represent District 8A, which is the central and western side of Duluth.
- Paul, is represented like Duluth. I am Isaac Schultz.
- Paul, is represented like Duluth. I am Isaac Schultz.
- Paul, is represented like Duluth. I am Isaac Schultz.
Summary:
The committee held an introductory organizational meeting for the newly named Workforce and Economic Development Committee, with Chair Dave Baker noting a quorum and that no votes or formal actions were scheduled. Members and staff introduced themselves and described their districts, backgrounds, and priorities. Several members emphasized worker protections, labor experience, small business concerns, rural economic issues, and the importance of balancing employer and employee interests. Others highlighted education-to-workforce pathways, affordability, support for seniors, and opportunities for immigrant and refugee communities.
Chair Baker said he wants the committee to find a balance between protecting labor and ensuring a strong employment base, fair rules, and fair taxes, while also acknowledging concerns about recent policy trends and the need to get proposals right before they leave the committee. Members from both parties echoed themes of collaboration and economic opportunity, though some Republicans criticized past rules and regulations as burdensome on small businesses. The committee also welcomed nonpartisan staff and DFL/GOP staff, including the committee administrator, legislative assistant, House Research, and fiscal analysis staff.
The committee then received an overview from DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek and deputy commissioners. Varilek described DEED’s mission as empowering growth of the Minnesota economy for everyone, increasing prosperity and extending it broadly, and coordinating with other agencies such as Labor and Industry to avoid duplication and use taxpayer dollars efficiently. He said DEED focuses on business attraction, retention, and expansion, workforce development, and helping Minnesotans—including people with disabilities—prepare for jobs and independent living. A deputy commissioner began outlining the economic development division’s structure and operations, but the transcript cuts off before the full presentation was completed.