Bygones: Duluth musicians performed for slumbering audience in 2004

A look back at local news from years past.

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News-Tribune, Oct. 21, 1924 Following a hot argument, the Duluth City Council adjourned without taking action on a resolution introduced by Leonidas Merritt authorizing architects German & Jenssen to draw up plans for a new City Hall. ADVERTISEMENT News-Tribune, Oct.

21, 1954 The West Duluth Business Men's Club ordered an investigation into the condition of the athletic field next to Denfeld High School after Assistant Principal Walter Hunting asked for help to remedy the "dangerous conditions" that have led to a high pupil injury rate due to sharp stones on the clay-packed field. News-Tribune & Herald, Oct. 21, 1984 The body of a 70-year-old Tulsa, Oklahoma, man was pulled from a car found submerged between Barker's Island and U.



S. Highway 2 in Superior. The man, a Superior native and member of the Board of Directors of the UWS Foundation, was in town to attend the foundation's annual board meeting.

Police believe he took a wrong turn and could not escape when the car went under. News Tribune, Oct. 21, 2004 Slumber, an overnight live music event featuring 16 acts, including Cloud Cult, Alan Sparhawk and Chicago's Hickson Compact Group, will take place tonight at the Twin Ports Music and Arts Collective, 22 N.

First Ave. W. Attendees are encouraged to bring pillows and blankets and wear comfy attire.

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