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Bygones: Stoppers Nite Club, Golden Buddha restaurant burned in 1984

A look back at local news from years past.

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News Tribune, April 23, 1924

A study of a proposal to construct a tunnel under the Duluth ship canal connecting Minnesota Point to the mainland was recommended by a report adopted by the Duluth Engineers Club, arguing that transportation demands exceed the capacity of the Aerial Bridge.

News Tribune, April 23, 1954

Northeastern Minnesota Young Republicans went on record condemning Wisconsin Sen. Joseph McCarthy's "red-hunting" tactics while endorsing the continuation of the investigation into Communism in government.

News Tribune & Herald, April 23, 1984

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Separate fires gutted Stoppers Nite Club in Superior and the Golden Buddha Oriental Restaurant in Duluth on the same night. One firefighter was injured, and Stoppers' house band, Hostage, lost between $50,000-$75,000 in lights and musical equipment.

News Tribune, April 23, 2004

New software being piloted at Duluth Central High School allows parents to check the status of students' attendance, grades, assignments and other information online. Parents must present a valid ID in person to receive a password.

Barrett Chase has been web editor for the News Tribune since 2015. You can email him at bchase@duluthnews.com or call him at 218-723-5310.
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