Jana Hollingsworth
Duluth Reporter
Duluth/SuperiorJana Hollingsworth spent more than a dozen years covering education and Native American issues for the Duluth News Tribune. She began her journalism career with the University of St. Thomas campus newspaper, the Aquin, and has also worked for the Superior Daily Telegram. She grew up in Proctor, Minn., and lives in Duluth with her husband and daughter.
Latest from Jana Hollingsworth
Greater Minnesota
Iron Range school bus rolls with 21 kids on board
St. Louis County Schools superintendent said the children suffered non-life-threatening injuries and some were sent to area hospitals.
September 12, 2024
Duluth
Is population-stuck Duluth finally growing?
For decades, Duluth has been a popular place to visit, but not so much to put down roots. New data suggests that might be changing.
September 12, 2024
Duluth
Duluth could see 2% levy increase — but taxpayers won’t feel it, mayor says
Projected revenue from new construction will blunt the tax increase in 2025, Mayor Roger Reinert says.
September 10, 2024
Environment
Duluth fish kill likely due to 1.7 million gallons of chloramine-treated water that drained into stream
The amount of water released is far greater than Duluth city officials initially reported.
September 4, 2024
Duluth
Duluth’s economic development arm sees rash of resignations
The city of Duluth’s Planning and Economic Development Department has a leadership void after two top departures this month.
August 30, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Grand Marais denies hillside townhouse project, but developer has a backup plan
Bjorkberg developer Jon Petters says he will work on a new plan to bring single family homes to the northeastern Minnesota city.
August 29, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Despite housing shortage, Grand Marais resists new townhouse project
A plan to build 19 Lake Superior-facing townhouses, some designated for income-qualified residents, is likely to be scuttled.
August 28, 2024
Greater Minnesota
In greater Minnesota, annual state aid is often considered ‘lifeblood.’ So why doesn’t everyone get it?
Local government aid (LGA) is largely driven by a city’s property tax base. So cities with high tax bases compared to their needs get little to nothing, even in rural Minnesota.
August 18, 2024
Duluth
Duluth’s economic development arm sees rash of resignations
The city of Duluth’s Planning and Economic Development Department has a leadership void after two top departures this month.
August 30, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Grand Marais denies hillside townhouse project, but developer has a backup plan
Bjorkberg developer Jon Petters says he will work on a new plan to bring single family homes to the northeastern Minnesota city.
August 29, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Despite housing shortage, Grand Marais resists new townhouse project
A plan to build 19 Lake Superior-facing townhouses, some designated for income-qualified residents, is likely to be scuttled.
August 28, 2024
Greater Minnesota
In greater Minnesota, annual state aid is often considered ‘lifeblood.’ So why doesn’t everyone get it?
Local government aid (LGA) is largely driven by a city’s property tax base. So cities with high tax bases compared to their needs get little to nothing, even in rural Minnesota.
August 18, 2024