Duluth News Tribune Republishes Historic Front Pages from 1976

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The Duluth News Tribune is republishing the exact front page of the newspaper from 50 years prior on February 10, 1976, as part of a special project leading up to America's 250th anniversary in 2026. The front page features a variety of local and national news stories from that historic year.

Why it matters

This project offers a unique opportunity for readers to revisit local and world events, advertisements, and community life during the nation's Bicentennial year of 1976. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the past and how the news and issues of the day were covered.

The details

The front page from February 10, 1976 includes headlines such as "They sound alike, but not like echoes", "Forced to obey, Patty says", "School aids bill passes", "Superior truancy studied", "Guatemala asks typhoid serum", and "Plan for Stur-Shan Dam holds no water for Hall". The Duluth News Tribune is republishing these historic front pages daily, culminating on July 4, 2026 for America's 250th anniversary.

• The front pages are being republished daily leading up to America's 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026.
• The specific front page being republished is from February 10, 1976.