Duluth News Tribune Revisits 1976 Bicentennial Year

50 years ago today - February 13, 1976

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Duluth News Tribune is republishing its front pages from 50 years ago as part of a special project leading up to America's 250th anniversary in 2026. The February 13, 1976 edition featured headlines on local issues like a tug-of-war over city trails, a new dump site for tailings, and the finances of Spirit Mountain.

Why it matters

This historical republishing project offers readers a unique opportunity to revisit local and national events, advertisements, and community life during the nation's Bicentennial year of 1976. It provides valuable insights into the concerns and interests of the Duluth community at that time.

The details

The February 13, 1976 front page of the Duluth News Tribune included stories on a dispute between three groups over city trails, plans for a new dump site for mining tailings, the personal net worth of President Ford, a brief warm spell in the weather, and the disappearance of a father who took one of his Siamese twin children.

  • The Duluth News Tribune is republishing its front pages from 50 years ago, leading up to America's 250th anniversary in 2026.
  • The specific front page being republished is from February 13, 1976.

The players

Duluth News Tribune

A local newspaper in Duluth, Minnesota that is republishing its historic front pages from 1976 as part of a special project leading up to America's 250th anniversary.

Gerald Ford

The 38th President of the United States, whose personal net worth of $323,489 was reported on the front page of the Duluth News Tribune on February 13, 1976.

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What’s next

The Duluth News Tribune will continue republishing its historic front pages from 1976 daily, culminating on July 4, 2026 for America's 250th anniversary.

The takeaway

This historical republishing project provides valuable insights into the local concerns and interests of the Duluth community during the nation's Bicentennial year, offering readers a unique window into the past as the country approaches its 250th anniversary.