This week we look back at the year's top stories with Duluth News Tribune editor Rick Lubbers.
Some of the top stories are obvious ones, like the allegations against U.S. Senator Al Franken and his resignation, or the October storm that destroyed the Lakewalk, while others are more specific to each reporter.
Hear Christa, Tom and Brady share their personal favorite, or most memorable, stories from 2017, while Rick shares the many changes the paper underwent this past year.
What stories stuck out to you? Let us know at podcast@duluthnews.com.
Katie Danielson and Stacey Achterhoff work with homeless youth in the Duluth School District every day.
Last year, Danielson said 488 youth in the school district were homeless. Achterhoff has 49 students along at Myers-Wilkins Elementary that are homeless this school year.
The two educators explain what their days look like working with homeless youth, what types of services they provide to the children and their families and how they keep the kids school lives as normal as possible.
In November, Renee Van Nett was the first female Native American elected to the Duluth City Council.
"I didn't even think about that part until somebody said it publicly in that language and I thought, 'Oh, really?' " said Van Nett. "It's an honor and I totally dig it, but I'm focused on getting things done."
We catch up with her to see how she is preparing to take her seat on the council representing Duluth's 4th District. Van Nett shares her top priorities and how her Native American culture will help her to understand the people of her district, which included Duluth Heights, Piedmont Heights, Lincoln Park and part of West Duluth.
He's been called "The straw that stirs the drink" in Duluth's music scene.
Bob Monahan, aka Duluth's Music Mayor, visits with News Tribune reporters to talk abut the Twin Ports music scene, his music venue The Red Herring and his newest hostel venture.
Not the horror movie, the trendy European way of exploring a new city without having to spend most of your money on a hotel instead of food and experiences.
Monahan describes what his hostel will look like, what it will feature and who he expects to attract as customers.