Duluth Council postpones window sale
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(AP) - The Duluth City Council has postponed selling the city's historic Tiffany window until next month.
The Council postponed selling the stained-glass window, known as the Minnehaha window, until Oct. 13, in hopes of finding a local buyer.
Two weeks ago, the Council voted to sell the 115-year-old window to help balance the budget. But after an outcry in the community, Council Member Jay Fosle sponsored a resolution to give more time to find a local buyer.
The Minnehaha window depicts the legendary Native American princess Minnehaha, standing in front of Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis. Assessors say it could be sold for between $1 million and $3 million.
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Council Member Sharla Gardner says she spoke with the city's purchasing director, who said the deadline for a local buyer to express interest is Sept. 17.
If no one comes forward with a reasonable plan, the window will be sent to an auction house.
The council would have to approve the final sale.
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Information from: Duluth News Tribune, http://www.duluthsuperior.com
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