DuSu Launch

A website aimed at attracting and keeping young people (ages 18-35) in the Twin Ports will officially launch tomorrow.

According to the site, The DuSu, it will be "the one-stop shop for young adults working, living, playing and connecting in the Twin Ports." The website will feature news, entertainment, and opportunities for networking and employment resources.

What's unique about this effort is the website is funded, yes I said funded, by a large organization, the Duluth Superior Community Foundation. It even has paid staff, yes I said paid, to keep it updated on a regular basis--fresh content is key to a successful website.

A kick-off party is scheduled for Friday Sep. 18 from 7-10 pm under the high bridge at Rice's Point (Minnesota side). Cool location, right? There will be bands, food, and even the city's youthful mayor, Don Ness, will say a few words.

 

3 comments

Comment from: mark [Visitor]
The editorial staff atDuSu is not paid with the exception of one editor who makes pennies to organize interns.
09/17/09 @ 22:55
Comment from: jill [Visitor]
Odd that the community foundation spent 75k on a website that many locals find annoying (just click the feedback button) when some "nobody" created a much better site with journalists for nothing.
09/17/09 @ 23:18
Comment from: clint [Visitor]
Jill, even stranger.... that "nobody" creating a much better site with journalists for nothing" is contributing to the DUSU.....
09/19/09 @ 11:09

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