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City of Duluth announces result of Tourism Marketing RFP process
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The city's response should not be measured by the words spoken at a news conference but measured in the weeks and months ahead by successful investigations, accountability for those responsible, thoughtful prevention efforts and a renewed sense of confidence among the people who call Duluth home.
Duluth adopts sweeping downtown strategy, zoning overhaul aimed at boosting housing, investment
The strategy emphasizes expanding housing opportunities, improving public spaces, activating downtown streets, supporting business growth and making development more predictable for investors.
Howie: Forsman the best choice for Duluth’s next mayor
Arik Forsman doesn’t posture. He doesn’t spend his time trying to win the internet for a day. He leans into the unglamorous mechanics of governing — budgets, policy detail, stakeholder conversations — and does it with a steadiness that’s easy to overlook if you’re chasing noise instead of results.
Police investigate reported shooting in Duluth’s East Hillside
Based on preliminary information, investigators believe the people involved were targeting each other.
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Tim Meyer: North Dakota is building its future — and Minnesota should pay attention
The lesson for Minnesota and Midwestern states trying to revive downtowns, strengthen universities and create reasons for young people to stay: progress requires more than announcing a vision. It requires choosing priorities, committing resources and completing projects that people can see and use.
Duluth deserves answers, not another recorded statement
Mayor Reinert is an experienced and politically skilled communicator. He regularly uses video to promote city projects, explain policy and shape his administration’s message. That makes his reluctance to participate in unscripted questioning during a public-safety scare more conspicuous, not less.
Spirit of Duluth confronts an uncertain arena future
If replacement ice could not be secured at Amsoil Arena or another regional rink, the tournament might have to eliminate teams, reduce divisions or reconsider its four-game guarantee. Any of those outcomes would weaken one of the event’s greatest selling points.
Martin Sleen’s final run could be Hermantown’s greatest
This autumn, northeastern Minnesota won't simply be watching one of the state's best running backs. It may be witnessing the final high school season of the greatest running back Hermantown has ever produced.