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Quote Me, Howie: Eric Thompson, Yvonne Prettner Solon
"If someone has a heart attack, they don’t care who shows up – whether they’re a doctor, a paramedic, or a firefighter – if they know what they’re doing. With us strategically spread out with eight stations across the city, we can get to your house quickly." -- Eric Thompson
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"After reviewing the City’s finances, community needs, and individual economic realities, I have proposed a 2.7% inflation-only maximum levy for 2026." -- Reinert
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Howie: Reinert’s 2026 budget faces test of tax promise
A windfall of state aid helped soften the edges. Local Government Aid jumped by $4.4 million in 2024, the largest increase in more than two decades and the equivalent of a double-digit property-tax hike. The city collected $35.2 million in aid in 2025, nearly one-third of its General Fund.
Howie: Duluth firefighters honored in ceremony of service
Public ceremonies like this one don’t always make the evening news. But they should. They are checkpoints in the life of a department that few of us notice until a siren wails down our street or a medic kneels over a loved one.
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Duluth News Tribune to host ‘Always Local’ discussion Sept. 30
The Duluth News Tribune will host Always Local: A Discussion with the Duluth News Tribune on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at Zeitgeist Zinema 2 in downtown Duluth. The free program runs from 2 to 4 p.m., with doors opening at 1:30 p.m. at 222 E. Superior St. The
Howie: Sleen, Hermantown offense too much for Duluth East
Hermantown led 28-14 at the break, tacked on a couple more touchdowns, and called it a night. Hawks went 60% on third down. East went 2-for-9. End of story.
Howie: Downtown Duluth golf fundraiser Monday at Ridgeview
Ridgeview’s willingness to open its doors underscores its role as more than just a golf course — it is a civic partner. Hosting more than 100 golfers and sponsors on Monday, the club is lending its prestige and setting to a cause to make downtown stronger and safer.