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Quote Me, Howie: Emily Larson on the DNT's endorsement of Roger Reinert

Mayor Emily Larson spoke with a constituent at a recent Lincoln Park celebration, when the park held a widely-attended reopening and dedicated its historic pavilion was named in the honor of the late Renee Van Nett, a former 4th District city councilor. Howie / DuluthTimes.com
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Duluth Mayor Emily Larson on the Duluth News Tribune editorial board today endorsing her opponent, Roger Reinert – "This is one endorsement in a race. I am honored for endorsements from seven unions, the Central Labor Body which represents 17,000 workers, former Mayor Don Ness, Conservation MN and the support of countless city residents who want to see continued progress on housing, downtown development and building a sustainable Duluth. Our team has knocked more than 11,000 individual doors throughout the community and we look forward to continued conversations with voters in these last two weeks before Election Day." 

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