City of Duluth officials announced today a proposed package of public safety ordinance changes that allow the city additional options for solving frequently reported nonviolent offenses. Mayor Roger Reinert opened today’s news conference by thanking Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa, Duluth Fire Chief Shawn Krizaj and Duluth City Attorney
City of Duluth contractors will begin work on the St. Andrews Bridge replacement project on Monday, July 8. During the project period, St. Andrews Street will be closed to traffic between Columbus Avenue and Harvard Avenue at the Tischer Creek Crossing. However, driveway access to adjacent homes will be maintained.
The City of Duluth is monitoring the potential for localized flooding in the Fond du Lac neighborhood on Water Street due to the large volume of rain received over the past week and the potential for more tonight. Water levels in the St. Louis River Estuary are currently especially high
At approximately 1:40 a.m. today, Duluth Police responded to a report of a burglary in progress in the 1900 block of East 8th St. Upon arrival, a male, later identified as 34-year-old Duluth resident Shane Anderson, was located attempting to gain entrance into a business. Anderson fled the
Resolution 24-0452R is on tonight's City Council meeting agenda. If approved, it will allow the City of Duluth to enter into a contract with RDG Planning and Design, Inc (RDG). The contract with RDG will provide comprehensive planning and design services for the next phase of the Athletics
By Kelli Latuska The City of Duluth will begin rock removal for the Sixth Avenue East extension project through controlled blasting on Tuesday, June 25, between East First Street and East Second Street. The blasting schedule and warning schedule is as follows: Blasting Schedule Start Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
By Kelli Latuska The City of Duluth will temporarily close Brighton Beach/Kitchi Gammi Park to the public from Friday until Sunday. The closure will include the portion of the Lakewalk that runs through the park. The extensive rain has made the already delicate turf and landscaping that is establishing
THURSDAY, JUNE 20 8:20 A.M. UPDATE: At approximately 10:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 19, Duluth Police arrested a 14-year-old juvenile male and a 16-year-old juvenile male for pending charges of Aid and Abet 1st Aggravated Robbery and 3rd Degree Riot charges. They were detained without incident and
“Having the support of TEMS operators during high-risk cases is best practice for both DFD and DPD in keeping our community safe if a tragic incident occurs within Duluth.” -- Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa.
The Duluth Police Department is pleased to welcome the fourth member of our K9 Division, K9 Gus. Officer Nate Abbott and K9 Gus began K9 School on February 12 and graduated on May 23. Their first day on the job was on Monday, May 27. “We’re excited for K9
The southbound direction of the 40th Avenue West bridge over I-35 in Duluth has reopened. One 11’ lane is accessible across the bridge for traffic heading from the hillside towards the lake. Traffic will be able to access the ramp northbound to I-35 and Oneota St. Motorists exiting from northbound
Beginning Tuesday, June 4, the City of Duluth will delegate authority for residential and commercial electrical permitting and inspections to the State of Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. Beginning Tuesday, June 4, the State of Minnesota will be accepting, reviewing, and inspecting work related to electrical permits. All electrical
"I'm proud to say, that problem has been solved. City retirees have the security knowing that the benefit will remain for the rest of their lives. Taxpayers will see a massive DECREASE in the costs of providing this benefit from this day forward." -- Former Duluth Mayor Don Ness
At approximately 3:15 p.m., Duluth Police responded to a Voyager school bus vs. vehicle crash in the area of Rice Lake Road and Barnes Road. Initial investigation shows the school bus was attempting to turn southbound on Rice Lake Road when a vehicle that was traveling northbound on
Update to Friday's Incident 12:45 p.m., May 28, 2024 UPDATE: The Duluth Police Department is releasing the name of the victim involved in Friday’s incident. 81-year-old Bradley French is in stable condition after sustaining significant head injuries. French and Tolbert were not known to each
By Kelli Latuska The City of Duluth’s Planning and Development Division is taking Letters of Intent (LOI) to apply for a waiting list for Vacation Dwelling Interim Use Permits beginning Friday, May 24, and ending Friday, June 14, 2024. The waiting list will be used to allocate future vacation
