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.
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.
By Kelli Latuska The Duluth Fire Department was dispatched to a call of a wildland fire located near 215 South 37th Avenue West in Duluth at 9:30 a.m. today. Crews from Headquarters, Lincoln Park and Duluth Heights, along with a crew from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources,
“The Duluth Police Department has been actively working on increasing safety measures to keep downtown Duluth safe. This includes increasing foot patrol and working with our businesses to ensure safety is all of our priority.” -- Duluth Police chief Mike Ceynowa
By Mattie Hjelseth The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension investigated the officer-involved shooting that occurred in Duluth on Friday, February 24, 2023, and a review of the case was completed by the Cook County Attorney’s Office. It was determined that no charges will be filed in the death