Duluth Police Report, Emily Larson post-election statement
As of Tuesday, in 2023, the Duluth Police Department had administered Narcan 110 times, 105 of which Narcan saved the individual from fatally overdosing.
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Local Government Aid alone covers nearly $35 million, about one-third of the budget. It’s the difference between black ink and red. Lose even 5 percent of that aid, and Duluth’s “balanced” budget implodes by millions. That’s not financial strength — that’s dependence disguised as stability.
Howie: Lot D optics in motion
Duluth’s short-term goal is tactical — keep Inland’s exclusivity alive, hit the paperwork milestones, and convince the Legislature to fund the $10.85 million in site-prep money the city calls the key that unlocks $250 million in private investment.
Howie: City of Duluth levy up 52% in eight years
In 2025, for instance, they raised the levy by 1.85 percent but declared it a “0 percent” year for current taxpayers because new development supposedly absorbed the increase. But that’s a shell game. The levy still grew by nearly $800,000.
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The city expects test results over the weekend and will share updates when available.
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Howie: My Words. My Voice.
There was a long stretch where I took the easy way out — publishing press releases instead of stories. Once, I even ran a release to serve the organization that turned out to be plagiarized. That mistake haunted me. But it also humbled me. It taught me that cutting corners comes with a cost.
AF1 Transactions: Michigan adds four; Kentucky, Washington make moves
Michigan continued reshaping its roster Tuesday with four player signings, according to the AF1 transaction wire. The additions include defensive back Keyshawn Cunningham (5-10, 180) from Heidelberg University and linebacker Brian Horn (6-0, 235) from The Citadel. Michigan also signed wide receivers Drevon Macon (5-6, 160) from Kansas Wesleyan and
Swim Creative wins 2025 w3 Award for website
Swim Creative delivered a fully custom site featuring rich visuals, storytelling rooted in Minnesota’s folklore, and an interface designed for both exploration and ease of use. The project also emphasized mobile-first design, search optimization, and user accessibility.
Howie: Fix downtown before you try to sell it
You can’t sell people on “vibrancy” if they don’t feel safe walking to their cars. You can’t advertise “connection” when the skywalks are dark and half-locked. You can’t preach “momentum” when storefronts still sit empty after a decade of ribbon cuttings.