As the region’s largest city, Duluth affects everyone in the area. With the election near, conversations are abuzz with talk about who best can address today’s issues – incumbent Mayor Emily Larson or challenger Roger Reinert. Read more.
Good Read: BusinessNorth.com's Duluth mayoral interviews
Reporters question construction roadblocks, expensive housing, racial bias, high poverty rate, City Hall access.
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Howie: Duluth election forecast cloudy with a chance of change
Incumbents might sneak by if the weather is lousy. If it’s bright and clear, expect a few surprise names on the winner’s list. Either way, don’t expect voters to rediscover patience suddenly. Because in Duluth, sunshine doesn’t just melt the snow — it melts incumbents too.
Quote Me, Howie: George Goldfarb
"Duluth is such a gem, there’s such an opportunity for Duluth to grow and prosper; let’s take it to the next level with a vote for Roger!" -- George Goldfarb
Quote Me, Howie: Emily Larson and Roger Reinert on tourism marketing
Duluth mayoral candidates Emily Larson and Roger Reinert on Duluth's tourism marketing efforts – Said Emily – "My team and I have door-knocked 12,000 doors across the city since January, and residents of Duluth are clear: they want our economy strong, and they want value for what we
2023 Duluth Elections, Down the Stretch
Another Facebook post by Duluth mayoral candidate Roger Reinert – "Snow, Snow, Snow! It's a cloudy, rainy, cold fall day. The kind of day that makes us feel like winter is not that far away. And the reality is - it's not. Today, there is plowable
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Howie: In St. Louis County, project labor agreements are the practical choice
St. Louis County has deep roots in organized labor, from mining to construction. PLAs reinforce a system that prioritizes training, safety and accountability — ensuring that public investments support a workforce prepared to deliver complex projects under challenging conditions.
Huskies add to 2026 roster
The Duluth Huskies have added two right-handed pitchers and a power-hitting infielder to their 2026 roster, the club announced Wednesday. Redshirt freshmen Dawson Brosnaham and Luke Harrington, both of Blinn Junior College, will join the Huskies’ pitching staff. Junior infielder Jalen Smith of Barry University brings middle-of-the-order production to the
Howie: New PAL boxing club builds discipline, trust in Duluth
“I was raised in Duluth. This community made me who I am. Now I get to give back — not just as a police officer, but here with these kids.” -- St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office Police Athletic League (PAL) Boxing Club Coach Amy Lemenager, a Duluth police officer and professional boxer.
Gustafson hired as Economic and Community Development Director
"Brad has tremendous enthusiasm and passion for economic and community development, and I am excited to see all that he will accomplish in this new role." -- St. Louis County Administrator Kevin Gray