By Kelli Latuska Despite months of work, the House and Senate adjourned on Sunday without a bonding bill, leaving Duluth's legislative priorities unfulfilled. Legislative inaction left critical infrastructure projects unfunded. This work includes our water treatment plant that serves 130,000 people in our region and in four
A Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert post on Facebook regarding snow emergencies: "It's May, and summer is just around the corner, but we are ALREADY talking about snow emergencies! Core city services in Duluth is about a lot of things, including snow removal. In the middle of the
A Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert post on Facebook talking about a recent tour of the new St. Scholastica Student Center: "Go Saints! Great to be back on campus recently for a tour of the new Student Center. Before being elected Mayor, I was a licensed attorney and an adjunct
We also have to acknowledge that we have accepted a new 'norm' over the past few years. And that must change. We can’t just walk on by. See something and if you can do so safely do something. Otherwise, if you see something - say something.
By Kelli Latuska Mayor Roger Reinert’s office welcomed Senior Advisor, Communication and Marketing Jessica Hehir and Senior Advisor, Policy and Government Affairs John Dukich to their first day on the job this week. Their positions had been held open since the mayor began his term on January 2, 2024.
"Happy rainy Saturday! Great to see many out this morning at the 16th annual Clean Yer Creek event! This year we worked on Lester, Merritt, Keene, Chester and Miller. This is one of my favorite spring events and despite it nearly always being rainy, it is a perfect way
"Happy Homegrown! Last night I was at AMSOIL Arena to hear 'Big Wave Dave & The Ripples', and 'A Band Called Truman'. Was bummed to miss 'Brothers Burn Mountain'! It was fun to see so many of you out last night (on a
"This morning at the Duluth Labor Temple we acknowledged Workers Memorial Day. Over 50 years ago on April 28th, the Occupational Safety and Health Act went into effect, which promises every worker the right to a safe job. The law was the result of tireless efforts of the labor
Reinert pledged to hold Duluth's 2025 local property tax levy flat for the first time since 2014. “After nearly 50% growth in just the last eight years, Duluth taxpayers need a breather,” he said.
Said Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert: "St. Louis County Veterans Treatment Court celebrated its 10-year anniversary yesterday. I was honored to attend and provide them with a Mayoral Proclamation helping celebrate the critical work they do. The court was launched in 2014 after local veterans approached Judge Dale Harris, a
Reinert's post: "Even while I serve as your Mayor, I continue to serve in the Navy Reserve. I hold the rank of Commander (O-5), and am currently the Executive Officer of a unit called NPASE (Navy Public Affairs Support Element). We provide support around the Fleet, and
Gary Doty, former Duluth mayor – "It takes about a year for a Mayor to settle in completely and establish the agenda that is discussed during a campaign. The first step is putting his team in place, which he is methodically doing, so it can carry out his priorities on
Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert will deliver his first State of the City Address on Thursday, April 25 at 6 p.m. at Denfeld High School Auditorium. Reinert blitzed two-term incumbent mayor Emily Larson, who raised the city's local property tax levy by over 100 percent in her eight
A Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert post on Facebook today – "Downtowns were once commercial, and then professional. Their future is residential. My goal is 1,000 people living in Downtown Duluth – an entire new neighborhood. Residents bring energy, investment, retail, and more eyes on things. Housing downtown isn't
“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 Kelli Latuska Spring’s arrival means that it is time for some spring cleaning in Duluth. The City of Duluth supports community clean-up initiatives that address the problem of litter and illegal dumping throughout our neighborhoods. To maximize these efforts, residents are encouraged to get involved. “Every spring, as
