You’ve seen the yard signs and headlines, now an important vote for Enbridge’s Line 3 Replacement Program is on the ballot next Tuesday. You won’t see a Line 3 question on the ballot but be assured that the people you vote for will either make or break this project. Enbridge’s Line 3 transports crude oil…
CHUM: Cause & Effect
It’s food pick up time at CHUM’s location downtown. Those in need shuffle to the alley behind the Duluth Chamber, which is being blocked by a truck. Most of the those seeking a handout are men, part of the community of homeless that those who frequent downtown will likely recognize. They come in taxis. They…
City leaders’ focus far from home
Last week both Mayor Emily Larson and City Councilor Arik Forsman proudly tweeted about their involvement with the Biden campaign.The Mayor talked about how each day she makes time to do three things for VP Biden, while Forsman shared an interesting story about one of his Biden phonebank calls. Let’s ignore, for now, the promotion…
Pictures worth a thousand words…
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Open Letter to Mayor Larson: Time for an Attitude Adjustment
Hi Mayor Emily, I’m not a Duluth native, I know you aren’t either. But I’ve been here a few decades and learned to love the quirky ways of the North. One of the biggest cities in the state, but also a small town, where I’m often surprised how connected the people who live here are….
Landlord Speaks Out About County Letter
The Real Stories North article regarding the attempt to place the burden of control of Covid-19 on landlords was a good description of the immediate facts as described in the letter from ST LOUIS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION DIRECTOR Amy Westbrook. It also raises some interesting questions about the misleading intent, direction, and implementation of…
St. Louis County singles out rental property owners
Saturday, businesses and individuals who own rental property in Duluth found an interesting letter in their mailboxes. The letter, from the Director of the St. Louis County Public Health Division, Amy Westbrook, informed property owners that they are responsible for enforcing Governor Walz’s ordinances regarding gathering size and mask-wearing at their properties or they could…
Business group says “no” to George Floyd Trial in Duluth
A local business group, the Greater Duluth Business Association, has launched a petition asking the City of Duluth to say “no” to the possibility of having the George Floyd Trial in Duluth Their press release states: “Recently, Fox 9 News out of the Twin Cities, reported that all four defense teams have filed a motion…
Part 3: Downtrodden Duluth
Boxes are labeled and a moving company is called for yet another prominent downtown Duluth business as they make the hard, yet necessary decision to move their business up the hill. The lack of action by the City of Duluth to manage homelessness and drug use in downtown is having a tangible impact on the…
Part 2: Downtrodden Duluth
Garbage is piled behind a building on downtown’s First Street, the remnants of a camp where someone slept the night before. It’s daytime and a homeless man precariously sleeps on a median, using his belongings as a pillow. Finding a hypodermic needle during a walk around any downtown block is a common occurrence. Last weekend…