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City Officials Face Outcry Over Racist Remarks | Duluth News
Residents erupted in outrage after leaked recordings revealed city officials using racist, sexist, and vulgar language toward opponents of a Google data center, sparking a firestorm of anger and distrust. The comments — made internally after council meetings — included slurs and dismissive labels, fueling accusations of systemic disrespect and lack of empathy. While officials apologized and pledged an outside investigation, Google terminated all NDAs to demand transparency. Yet community pushback remains fierce: many oppose the project entirely, demanding it be rejected, not negotiated. The…
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