Hermantown Community Pushes for Charter Commission | Duluth News

Duluth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 24, 2026 · 1m

A vocal community group in Hermantown is rallying against a proposed data center, demanding transparency and public accountability from city leaders. Frustrated by what they see as dismissive responses from both officials and the company, they’re pushing for a charter commission to overhaul how big decisions are made. In a recent private meeting — where even media were asked to step aside to protect speaker privacy — organizers discussed fundraising and strategy, united by a shared feeling of being unheard. The city has yet to respond to their concerns, leaving the future of this local…