Latest / Duluth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Downtown Safety and Housing Push | Duluth News
Duluth’s downtown is heating up with over thirty arrests in two months as police crack down on drug dealers and predators, all part of the ambitious five-year “Imagine Downtown” plan. Launched in October 2025, the initiative aims to tackle crime and homelessness head-on—with visible moves like increased patrols and a new needle exchange program. While skeptics question its real impact, city leaders stress urgency: downtown’s economy is sluggish, businesses are struggling, and homelessness has surged amid a housing vacancy rate below 1%. Plans include building 1,500 new units and welcoming…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.