City Pays to Release Hidden Data | Duluth News

The Star Tribune took legal action against the city for withholding names of homicide victims—data Minnesota law mandates be public—and won, forcing a $31,500 settlement. This isn’t an isolated case; the paper revealed a decades-long pattern of secrecy, even after a 1991 court order requiring disclosure of police complaint data. City officials were blindsided by the lawsuits, and council members are now questioning oversight. The victory underscores that transparency, especially around law enforcement, must be enforced—even if it means litigation. The paper vows to keep pushing for accountability, reminding us that public access to government data is non-negotiable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d58a375e57fc7541