St. Paul’s Lights Out Crisis | Duluth News

St. Paul’s parks are in the dark—literally—thanks to over 850 stolen copper-wired lights, costing the city $2.4 million to replace, with thefts recurring and budgets slashed for playgrounds, fountains, and even heating systems. Amid a $26 million deficit, officials scramble to fix streetlights while debating tax hikes or service cuts, as copper thefts persist despite state licensing efforts—and may even be flowing into Wisconsin. 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/3bb1390924c55422