Walter Eldot's article exposed terrible living conditions — from men sleeping on the bathroom floor to a tuberculosis outbreak. But it spurred dramatic improvements and updates to the shelter.
Jimmy Lovrien is an Environment Reporter at the Duluth News Tribune. He covers a range of topics related to energy, mining, and climate change, focusing on environmental issues that impact Minnesota and the surrounding region. His work has been featured in various publications, including Prairie Business magazine, Brainerd Dispatch, and the St. Paul Pioneer Press.