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Thompson: Detroit mayor’s race remains unpredictable

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1 year ago

February 2, 2025

Thompson: Detroit mayor’s race remains unpredictable

Bankole Thompson
| The Detroit News

With no clear frontrunner and no fundraising advantage demonstrated by any of the candidates currently in the race, the battle for the next Detroit mayor is tough to forecast.

Mayor Mike Duggan’s decision not to seek reelection and to instead run for governor has left the seat wide open for anyone who has the political skills, fundraising ability and a powerful, convincing message to capture the votes of Detroiters.

So far, the candidates in the race have yet to demonstrate that.

First-term Detroit City Council member Fred Durhal III became the latest entry into what is expected to be a chaotic race. Durhal joins council President Mary Sheffield, former council member Saunteel Jenkins and attorney Todd Perkins.

But Durhal being in the mix doesn’t shake up the race or add significantly to the campaign. He has been an elected official for a significant part of his life, including as a lawmaker in Lansing. Aside from that there is nothing to distinguish him from the other existing candidates.

His announcement last week wasn’t compelling. Like a typical politician, he said all of the right things about Detroit needing to be a world-class city and what that requires. But it was typical political platitudes. There was nothing game changing in the speech.

What a candidate determined to win ought to do is draw the battle lines, explain where the current administration is lacking and discuss in detail what Detroiters need from their elected officials. The Duggan administration has improved parts of the city, but its most vulnerable population has basically been a spectator to the economic recovery.

The divide between overwhelming support for downtown at the expense of the rest of the neighborhoods remains a thorny issue.

Businessman Dennis Archer Jr. has been mentioned lately as a potential candidate. As the son of former mayor Dennis Archer and someone who could net corporate support, he would be a high-profile candidate if he joins the race. But Archer would have a lot of explaining to do on the campaign trail.

That includes his views on the issues of poverty and economic inequality, particularly since he has not taken many public positions on controversial issues that have shaped the Duggan era, such as the $600 million over taxation of homeowners. He would face perhaps more scrutiny as a well-connected entrepreneur who is viewed favorably by some business leaders.

Another issue that is being overlooked is how the policies of President Donald Trump could impact Detroit. Candidates cannot avoid Trump. They have to show Detroiters that they are willing to take on the president and protect their communities from some of the adverse policies of the administration.

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RECAP: Detroit’s lack of execution results in 5-2 loss at Carolina | Detroit Red Wings

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5 hours ago

March 1, 2026

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RECAP: Detroit’s lack of execution results in 5-2 loss at Carolina | Detroit Red Wings

RALEIGH, N.C. – Wrapping up the February portion of their 2025-26 regular-season schedule, the Detroit Red Wings unfortunately spent most of their Saturday night playing catch-up in an eventual 5-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center.

“They’re a heck of a team,” Detroit captain Dylan Larkin said. “This is a hard building to play in…They’re the class of the East, and you got to come in here at some point and get points. I just didn’t think we executed. We allowed them to be on top of us and come back in waves on Talbs.”

Goalie Cam Talbot made 30 saves in his first start since Jan. 22 for the Red Wings (34-20-6; 74 points), who moved to 11-5-2 on the road since Dec. 6. Meanwhile, turning aside 27 shots netminder Frederik Andersen helped the Hurricanes (38-15-6; 82 points) win their fifth straight game and extend their point streak to 12.

“We’re leaving without points, so that’s real disappointing,” Detroit head coach Todd McLellan said. “I thought that the game was real fast to begin with. There was a lot of pace going both ways. It was a good game for us to play in. A lot of their offensive opportunities came off of basically our tape…[Carolina] really took advantage of our mistakes.”

Detroit held steady against Carolina’s characteristically heavy, initial 10-minute push in the opening frame, but the leaders of the Metropolitan Division went up 1-0 when Taylor Hall blocked Simon Edvinsson’s shot attempt in their defensive zone and proceeded to score on a breakaway at 14:05. Then with eight seconds left in the period, while the hosts were on the man advantage, Sebastian Aho’s shot from the left face-off circle deflected off Edvinsson’s stick down low and into the back of the net to extend their lead to 2-0.

“They come out flying and shoot a lot of pucks,” Larkin said. “You can’t really pay attention to the shot clock because they fire it from everywhere, but I liked our start. It’s just that we had some times where we didn’t execute, and they score with eight seconds left. That’s a tough one, but we responded well. We won the second period.”

The Hurricanes struck again just 2:52 into that second period, as Eric Robinson jammed a wrist shot from the top of the crease to push ahead 3-0. But in a span of just 47 seconds late in the stanza, the Red Wings beat Andersen twice to put the hosts on their heels and make it a one-goal game going into the second intermission.

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Teenager injured in shooting near Detroit school, police say

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17 hours ago

February 28, 2026

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Teenager injured in shooting near Detroit school, police say

Nick Lentz

February 28, 2026 / 4:36 PM EST
/ CBS Detroit

A teenage male is recovering and police are investigating after a shooting near a school on the east side of Detroit on Friday night.

According to police, the incident happened at 8:28 p.m. on the 3400 block of St. Aubin Street, the same area where the Detroit Edison Public School Academy’s Early College of Excellence is located.

Officials said an altercation ensued inside a building on the block and continued outside. An individual then fired shots that struck the male, whose age has yet to be disclosed, according to police. He was taken to the hospital where he was in stable condition on Saturday.

According to The Detroit News, the altercation was a fight that broke out during Detroit Edison’s boys basketball game against Detroit University Prep.

As of Saturday afternoon, police haven’t shared whether any arrests have been made.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Duluth Police Department at 313-596-5740 or Crime Stoppers of Michigan at 1-800-773-2587.

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Preview: February 28 vs. Detroit | Carolina Hurricanes

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1 day ago

February 28, 2026

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Preview: February 28 vs. Detroit | Carolina Hurricanes

RALEIGH, N.C. – The Carolina Hurricanes will try to extend their point streak to a dozen games on Saturday, when they go head-to-head with the Detroit Red Wings.

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When: Saturday, February 28

Puck Drop: 7:00 p.m. ET

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Listen: 99.9 The Fan, Hurricanes App

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Canes Record: 37-15-6 (80 Points, 1st – Metropolitan Division)

Canes Last Game: 5-4 Win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, Feb. 26

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Red Wings Record: 34-19-6 (74 Points, T-2nd – Atlantic Division)

Red Wings Last Game: 2-1 Win (OT) over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday, Feb. 26

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