Publisher’s Desk
Hello, readers. You may have noticed changes taking place at the Monitor during the past few weeks. The most obvious change is that we’ve boosted our
North Shore Scenic Railroad unexpectedly gifted boxcars full of tools
What Ken Buehler wanted was a 40-foot boxcar; what he got was a whole lot more. The longtime North Shore Scenic Railroad director wanted to add
St. Louis County prepares for fallout from Supreme Court decision
On May 25, 2023, the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling in favor of Geraldine Tyler in her case against Hennepin County. The decision
I-35 Corridor Plan considers Duluth freeway changes, downtown freeway replacement
On May 16, 2023, Angie Bersaw, principal transportation planner with the engineering firm Bolton and Menk, gave a presentation on the future of Interstate 35 to
City studies ways to reduce road salt use
In 2022, the City of Duluth spent $493,771 on road salt. In 2023, the city has spent $583,277. The city’s work crews use road salt in
City seeks new Ojibwe co-name for Lincoln Park
At the city Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on May 10, 2023, Parks Director Jessica Peterson advised commissioners that the city wanted to give Lincoln Park
City to study feasibility of heating Lincoln Park with sewage
On May 9, 2023, Duluth Mayor Emily Larson and various city officials gathered in the small park at 19th Avenue West and Superior Street to announce
Court weighs class-action certification in stormwater fee case
On May 8, 2023, Sixth Judicial District Judge Eric Hylden heard arguments for and against certifying class-action status for a case involving Duluth stormwater management fees.
Fire crew conducts prescribed burns
On May 4, 2023, a crew with the company Prairie Restorations conducted prescribed burns at three city-owned sites in Duluth—one in Riverside (at the intersection of
Press release: Minnesota Slip Pedestrian Bridge closed to pedestrian traffic through Friday morning
From the City of Duluth Press Release-Generating Office: The Minnesota Slip Pedestrian Bridge will seasonally open to pedestrian traffic after Friday morning, May 5. Between this
