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Monthly Archives: August, 2024

Virginia man charged with stabbing two in puppy deal gone bad

On Aug. 14, 2024, at 1:16 AM, law enforcement officers from the City of Virginia, the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, and the Minnesota State Patrol responded to a...

City moves forward with plan to drain Hartley Pond, restore Tischer Creek

Plans to drain Hartley Pond and restore Tischer Creek took a step forward this week. Both the city Parks Commission and Natural Resources Commission authorized the Department of Natural...

Superior’s “third largest” municipal forest actually nation’s 13th largest

The City of Superior is understandably proud of its municipal forest, an expansive acreage along the St. Louis River Estuary which features the St. Louis River Water Trail and...

Friends of Finland leadership ignored years of complaints about Andrew Deyette

At a special meeting of the Crystal Bay Township Board, held on July 30, 2024 in Finland, Minnesota, the room was packed with interested citizens. The board had convened...

Lawsuit alleges lender fraudulently acquired London East townhome already paid for by buyer

A lawsuit is proceeding against Renovo Capital by prospective London East homeowner Ryan Wippler, who alleges that the Wayzata-based lending company foreclosed on the London East development knowing that...

Tischer Creek fish kill spurs public concern at Natural Resources Commission meeting

At the regular meeting of Duluth’s Natural Resources Commission (NRC), on Aug. 7, 2024, five members of the public were in attendance—an unusually large audience for this commission. All...

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Manion Truss president says he did not deceive workers about plant closure

On Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, Rob Manion, president of Manion Truss & Components in Superior, called all employees to a special meeting. He informed...

Manion Truss to close Dec. 19, eliminating 43 jobs

Manion’s Truss & Components is a building products manufacturer located in Superior, at 1300 Garfield Avenue. Manion’s employs 43 at their Superior location. Manion’s...

Grievance hearing exposes dysfunction on American Indian Parent Advisory Committee

A Nov. 19, 2025 post on the Facebook page for the Duluth Public Schools Indian Parent Committees read, “If you are interested in participating...

Mayor Paine halted zoning application and subsequent land sale, lawsuit alleges

A lawsuit filed in federal court on Oct. 9, 2025 alleges that Superior Mayor Jim Paine and Planning Director Jason Serck improperly used their...

Proposed zoning move to St. Louis County stirs concern in Lakewood Township

In St. Louis County, only four townships manage their own zoning codes—Duluth, Gnesen, Lakewood, and Midway Townships. Zoning regulations in the remaining 143 townships...