Yearly Archives: 2024
Promoters of half-billion-dollar project struggle to answer questions
On Feb. 8, 2024, at the Duluth City Council’s regular agenda-setting session, Director of Planning and Economic Development Chad Ronchetti provided councilors with an overview of the proposed 10-year,...
Lawsuit alleges Commissioner Nelson broke Open Meeting Law, disparaged fellow commissioner
On Nov. 9, 2023, Fredenberg Township resident Clayton Cich filed a lawsuit against St. Louis County Commissioner Keith Nelson, alleging that Nelson had violated Minnesota’s Open Meeting Law (OML)....
Superior stocks up on UV light bulbs for wastewater treatment plant
On Feb. 1, 2024, at the regular meeting of Superior’s Public Works Committee, Public Works Director Todd Janigo explained why the city’s wastewater treatment plant had recently ordered an...
Essentia denies rumors of sinking building, robot attacks
Ever since Essentia completed their $900 million medical center expansion, in July of 2023, the Monitor has been receiving reports that the new building is “sinking,” resulting in the...
City Planning Department overruled inspector’s concerns about Riverwest vacation rentals
Vacation rentals, or vacation dwelling units (VDUs), are private residences which owners lease out as lodging on a short-term basis, as an alternative to hotel stays. On Sept. 22,...
Monitor reporter points out Planning Department mistake, saves homeowner $917
In order for homeowners to be granted a variance exception from city code for a construction project, they must go through an application process and their request must be...
