Monthly Archives: August, 2026
Behind closed doors, Hermantown staff disparage data center opponents
Department heads at the City of Hermantown have an unusual practice: On the day following City Council meetings, they gather to grade the meeting on how well they believe...
Mayor Paine advocates for roosters
While the Superior community’s interest in urban poultry farming continues to grow, the City of Superior has yet to establish a city ordinance to regulate it. Some of the...
Hermantown officials consider preparing scripts for councilors to use during data center meeting
Over the past year or so, as Google has made steady strides toward developing a data center in Hermantown, opponents have been frustrated by the apparent lack of engagement...
Cook County sues contractor for failing to fix pickleball courts’ “dead spots”
After having new tennis and pickleball courts installed in Grand Marais in 2023, Cook County is suing the contractor, Upper Midwest Athletic Corporation (UMAC), for allegedly failing to correct...
