Duluth News Tribune demands $167 to publish letter to editor
In 2018, the Duluth News Tribune instituted a new policy: During election season, letters to the editor written in support of particular candidates will be treated as “paid political...
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)....
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...
Duluth YMCA takes over management of Superior YMCA, declines to say why
Before Carl Klubertanz was hired as the executive director of the Superior Douglas County Family YMCA, in March of 2022, he spent 7 years as YMCA director of facilities...
