Monitor wins state award for Swanson coverage
The year 2022 will undoubtedly be remembered by residents of Two Harbors, Minnesota, as an unusual time. That was the year their self-proclaimed “visionary” mayor, Chris Swanson, announced that...
Safe Haven casual employees unionize, negotiate
This past May, seven casual employees with the Safe Haven Battered Women’s Shelter, in Duluth, voted to unionize. A “casual employee” is one who works 16 hours or less...
Press release: Former Minnesota Governor Launches Series of Forums Detailing Threats to Minnesota Water
Former Governor Arne Carlson has returned to the public stage recently. The Monitor passes along the following press release, which was sent to us by Mr. Carlson's group.
Detailing Threats...
Sky Harbor Airport changes planned
Beginning in August, new construction will commence on Park Point at Sky Harbor Airport, which is located at the end of Lake Avenue.
Currently, the 82-acre airport has nine buildings...
State auditor flags concerns with DECC accounting, use of public funds
On June 30, 2023, the Minnesota State Auditor’s Office released the 2022 Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) audit report, which found “significant deficiencies” in areas related to financial recordkeeping...
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. Judge Hylden’s decision...
