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National Bank of Commerce account holder loses $4,000 to text scam

On Nov. 15, 2024, a Superior resident (who wishes to remain anonymous) visited the website of the National Bank of Commerce (NBC), his financial institution, in order to obtain...

After six crashes in 2024, Superior Public Safety Committee recommends four-way stop at 18th Street and Cumming

On Dec. 19, 2024, at the regular monthly meeting Superior’s Public Safety Committee, City Councilor Ruth Ludwig introduced a resolution which would establish a four-way stop at the North...

As public records requests proliferate, Superior invests in data compliance software

On Nov. 19, 2024, the Superior Common Council approved an $11,591 annual contract with JustFOIA, a Florida company whose software will help the city track and promptly fulfill public...

Esko man charged for threatening Rice Lake couple with school bus

On Oct. 29, 2024, St. Louis County deputies were alerted by Chisholm police that an Esko man named Andrew VanHauer had threatened to drive a bus through the home...

Proctor man charged for pistol-whipping girlfriend during home invasion

On July 25, 2024, Proctor police responded to a report of domestic violence at a Fifth Street residence, where they found a 27-year-old female “in a traumatized emotional state,...

Homicide suspect feared others killing his family

On Nov. 7, 2024, Duluthians were stunned to learn that five people had been killed in West Duluth. At two separate crime scenes, before turning the gun on himself,...

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City of Duluth addresses Tischer Creek fish kill

On Feb. 23, 2026, Duluth Public Works Director Jim Benning and Utility Programs Coordinator Ryan Granlund gave a presentation to the Duluth City Council...

After legacy of breakdowns, Minnesota Slip Pedestrian Bridge performing well

At the Duluth City Council’s agenda session on Feb. 19, 2026, councilors reviewed Resolution 110, which will award $52,000 to the Duluth Entertainment Convention...

A visit to the ice caves

As we drove through Cornucopia at 7:30 a.m. on Feb. 16, 2026, the parking lot at the eastern end of town was already filled...

Endi Plaza drops appeal, raises conspiratorial claims in receivership case

In November of 2024, Fannie Mae (the mortgage holder) filed a lawsuit for breach of contract against Endi Plaza LLC, owners of the apartment...

Lakewood supervisors cancel referendum, retain township zoning control

At their regular meeting on Jan. 14, 2026, the Lakewood Township Board of Supervisors voted to retain the township’s existing zoning ordinance, thereby settling...