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Cyndi Martin admitted taking opioids 5 hours prior to fatal Nashwauk hit-and-run

On Nov. 19, 2024, in Itasca County District Court, 64-year-old Grand Rapids resident Cynthia “Cyndi” Martin was charged with Criminal Vehicular Homicide for her role in an incident which...

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,...

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Remaining two residents ordered to leave beleaguered Hermantown trailer park

In December of 2024, due to ongoing building code violations at Hermantown’s Maple Field Trailer Park, the owner, Steven Schneeberger, was charged with six...

Five companies file mechanics liens against Urbane 218 as building nears completion

On Dec. 18, 2025, Duluth Economic Development Authority Director Tricia Hobbs issued a Notice of Breach to Urbane 218 LLC, the developer of the...

Two wrongful death lawsuits against Cirrus Aircraft moved to St. Louis County

Within the past year, two active lawsuits against Cirrus Design Corporation have been transferred to the St. Louis County District Court. Both lawsuits allege...

Firefighting airplane struck multiple times by gunfire, alleged sovereign citizen arrested

On May 20, 2026, St. Louis County deputies arrested Portage Township resident Daniel Pettit on suspicion of shooting at a firefighting airplane as it...

Convicted murderer appeals sentence, receives longer sentence

A man convicted of murdering three Duluth men in 1994 appealed his sentence in 2025, on the grounds that it was illegal. St. Louis...