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,...
Lakewood Township clerk calls sheriff on Monitor reporter
The Duluth Monitor recently added Lakewood Township (pop. 2,340) to its reporting beat. Monitor Publisher John Ramos attended a couple of Lakewood Town Hall public meetings, on Strand Road,...
Report on Tischer Creek fish kill could be 6-9 months away
On Nov. 6, 2024, at the regular monthly meeting of Duluth’s Natural Resources Commission (NRC), commissioners asked the administration for an update on the investigation started by the Minnesota...
Alleged thief rolls self up in carpet to evade capture
On Oct. 26, 2024, St. Louis County deputies responded to a suspicious activity call at a little past 11 p.m. A Meadowlands property owner had reported that a masked...
Duluth man charged with vandalizing Sky Harbor Airport business
On Oct. 29, 2024, Duluth police officers responded to a call at the Sky Harbor Airport, where the airport manager observed blood smeared the exterior of the airport terminal,...
Superior acquires Princess Theatre artifacts at auction
On Oct. 23, 2024, at the regular monthly meeting of Superior’s Historic Preservation Committee, Housing Planner Jeff Skrenes informed committee members that he had acquired four Princess Theatre artifacts...
