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
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
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,”
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.
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
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
Two Harbors native faces another fraud lawsuit
On Nov. 19, 2023, the Monitor reported on Paul Croft, the Two Harbors native whose flashy Chattanooga accounting firm Croft & Frost had collapsed amid allegations
McDavitt Township acquires control of fire department
For years, the number of firefighters on the McDavitt Township Volunteer Fire Department has been decreasing, making it increasingly difficult to staff. In December, the nonprofit
Judge rules in favor of HRA at 2808 Wicklow
On Nov. 14, 2023, Judge Eric Hylden ruled on the case at 2808 Wicklow Street, where a tenant of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) had
West Theatre defaults on more than $1 million in mortgage loans
The West Theatre, located on Central Avenue in West Duluth, is owned by Bob Boone, publisher of the Reader Weekly. Mr. Boone acquired the historic theater
