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Lawsuit alleges lender fraudulently acquired London East townhome already paid for by buyer

A lawsuit is proceeding against Renovo Capital by prospective London East homeowner Ryan Wippler, who alleges that the Wayzata-based lending company foreclosed on the London East development knowing that...

Tischer Creek fish kill spurs public concern at Natural Resources Commission meeting

At the regular meeting of Duluth’s Natural Resources Commission (NRC), on Aug. 7, 2024, five members of the public were in attendance—an unusually large audience for this commission. All...

Driver with 4X legal blood alcohol content injures 6 in head-on collision near Silver Bay

On Aug. 5, 2024, at approximately 6 pm, a Ford Econoline van pulled out of a driveway onto Highway 61, near Silver Bay. Initially, the van began to travel...

Tischer Creek fish kill coincided with City of Duluth reservoir release

On Aug. 1, 2024, a number of posts on social media reported large numbers of dead fish in Tischer Creek, in the Hunters Park neighborhood of Duluth. The following...

City will soon enforce metered parking 7 days/week in Canal Park

The city parking lots at the north end of Canal Park (near Endion Station and the steam plant) are currently enforced seven days per week. On Aug. 2, 2024,...

Individual who repeatedly harassed Grand Marais Library staff faces two assault charges

An employee with the Grand Marais Public Library first reported Christopher Frank to police on May 22, 2024, when Frank posted death threats against the employee in a Facebook...

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No-bid “change orders” add $2 million to Shoppers Ramp/New Garrick Building project price tag

On Thursday, April 22, 2026, the Duluth Economic Development Authority (DEDA) will consider Resolution 12, which, if approved, will increase the price tag for...

Off-grid container home on Cass County farm triggers regulatory rumble

Is Chad Cane’s great sin going off-grid on the farm? When Cane began building a container home on private land, county officials trespassed on his...

Superior murder trial postponed until October, due to delayed ballistics report

The trial for a 2024 Superior homicide case was previously scheduled to begin on March 23, 2026. However, because a key piece of evidence...

Silver Bay greenhouse sues city for right to grow cannabis

In January 2025, the Silver Bay City Council passed Ordinance 11, which essentially prohibits “any retail cannabis business, temporary cannabis event or other cannabis...

Attend City Marshmallow Roast at own risk, says Parks Department

"Don't get burned," said a spokesperson.