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DFL official accused of fatal hit-and-run had resignation nixed by party leaders

Despite reportedly moving to resign her post after being charged with vehicular homicide—and after party officials reported to Minnesota media that she was stepping down—a high-ranking Democratic Farmer-Labor official...

Report: Former East hockey coach Mike Randolph created ‘intimidating and hostile’ environment for players

Shortly before now-former Duluth East boys hockey coach Mike Randolph resigned, in the spring of 2021, an investigator hired by Duluth Public Schools concluded that the coach created an...

No charges after probe into hockey booster club’s finances

After a years-long investigation, Jennifer LaMaster will not be facing criminal charges. As president of the now-defunct East End Hockey Boosters, LaMaster managed the finances of the club from...

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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...