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DULUTH

City of Duluth did not require proof of Incline Village developer’s financing before approving TIF subsidy

On June 2, 2025, Duluth Economic Development Authority (DEDA) Director Tricia Hobbs sent Luzy Ostreicher, developer of the Incline Village project, a Notice of Breach, which identified eight violations...
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DULUTH

Absent enforcement, illegal vacation rentals proliferate in Duluth

A “vacation rental” is a residential property which is rented out for short-term stays as commercial lodging. Online marketplaces like Airbnb and VRBO have enabled the rapid spread of...
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DULUTH

Riverwest vacation rentals violate rules, receive special treatment from city

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 hotels. Over the past decade,...
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City of Duluth addresses Tischer Creek fish kill

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On Feb. 23, 2026, Duluth Public Works Director Jim Benning and Utility Programs Coordinator Ryan Granlund gave a presentation to the Duluth City Council...
DULUTH

After legacy of breakdowns, Minnesota Slip Pedestrian Bridge performing well

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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...
Bayfield County

A visit to the ice caves

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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...
DULUTH

Endi Plaza drops appeal, raises conspiratorial claims in receivership case

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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 Township

Lakewood supervisors cancel referendum, retain township zoning control

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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...