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John Ramos and Mark A. Baker

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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DULUTH

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

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

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

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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

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

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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

Silver Bay greenhouse sues city for right to grow cannabis

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

Attend City Marshmallow Roast at own risk, says Parks Department

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