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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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DULUTH

Do subsidized single-family homes address Duluth’s housing needs?

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On a 2.5-acre site in Morgan Park, the Duluth Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) is building 12 modest single-family homes on 50-foot-wide lots. The...
Beaver Bay

State Auditor reports red flags, discrepancies in Beaver Bay financial records

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Beaver Bay citizens have been concerned about the town’s finances since 2023, when City Clerk Kristy Gregory was hired. After Beaver Bay resident Ellie...
Lakewood Township

Duluthian defrauded in Lakewood variance scam

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When Duluthian Erik Lindgren was looking for property to build his hunting camp, he found a promising ten-acre parcel in Lakewood Township. The tax-forfeited...
DULUTH

Lake Superior College instructor faces 19 charges for recording students in bathroom

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On July 8, 2026, Lake Superior College biology professor Maxwell Minor-Smith was charged with one felony and 18 gross misdemeanors for allegedly recording students...
Eveleth

Former Dean of Students charged for engaging in criminal sexual conduct with Rock Ridge High School student

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In St. Louis County District Court, on July 6, 2026, Eveleth resident and long-time educator Christopher Chad was charged for engaging in criminal sexual...