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John Ramos and Mark A. Baker

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...

John Ramos and Mark A. Baker - December 16, 2023

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,...

John Ramos and Mark A. Baker - September 22, 2023

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Airports

Duluth mayor, county board chair endorsed aviation tax cuts, didn’t tell constituents

May 17, 2025 1

On March 25, 2025, Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert and St. Louis County Board Chair Annie Harala wrote letters to the House Committee on Taxes,...

Airports

Bills moving through Minnesota Legislature would deliver hefty tax breaks to Cirrus Aircraft, other aviation companies

May 15, 2025 3

Two bills currently moving through the Minnesota House of Representatives (and their Senate companion bills) would give millions of dollars in tax cuts to...

Beaver Bay

Annual Beaver Bay smelt fry to feature local Beaver River smelt

May 12, 2025 0

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, for the first time in more than 30 years, the City of Beaver Bay (pop. 120) will host a...

Douglas County

City of Superior ignored complaints about houses cracking on Ohio Avenue, neighbors say

May 9, 2025 1

In February 2024, construction of three new Superior homes began on the 1500 block of Ohio Avenue. After the foundation holes were dug and...

Itasca County

Former Itasca County court administrator pleads guilty to felony theft from student band group

May 6, 2025 0

On May 5, 2025, former Itasca County Court Administrator Heather Porterfield pled guilty to one felony theft charge, in relation to a business account...