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Mark A. Baker

DULUTH

City of Duluth self-sabotages housing goals

The creation of all types of housing (single-family, apartments, condos)—at affordable, market-rate, and high-end price points—has long been a policy objective for the City of Duluth. In Duluth’s 2023...
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Proctor

City of Proctor failed to disclose $850,000 discount on sports dome land sale

In the summer of 2024, project developer NGP LLC approached the City of Proctor to propose the development of the NXS National Sports Complex. The developer was interested in...
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DULUTH

Promised housing fail: Former Ordean Building now boutique hotel

On Sept. 19, 2023, the City of Duluth announced the results of a Downtown Housing Study, which showed a large demand for all types of housing in downtown Duluth. The...
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DULUTH

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...