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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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Finland

Entire jury pool dismissed in Deyette case; trial postponed indefinitely

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On Feb. 3, 2026, jury selection for the Andrew Deyette case began in Lake County District Court, in Two Harbors. Since being filed, in...
DULUTH

Burger King franchisee settles with City of Duluth for failing to comply with Sick and Safe Time ordinance

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On Jan. 26, 2026, the Duluth City Council passed Resolution 70, approving a settlement agreement with Cave Enterprises, a franchisee which operates 178 Burger...
Cook County

Grand Marais church youth leader arrested for stalking, threatening minor girl

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On Jan. 12 and Jan. 13, 2026, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office received calls from members of the Grand Marais Evangelical Free Church, because...
DULUTH

Council approves $35,000 to pay for delays in DECC hot water line project

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In March of 2025, the City of Duluth advertised for bids to replace the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) hot water line, which heats...
Hayward

Hayward school district covers up basketball coach’s complaints

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For three years, Matthew Lobitz was involved with the Hayward, Wisconsin athletic program. As Junior Varsity boys basketball coach and an assistant soccer coach,...