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DULUTH

Incline Village developer failed to pay property taxes in 2024

As Incline Village project construction begins at the top of the hill, on the site of the former Central High School, property tax records reveal that the owner, STC...
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DULUTH

Lakeview Tower first TIF project in Duluth to subsidize vacation rentals

On March 26, 2025, the Duluth Economic Development Authority (DEDA) approved an eighth amendment to the Lakeview Tower development agreement, thereby allowing for 34 of the 210 apartment units...
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DULUTH

Incline Village developer showed no need for $75 million subsidy approved by City Council

On June 10, 2024, the Duluth City Council approved a resolution authorizing a $75 million Tax Increment Financing (TIF) subsidy for Phase One of the Incline Village project, which...
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DULUTH

Incline Plaza developer embroiled in synagogue fraud case

On Feb. 12, 2024, the Duluth City Council approved a development agreement with the companies Chester Creek View LLC and Incline Plaza Development LLC, authorizing them to receive tax...
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DULUTH

Investigation finds no evidence for Ostreicher claims

The Duluth City Council recently approved a development agreement with various companies owned by New York resident Lazar Ostreicher, who plans to build a half-billion dollar project on the...
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DULUTH

City of Duluth to phase out parking meters

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At the regular meeting of the Duluth Parking Commission, on Feb. 6, 2026, commissioners voted to have the city phase out their remaining coin-operated...
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...