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Mark A. Baker and John Ramos

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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Former Grand Marais youth leader sentenced for harassing teens

In January of 2026, Cook County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 30-year-old church youth leader Micah Avery for harassing and stalking two teenage Grand Marais girls....

Duluth columnist violates journalistic ethics

Local journalist Howie Hanson is the proprietor of HowieHanson.com, a Duluth news and opinion blog. In his Oct. 4 column, Howie raved about Community...

Jay Link settles with multiple women in invasion-of-privacy cases

In the fall of 2020, two separate civil cases were filed against Jay Link, of Minong, Wisconsin. Ten women alleged that Link had posted...

Proctor expands North 40 Trail, adds bridges and boardwalks

In 2023, the City of Proctor constructed a trail loop on a city-owned 40-acre parcel on the north end of town—the North 40 Trail....

New Hermantown Charter Commission prepares to redefine city government

On Sept. 21, 2026, Sixth Judicial District Chief Judge Rachel Sullivan signed an order to establish a seven-member Charter Commission for the City of...