Lakewood supervisors cancel referendum, retain township zoning control
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 a very controversial question. They...
City of Duluth to phase out parking meters
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 parking meters.
According to Parking Services...
Entire jury pool dismissed in Deyette case; trial postponed indefinitely
On Feb. 3, 2026, jury selection for the Andrew Deyette case began in Lake County District Court, in Two Harbors. Since being filed, in June of 2024, the case...
Burger King franchisee settles with City of Duluth for failing to comply with Sick and Safe Time ordinance
On Jan. 26, 2026, the Duluth City Council passed Resolution 70, approving a settlement agreement with Cave Enterprises, a franchisee which operates 178 Burger King restaurants across the Midwest,...
Grand Marais church youth leader arrested for stalking, threatening minor girl
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 they had concerns about one...
Council approves $35,000 to pay for delays in DECC hot water line project
In March of 2025, the City of Duluth advertised for bids to replace the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) hot water line, which heats the facility. On April 28,...
