Minnesota Power makes flooding worse downstream of Island Lake
On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, a major storm dropped more than seven inches of rain across northern Minnesota, causing widespread flooding and property damage.
Residents of Bowman and Hunter Lakes,...
Gary Doty and the bird: A day at the Aquarium
“I love this place! They’ve got everything!”
The Sturgeon General
July 29, 2000 was opening day, and the Great Lakes Aquarium was throwing a party. Colorful wind socks shaped like bottom-feeding...
Finland youth program director charged with lewd conduct around children
On June 13, 2024, during a routine patrol south of Silver Bay, Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy Jack Dietz noticed a vehicle parked along Highway 3, at the entrance to...
Superior officials refuse to discuss cancelled Charlie Berens contract
On March 6, 2024, the City of Superior’s Tourism Development Commission (TDC) voted to recommend approval of a contract with Charlie Berens, a well-known Wisconsin comedian and social media...
Silver Bay mayor sought key land acquisition before public disclosure of Boathouse Bay project
On July 1, 2024, the Silver Bay City Council chambers were packed to capacity with residents interested in a selection of agenda items pertaining to the Boathouse Bay project:
Purchase...
As perjury case moves to County Attorney, Les Grumdahl attempts to settle with Holly Brown
On June 14, 2024, the Monitor reported that local Window and Siding Contractor Les Grumdahl was being investigated by the Duluth police for perjury. Specifically, in a breach-of-contract case...
