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Two Superior police officers under internal investigation; file to be reviewed by “special acting chief”

On July 31, 2025, the Monitor received a tip that two Superior police officers were under investigation, for unknown reasons. We immediately emailed Superior Police Chief Paul Winterscheidt and...

City of Superior releases Princess Theater feasibility study

In 2022, the City of Superior purchased two vacant buildings on Tower Avenue, both of which were in disrepair—one that formerly housed Frankie’s Tavern and an adjacent commercial building....

With chalet rehab efforts paused, Spirit Mountain seeks financial assurances from city

In 2023, the City of Duluth received $13 million in bonding funds from the State of Minnesota to assist with a rehabilitation project at the Spirit Mountain Recreation Area....

Intelligence Briefing No. 54

Crying Wolf Good day, readers, On the morning of July 15, 2025, Normanna Township resident Adam Wolf went on a terrifying rampage, burning his home down, attempting to burn down two...

Duluth man accused of sexually abusing minor has long history of harassment, domestic violence

In August of 2024, 42-year-old Sky McCauley was charged with three counts of 3rd Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct for assaulting a 16-year-old girl on three separate occasions in 2022. McCauley...

Search warrants shed new light on Normanna Township use of force incident

On July 15, 2025, Normanna Township resident Adam Wolf went on a rampage, burning down his home, attempting to burn down his neighbors’ homes, and firing homemade guns at...

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Off-grid container home on Cass County farm triggers regulatory rumble

Is Chad Cane’s great sin going off-grid on the farm? When Cane began building a container home on private land, county officials trespassed on his...

Superior murder trial postponed until October, due to delayed ballistics report

The trial for a 2024 Superior homicide case was previously scheduled to begin on March 23, 2026. However, because a key piece of evidence...

Silver Bay greenhouse sues city for right to grow cannabis

In January 2025, the Silver Bay City Council passed Ordinance 11, which essentially prohibits “any retail cannabis business, temporary cannabis event or other cannabis...

Attend City Marshmallow Roast at own risk, says Parks Department

"Don't get burned," said a spokesperson.

West Theatre changes hands; former owner challenges foreclosure

The restoration of the historic West Theatre, on Central Avenue in West Duluth, was completed in 2019 by Paladin Properties LLC. Paladin also restored...