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City of Superior has no idea if they approved $1.3 million Swim Creative contract

At their regular meeting on June 25, 2024, the City of Superior’s Tourism Development Commission considered an agenda item which read “Discussion & Approval of SWIM Contract.” Duluth-based marketing and...

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...

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Lake County deputies raided Beaver Bay city councilor’s home in January

On Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, the Lake County Sheriff’s Department received a report of a break-in at the Beaver Bay city offices from City...

Duluth Civic Center flags do not comply with federal Flag Code

The National League of Families POW/MIA flag was created in 1972 to honor American soldiers whose lives were lost or who went missing during...

Beaver Bay to select new mayor after existing mayor’s term found invalid

A procedural error from 2022 has recently resulted in the mayor of Beaver Bay (pop. 119) vacating his seat. The town is now accepting...

Facing receivership, Endi Plaza files for bankruptcy a second time

In the wake of an unfavorable court ruling on June 6, 2025, Endi Plaza LLC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection—for the second...

Hunt for Two Harbors smiley face bandit leads to shroom arrest

On May 26, 2025, Two Harbors police officers observed spray-painted smiley faces on a retaining wall near the public boat launch. Some of the...