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2 city officials signed NDAs when Duluth was being considered for data center project

The City of Hermantown’s proposed data center project has received a lot of public scrutiny in recent weeks, primarily because the project has been shrouded in secrecy for over...

Endi bankruptcy dismissed; affidavit shows Luzy Ostreicher used rent proceeds for Incline Village project, other unauthorized expenses

On Oct. 9, 2025, in the Southern District of New York, United States Bankruptcy Judge Sean H. Lane dismissed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case which had been filed by...

22 county employees signed NDAs for data center project

On Oct. 13, 2025, the Monitor and other media outlets reported that three St. Louis County Commissioners had signed nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) with Mortenson Development Inc.: Annie Harala, Keith...

At the Oct. 20 Hermantown City Council meeting, two data center supporters were from Hermantown

On Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, to pave the way for a 1.8-million-square-foot data center, the Hermantown City Council considered Ordinance 2025-17, which would rezone 220 acres in the Adolph...

Hermantown officials deceived citizens, manipulated public process to pave way for data center

On Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, the Hermantown City Council will vote on whether to change the zoning in the Adolph neighborhood (in the southwest corner of the city) from...

Bait backpack catches alleged Gilbert thief

Throughout the summer of 2025, the Town of Gilbert experienced numerous thefts from homes and vehicles. On Sept. 5, 2025, police officers placed a mountain bike and backpack containing...

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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...

Authorities consider enhanced charges for Mahtowa woman following death of DWI victim

On Aug. 3, 2026, when St. Louis County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a motor vehicle accident on Midway Road, near the I-35 on-ramp, they...

DECC seeks naming rights agreement to keep ice in DECC Arena

Although the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) has been planning to eliminate ice sports from the DECC Arena since 2023, DECC Executive Director Dan...

As competition grows, Superior continues expansion of broadband network

The Superior City Council approved Ordinance 23-4326 on Nov. 7, 2023, authorizing the creation of a municipal broadband utility, Connect Superior. The city broke...