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...
Superior Police Investigator Lerette resigns, as federal lawsuit against City of Superior proceeds
At the regular meeting of the Superior Police and Fire Commission on Oct. 8, 2025, Police Chief Paul Winterscheidt notified commissioners that Officer Mikayla Lerette had resigned from the...
Delayed DECC heating system replacement project completed
At the regular board meeting of the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, on Sept. 25, 2025, DECC Executive Director Dan Hartman expressed concern about ongoing delays in the DECC’s heating...
Duluth Parking Commission increases on-street parking rate to $2.50 per hour
At the regular monthly meeting of the Duluth Parking Commission, on Oct. 3, 2025, commissioners approved raising on-street parking rates from $1.50 to $2.50 per hour.
Currently, 25 cents purchases...
Silver Bay woman charged with faking terminal illness to swindle funds
On Oct. 23, 2024, Lake County emergency medical personnel responded to a 911 call from Our Place, a Finland restaurant. Penny Jo Haupt, a 63-year-old Silver Bay resident, had...
City to seek private operator for Spirit Mountain
The City of Duluth plans to gauge whether private ski hill operators have any interest in managing Spirit Mountain, by issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) in October.
At the...
