Grand Rapids couple charged with torture, captured on camera, of seven-year-old daughter
On Dec. 19, 2024, Grand Rapids residents Jaymeson and Vivian Wahlstrom were arrested and charged with torture of a seven-year-old child—Jaymeson’s daughter (and Vivian’s stepdaughter) Aurora.
As the Monitor reported...
City plans to improve water system efficiency with new water line across country club golf course
On Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, the Duluth City Council will consider Resolution 994, which proposes awarding $1,155,180 to Northland Constructors for the “Upper Lakeside Water Interconnect” project. By installing...
Amid mortgage foreclosure and fraud allegations, Endi Plaza owner files for bankruptcy
Endi Plaza, the apartment building and retail hub located at 21st Avenue East and London Road, is owned by Endi Plaza LLC. Lazar Ostreicher of Monsey, New York is...
Irate Rice Lake councilor hurls accusations, another threatens to resign, and the Monitor is brought into it before the sheriff is called
On Nov. 25, 2024, at the regular monthly meeting of the Rice Lake City Council, grievances about the recent election and related issues intruded at several points. Before the...
St. Louis county attorney declines to file charges in Les Grumdahl perjury investigation
Holly Brown has been dealt another blow by the legal system.
As the Monitor originally reported on March 5, 2024, Ms. Brown is facing the loss of her home in...
Clint Massie pleads guilty to four counts of child sexual abuse
On the morning of Dec. 4, 2024, a panel of jurors was standing by in the St. Louis County District Courthouse in Duluth, waiting for Judge Dale Harris to...
