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...
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...
