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John Ramos

A visit to the ice caves

As we drove through Cornucopia at 7:30 a.m. on Feb. 16, 2026, the parking lot at the eastern end of town was already filled with vehicles and people were...

Endi Plaza drops appeal, raises conspiratorial claims in receivership case

In November of 2024, Fannie Mae (the mortgage holder) filed a lawsuit for breach of contract against Endi Plaza LLC, owners of the apartment building and commercial hub located...

Lakewood supervisors cancel referendum, retain township zoning control

At their regular meeting on Jan. 14, 2026, the Lakewood Township Board of Supervisors voted to retain the township’s existing zoning ordinance, thereby settling a very controversial question. They...

City of Duluth to phase out parking meters

At the regular meeting of the Duluth Parking Commission, on Feb. 6, 2026, commissioners voted to have the city phase out their remaining coin-operated parking meters. According to Parking Services...

Entire jury pool dismissed in Deyette case; trial postponed indefinitely

On Feb. 3, 2026, jury selection for the Andrew Deyette case began in Lake County District Court, in Two Harbors. Since being filed, in June of 2024, the case...

Burger King franchisee settles with City of Duluth for failing to comply with Sick and Safe Time ordinance

On Jan. 26, 2026, the Duluth City Council passed Resolution 70, approving a settlement agreement with Cave Enterprises, a franchisee which operates 178 Burger King restaurants across the Midwest,...

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Lincoln Park Flats discontinues hotel, restores 24 apartments

A Lincoln Park apartment building which stirred controversy when it created a hotel out of a third of its units in 2023 has quietly...

OIR report flags flawed investigation, nepotism in Superior Police Department, leaves broader questions unanswered

On April 17, 2025, Superior Mayor Jim Paine informed the city’s Public Safety Committee that he was unable to resolve “urgent” issues at the...

Spirit Mountain to negotiate with private operator to manage ski hill

At their regular meeting on March 3, 2026, the Spirit Mountain Board of Directors authorized a working group to enter negotiations with Mountain Capital...

Hermantown data center developer buys property for 3-15 times assessed value

According to property sales information filed with the St. Louis County Recorder’s Office, Harmony Group LLC has purchased four parcels of land along Morris...

City of Duluth addresses Tischer Creek fish kill

On Feb. 23, 2026, Duluth Public Works Director Jim Benning and Utility Programs Coordinator Ryan Granlund gave a presentation to the Duluth City Council...