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John Ramos

Community Action Duluth loses qualified builder, jeopardizes construction training program

Community Action Duluth (CAD) is a local nonprofit agency which administers a variety of programs aimed at assisting the community. Their most popular program is the annual Tax Site,...

Les Grumdahl clear-cut stirs controversy in Duluth Township

In early December, commuters on the Highway 61 expressway were startled to see that 18 acres of trees had been clear-cut near the McQuade Road intersection, north of Duluth....

DECC security guard charged with window-peeping/recording minor girl, other women

On Dec. 2, 2024, a 17-year-old girl visited the on-site workout facilities at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC)—a perk enjoyed by DECC employees and their families. As she...

Blatnik Bridge project to eliminate last trace of Twin Ports Horse Market

Before the Minnesota Department of Transportation can rebuild the Blatnik Bridge, they plan to acquire land near the base of the bridge via eminent domain. A 2023 petition filed...

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...

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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...

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...

Grand Marais church youth leader arrested for stalking, threatening minor girl

On Jan. 12 and Jan. 13, 2026, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office received calls from members of the Grand Marais Evangelical Free Church, because...

Council approves $35,000 to pay for delays in DECC hot water line project

In March of 2025, the City of Duluth advertised for bids to replace the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) hot water line, which heats...

Hayward school district covers up basketball coach’s complaints

For three years, Matthew Lobitz was involved with the Hayward, Wisconsin athletic program. As Junior Varsity boys basketball coach and an assistant soccer coach,...