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Former State Representative Jason Metsa charged with furnishing alcohol to minor

On July 6, 2024, former three-term (2013-2019) State Representative Jason Metsa was arrested and lodged in the St. Louis County Jail on probable case of third-degree criminal sexual conduct....

Bong Center seeks to acquire pieces of Marge

Housing a robust collection of artifacts from all branches of the US military, the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center, in Superior, is named after one of America’s top...

City reports second reservoir discharge into Tischer Creek

On Aug. 1, 2024, residents of Duluth’s Hunters Park neighborhood noticed large numbers of dead fish in Tischer Creek. The City of Duluth subsequently reported that 400 to 500...

Construction Crew media letter highlights deep-seated problems at Community Action Duluth

Community Action Duluth (CAD) is a nonprofit located in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. CAD provides programs for low-income and marginalized individuals in the Duluth community. Their most popular, the...

Friends of Finland director terminated in connection with Andrew Deyette case

On Aug. 20, 2024, at the regular monthly meeting of the Crystal Bay Township Board in Finland, board supervisors (and a sizable audience) learned that Friends of Finland (FOF)...

Proposed blight ordinance stirs concern in Silver Bay

On Aug. 5, 2024, a large number of Silver Bay residents gathered at the Reunion Hall for a public hearing on a blight ordinance being considered by the City...

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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,...