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Gary Doty and the bird: A day at the Aquarium

“I love this place! They’ve got everything!” The Sturgeon General July 29, 2000 was opening day, and the Great Lakes Aquarium was throwing a party. Colorful wind socks shaped like bottom-feeding...

Finland youth program director charged with lewd conduct around children

On June 13, 2024, during a routine patrol south of Silver Bay, Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy Jack Dietz noticed a vehicle parked along Highway 3, at the entrance to...

Superior officials refuse to discuss cancelled Charlie Berens contract

On March 6, 2024, the City of Superior’s Tourism Development Commission (TDC) voted to recommend approval of a contract with Charlie Berens, a well-known Wisconsin comedian and social media...

Silver Bay mayor sought key land acquisition before public disclosure of Boathouse Bay project

On July 1, 2024, the Silver Bay City Council chambers were packed to capacity with residents interested in a selection of agenda items pertaining to the Boathouse Bay project: Purchase...

As perjury case moves to County Attorney, Les Grumdahl attempts to settle with Holly Brown

On June 14, 2024, the Monitor reported that local Window and Siding Contractor Les Grumdahl was being investigated by the Duluth police for perjury. Specifically, in a breach-of-contract case...

Superior to pay $1,750 per month for “organic social media management”

“Organic social media” generally refers to the online marketing strategy businesses use to maximize their social media exposure and/or sales without having to pay for advertising. Authentic organic social...

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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,...