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Two Harbors mayor allegedly used position to fundraise for nonprofit, while under contract with them

Mayor Chris Swanson can’t blame Mr. O for his own behavior. The mayor of Two Harbors recently came under fire when news broke that his daughter’s newly-formed company, First Day...

Unmasking Mr. O

It’s not easy being a big thinker. Christopher Swanson, the mayor of Two Harbors, Minnesota, has had a rough few weeks. On Jan. 20, 2022, the Duluth News Tribune reported...

City avoids appeal of Sugarloaf project

When people disagree with decisions made by the Duluth Planning Commission, the appeals process allows for their concerns to be heard by the City Council. The councilors consider appeals...

Major changes made to Spirit Mountain rehab plan without board knowledge

Ever since Mayor Emily Larson formed a task force to save Spirit Mountain, in July of 2020, the City of Duluth has concealed information relating to the effort from...

DECC looks to replace Pioneer Hall chiller

In February of 2020, the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) was laying the groundwork for a major upgrade of its cooling system. DECC staff worried that the chiller in...

City to solicit ideas for Lot D (again)

On July 12, 2021, city planners hosted a special meeting of the Duluth Economic Development Authority (DEDA) at Lot D, on the waterfront, to discuss the site’s potential for...

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Four charged in illegal spruce top cutting operation

On Oct. 4, 2024, St. Louis County deputies responded to a report about “suspicious activity” in Northland Township (about 35 miles north of Duluth)...

Superior Public Safety Committee recommends spending 50K to resolve “urgent” police department issues

Superior Mayor Jim Paine and City Attorney Frog Prell were in attendance at the Superior Public Safety Committee meeting on April 17, 2025, to...

Spirit Mountain ordered to pay $908,651 to alpine coaster manufacturer

On April 10, 2025, following a four-day trial, a St. Louis County jury found Spirit Mountain liable for $908,651 in damages to Wiegand Sports...

Lakeview Tower first TIF project in Duluth to subsidize vacation rentals

On March 26, 2025, the Duluth Economic Development Authority (DEDA) approved an eighth amendment to the Lakeview Tower development agreement, thereby allowing for 34...

Former Superior Teachers Union president charged with drunk driving, resisting arrest

At 11 p.m. on March 22, 2025, the Superior Police Department received a report of a red Jeep Cherokee driving erratically and striking curbs...