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John Ramos

Woot woot! Mayor Swanson promoted Swanson businesses 50 times on Facebook

On March 9, 2022, I published an article entitled “Mayor Swanson promoted own businesses 97 times on city Twitter account.” The mayor, who did not appreciate my findings, filed...

Short-term rental boom creates housing shortage in Two Harbors

“There’s one house for sale in Two Harbors,” realtor Sue Bott told the Two Harbors Planning Commission, incredulously, on March 1, 2022. “Well, there was a couple hours ago....

Swanson News Roundup

As the Monitor enters its sixth week investigating Two Harbors, our switchboard operators are having trouble keeping up with all the news tips and rumors coming in. One story we...

Boss Swanson, Part I: Poaching Lou’s Fish

“We love jobs and want to see more in Two Harbors. If you are looking to start a business, or already have a business, feel free to reach out...

Mayor Swanson promoted own businesses 97 times on city Twitter account

The first tweet on the official Twitter account of Two Harbors Mayor Chris Swanson is a pun. It appeared on April 5, 2017, shortly after Swanson took office. “Hey...

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...

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Beaver Bay to select new mayor after existing mayor’s term found invalid

A procedural error from 2022 has recently resulted in the mayor of Beaver Bay (pop. 119) vacating his seat. The town is now accepting...

Facing receivership, Endi Plaza files for bankruptcy a second time

In the wake of an unfavorable court ruling on June 6, 2025, Endi Plaza LLC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection—for the second...

Hunt for Two Harbors smiley face bandit leads to shroom arrest

On May 26, 2025, Two Harbors police officers observed spray-painted smiley faces on a retaining wall near the public boat launch. Some of the...

As Swim Creative fails to meet social media management goals, City of Superior considers doubling their compensation

On June 25, 2024, the City of Superior’s Tourism Development Commission approved a six-month marketing contract with Swim Creative. For $1,750 per month, Swim...

Silver Bay City Council includes City Center Park in state bonding request

On May 19, 2025, the Silver Bay City Council considered including $4 million for construction of the proposed City Center Park in its state...