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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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Incline Village developer, Stearns Bank file competing federal lawsuits

Although the Incline Village site is silent and deserted today, fallout from the project has now reached our federal court system, with a recent...

Two Superior police officers under internal investigation; file to be reviewed by “special acting chief”

On July 31, 2025, the Monitor received a tip that two Superior police officers were under investigation, for unknown reasons. We immediately emailed Superior...

City of Superior releases Princess Theater feasibility study

In 2022, the City of Superior purchased two vacant buildings on Tower Avenue, both of which were in disrepair—one that formerly housed Frankie’s Tavern...

With chalet rehab efforts paused, Spirit Mountain seeks financial assurances from city

In 2023, the City of Duluth received $13 million in bonding funds from the State of Minnesota to assist with a rehabilitation project at...

Intelligence Briefing No. 54

Crying Wolf Good day, readers, On the morning of July 15, 2025, Normanna Township resident Adam Wolf went on a terrifying rampage, burning his home down,...