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John Ramos

City of Superior uses arbitrary rules to censor critics

I began reporting on Superior, Wisconsin on June 14, 2023, when I attended a meeting of the Historic Preservation Committee. Entering the room, I was surprised to see that...

City grapples with high cost of parking ramp safety

On Oct. 6, 2023, at the regular monthly meeting of the Duluth Parking Commission, Parking Services Manager Mark Bauer informed commissioners that the Parking Division was $400,000 over budget...

Duluth library among Modernist architect’s favorite buildings

Every structure that I have built has been a first for me—I have refused to emulate any existing form or idea. Gunnar Birkerts On Aug. 26, 2023, the City of Duluth...

McDavitt considers building campground for birders

At the monthly meetings of the McDavitt Township Board, the attending township supervisors and residents share stories about birders. The small township (pop. 459) sees a lot of visitors...

DECC plans $1 million in payroll cuts

On Sept. 28, 2023, at the regular board meeting of the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, DECC Executive Director Dan Hartman informed board members he intended to make $1 million...

DECC seeks $1 million loan from city to meet cash-flow emergency

On Sept. 15, 2023, at a special meeting of the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center board of directors, DECC Executive Director Dan Hartman told board members that the balance of...

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No-bid “change orders” add $2 million to Shoppers Ramp/New Garrick Building project price tag

On Thursday, April 22, 2026, the Duluth Economic Development Authority (DEDA) will consider Resolution 12, which, if approved, will increase the price tag for...

Off-grid container home on Cass County farm triggers regulatory rumble

Is Chad Cane’s great sin going off-grid on the farm? When Cane began building a container home on private land, county officials trespassed on his...

Superior murder trial postponed until October, due to delayed ballistics report

The trial for a 2024 Superior homicide case was previously scheduled to begin on March 23, 2026. However, because a key piece of evidence...

Silver Bay greenhouse sues city for right to grow cannabis

In January 2025, the Silver Bay City Council passed Ordinance 11, which essentially prohibits “any retail cannabis business, temporary cannabis event or other cannabis...

Attend City Marshmallow Roast at own risk, says Parks Department

"Don't get burned," said a spokesperson.