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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...

City declines to address Civic Center encampment issue

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine has ignited protests worldwide, including in Duluth. On March 11, 2024, local supporters of Palestine turned out in force at the Duluth City...

Incline Village developer’s RICO lawsuit dismissed

On April 4, 2024, the Monitor reported on a case in New York State Court, where Lazar Ostreicher, his wife Malka, and two others are alleged to have fraudulently...

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Superior landfill gas-to-data project terminated over a year ago

In November of 2023, the City of Superior entered into a contract with Vespene Energy, a California company interested in constructing a small data...

How the data center guided the new Hermantown Comprehensive Plan

The most important document underlying Google’s proposed data center in Adolph is the City of Hermantown’s 2045 Comprehensive Plan. The city would not have...

Broken Burke Apartments elevator makes life difficult for disabled tenants

Managed by Accessible Space Inc. out of St. Paul, the Burke Apartments serve tenants with mobility issues and other physical disabilities. On Aug. 13,...

Superior woman paints 90 rocks in memory of father

On Aug. 17, 2026, Superior resident Gemma Davies and her husband, Brad, spent the day traveling around the Twin Ports and along Lake Superior’s...

State shuts down Northland Driving School

On Aug. 13, 2026, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Driver & Vehicle Services (DVS) taped a Cease and Desist Order to the door...