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Superior police seize “over $100,000 worth” of fireworks in latest raid on business

On July 20, 2023, the regular meeting of Superior’s Public Safety Committee was enlivened when Superior Police Chief Nick Alexander mentioned that the police department had seized “an extremely...

McDavitt firefighters berate reporters, take no action on Kallio

On Aug. 2, 2023, the Monitor initially reported that McDavitt Township Fire Chief Nick Kallio had failed to tell township supervisors that he had been convicted of child sexual...

Vendor estimates suggest hockey booster club overcharged parents for apparel

With additional reporting by Sean McGee As part of the Monitor’s investigation into the financial dealings of the East End Hockey Boosters (EEHB), we analyzed EEHB budget line items. We...

Nemadji hopes to dredge ponds to boost water storage capacity

As the City of Duluth proceeds with a $5.5 million refurbishment of the irrigation system at Enger Golf Course, the City of Superior is also working to improve its...

Duluth school district evasive in booster club inquiry

The Monitor’s investigation into former Duluth East Hockey Coach Mike Randolph and the East End Hockey Boosters (EEHB) began in June of 2023. When I learned the EEHB was...

Rumors of unqualified McDavitt firefighters responding to calls unfounded

The Monitor initially reported on McDavitt Township Fire Chief Nick Kallio’s failure to report a child sex-abuse conviction to township supervisors on Aug. 2, 2023. On Aug. 8, Mr. Kallio...

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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.