Duluth has many trails within its borders, but only one trail exists almost entirely on historic infrastructure. Over the course of half a mile, the Incline Steps ascend more...
On June 5, 2023, a source alerted me to an interesting post on Facebook, which stated that employees of Community Action Duluth (CAD) had not received their paychecks on...
In April, DECC Executive Director Dan Hartman shared unfortunate news with representatives of the Duluth Amateur Hockey Association (DAHA) and the Duluth Figure Skating Club (DFSC): The DECC could...
Hello, readers. You may have noticed changes taking place at the Monitor during the past few weeks. The most obvious change is that we’ve boosted our output of news....
What Ken Buehler wanted was a 40-foot boxcar; what he got was a whole lot more.
The longtime North Shore Scenic Railroad director wanted to add a 40-foot boxcar to...
On May 25, 2023, the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling in favor of Geraldine Tyler in her case against Hennepin County. The decision will have national...
On a 2.5-acre site in Morgan Park, the Duluth Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) is building 12 modest single-family homes on 50-foot-wide lots. The...
Beaver Bay citizens have been concerned about the town’s finances since 2023, when City Clerk Kristy Gregory was hired. After Beaver Bay resident Ellie...
When Duluthian Erik Lindgren was looking for property to build his hunting camp, he found a promising ten-acre parcel in Lakewood Township. The tax-forfeited...
On July 8, 2026, Lake Superior College biology professor Maxwell Minor-Smith was charged with one felony and 18 gross misdemeanors for allegedly recording students...
In St. Louis County District Court, on July 6, 2026, Eveleth resident and long-time educator Christopher Chad was charged for engaging in criminal sexual...