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Rice Lake neighbors oppose hot mix asphalt plant

Eagle Lake Land Company wants to build a hot mix asphalt plant north of Duluth, in Rice Lake. The owner of Eagle Lake Land Co., Scott Sinnott, is also...

Federal, state officials fast-track Park Point beach nourishment

On June 24, 2020, the City of Duluth hosted a virtual meeting with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the Minnesota Department of Natural...

“Stop this insanity”: Minor title change upsets some Duluthians

On May 6, 2020, Duluth Mayor Emily Larson attended a virtual meeting of the Duluth Charter Commission to speak in support of an ordinance she was crafting, which would...

With 750K grant on hold, Lincoln Park project returns to earlier form

On Feb. 22, 2016, the Duluth City Council approved the Lincoln Park Mini-Master Plan. The plan offered many suggestions for improving the park, including fixing up the pavilion, repaving...

City plans heavier enforcement of sidewalk shoveling

One of many planning efforts interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic has been the City of Duluth’s ongoing struggle to keep city sidewalks clear of snow and ice in the...

City Council fails to make hard decision on Spirit Mountain

At the May 26, 2020 meeting of the Duluth City Council, held remotely via Webex from Duluth City Hall, the Council was tasked with approving Spirit Mountain’s annual budget....

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Entire jury pool dismissed in Deyette case; trial postponed indefinitely

On Feb. 3, 2026, jury selection for the Andrew Deyette case began in Lake County District Court, in Two Harbors. Since being filed, in...

Burger King franchisee settles with City of Duluth for failing to comply with Sick and Safe Time ordinance

On Jan. 26, 2026, the Duluth City Council passed Resolution 70, approving a settlement agreement with Cave Enterprises, a franchisee which operates 178 Burger...

Grand Marais church youth leader arrested for stalking, threatening minor girl

On Jan. 12 and Jan. 13, 2026, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office received calls from members of the Grand Marais Evangelical Free Church, because...

Council approves $35,000 to pay for delays in DECC hot water line project

In March of 2025, the City of Duluth advertised for bids to replace the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) hot water line, which heats...

Hayward school district covers up basketball coach’s complaints

For three years, Matthew Lobitz was involved with the Hayward, Wisconsin athletic program. As Junior Varsity boys basketball coach and an assistant soccer coach,...