City avoids appeal of Sugarloaf project
When people disagree with decisions made by the Duluth Planning Commission, the appeals process allows for their concerns to be heard by the City Council. The councilors consider appeals...
Major changes made to Spirit Mountain rehab plan without board knowledge
Ever since Mayor Emily Larson formed a task force to save Spirit Mountain, in July of 2020, the City of Duluth has concealed information relating to the effort from...
DECC looks to replace Pioneer Hall chiller
In February of 2020, the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) was laying the groundwork for a major upgrade of its cooling system. DECC staff worried that the chiller in...
City to solicit ideas for Lot D (again)
On July 12, 2021, city planners hosted a special meeting of the Duluth Economic Development Authority (DEDA) at Lot D, on the waterfront, to discuss the site’s potential for...
Dam neighbors causing problems in Twin Ports
This past March, users of the Duluth, Winnipeg, and Pacific (DWP) trail in West Duluth noticed a beaver dam being built in the drainage ditch adjacent to the trail....
City proposes big spend on Spirit Mountain, ignoring risks
On May 6, 2021, Duluth Mayor Emily Larson announced that the city would like to spend an additional $24 million on Spirit Mountain improvements. The money is needed to...
