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Minneapolis Star Tribune opens Duluth office

Over the last few months, readers of the Minneapolis Star Tribune may have noticed more stories about Duluth within its pages. The Star Tribune opened a satellite office in Duluth this...

St. Louis County farmers oppose elk introduction

At the St. Louis County Board meeting on Oct. 22, 2019, held in McDavitt Town Hall in rural McDavitt Township (population 459), the biggest issue to arise was not on the...

Publisher’s Desk

Hello, readers. As the Monitor arrives at its four-month anniversary, we are pleased to note that our last 14 stories have been scoops—stories we reported first. The Duluth News Tribune...

Bristolwood resident suggests Campus Connector Trail alternative

On Oct. 16, 2019, board members of the Duluth-Superior Metropolitan Interstate Council (MIC) gathered in the Douglas County Government Center for their monthly meeting. Among the items on the agenda was...

City Council approves another $100,000 for Spirit Mountain

On Oct. 14, 2019, without discussion, the Duluth City Council unanimously approved Resolution 681, granting Spirit Mountain $100,000 in tourism tax proceeds to make a final lease payment on the ski...

Bristolwood NIMBYs oppose Campus Connector Trail segment

It’s been a while since we’ve had a NIMBY issue in Duluth. NIMBY, as readers may know, stands for Not In My Backyard, and NIMBY issues arise when government entities propose...

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Hermantown data center developer buys property for 3-15 times assessed value

According to property sales information filed with the St. Louis County Recorder’s Office, Harmony Group LLC has purchased four parcels of land along Morris...

City of Duluth addresses Tischer Creek fish kill

On Feb. 23, 2026, Duluth Public Works Director Jim Benning and Utility Programs Coordinator Ryan Granlund gave a presentation to the Duluth City Council...

After legacy of breakdowns, Minnesota Slip Pedestrian Bridge performing well

At the Duluth City Council’s agenda session on Feb. 19, 2026, councilors reviewed Resolution 110, which will award $52,000 to the Duluth Entertainment Convention...

A visit to the ice caves

As we drove through Cornucopia at 7:30 a.m. on Feb. 16, 2026, the parking lot at the eastern end of town was already filled...

Endi Plaza drops appeal, raises conspiratorial claims in receivership case

In November of 2024, Fannie Mae (the mortgage holder) filed a lawsuit for breach of contract against Endi Plaza LLC, owners of the apartment...