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John Ramos

News Tribune deathly afraid of criticism

On July 15, 2019, the Duluth News Tribune wrote an editorial criticizing Mayor Emily Larson for not telling citizens that she was using millions of dollars of the new...

Former chief administrative officer enjoys little bonus

A lot of people who work for the government find that when they leave public service, they can continue to draw money from the government by providing consulting services....

Planning Commission approves height variance for new apartment building

On July 9, 2019, the Duluth Planning Commission approved a height variance for a new 98-unit apartment building to be built on South Street, overlooking the freeway and the...

News Tribune struggles to keep up

On July 15, 2019, the Duluth News Tribune published a lengthy editorial: “More transparency needed with Duluth’s street improvement program, tax.” In it, the newspaper took Mayor Emily Larson...

Community Investment Trust Fund tapped for housing rehab

On July 15, 2019, the Duluth City Council approved Resolution 508, which withdrew $250,000 from the Community Investment Trust fund (CIT) and deposited it into a housing rehabilitation fund. The money...

Board of Trade TIF plan goes to City Council

On July 9, 2019, Chicago developers David Dubin and Naganat Guru held a public informational session in Duluth City Hall to answer questions about their plans for the Board...

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Broken Burke Apartments elevator makes life difficult for disabled tenants

Managed by Accessible Space Inc. out of St. Paul, the Burke Apartments serve tenants with mobility issues and other physical disabilities. On Aug. 13,...

Superior woman paints 90 rocks in memory of father

On Aug. 17, 2026, Superior resident Gemma Davies and her husband, Brad, spent the day traveling around the Twin Ports and along Lake Superior’s...

State shuts down Northland Driving School

On Aug. 13, 2026, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Driver & Vehicle Services (DVS) taped a Cease and Desist Order to the door...

Behind closed doors, Hermantown staff disparage data center opponents

Department heads at the City of Hermantown have an unusual practice: On the day following City Council meetings, they gather to grade the meeting...

Mayor Paine advocates for roosters

While the Superior community’s interest in urban poultry farming continues to grow, the City of Superior has yet to establish a city ordinance to...