Judge Cuzzo upholds one restraining order, dismisses three against Monitor publisher
On Oct. 10, 2022, in Lake County District Court, Judge Michael Cuzzo upheld a harassment restraining order which former Two Harbors Mayor Chris Swanson had filed
While under contract with Ruth’s Vegetarian Gourmet, Mayor Swanson advocated for their expansion project with city
In late January of 2020, Jennifer Sterbenz, the newly-hired Director of Community Development for the City of Two Harbors, received an email from a citizen with
Boss Swanson, Part II: Shining light of hope
Two Harbors Mayor Chris Swanson loves entrepreneurs, and takes pride in what he has done to promote entrepreneurialism in Two Harbors. One might even say that
Woot woot! Mayor Swanson promoted Swanson businesses 50 times on Facebook
On March 9, 2022, I published an article entitled “Mayor Swanson promoted own businesses 97 times on city Twitter account.” The mayor, who did not appreciate
Short-term rental boom creates housing shortage in Two Harbors
“There’s one house for sale in Two Harbors,” realtor Sue Bott told the Two Harbors Planning Commission, incredulously, on March 1, 2022. “Well, there was a
Swanson News Roundup
As the Monitor enters its sixth week investigating Two Harbors, our switchboard operators are having trouble keeping up with all the news tips and rumors coming
Boss Swanson, Part I: Poaching Lou’s Fish
“We love jobs and want to see more in Two Harbors. If you are looking to start a business, or already have a business, feel free
Mayor Swanson promoted own businesses 97 times on city Twitter account
The first tweet on the official Twitter account of Two Harbors Mayor Chris Swanson is a pun. It appeared on April 5, 2017, shortly after Swanson
Two Harbors mayor allegedly used position to fundraise for nonprofit, while under contract with them
Mayor Chris Swanson can’t blame Mr. O for his own behavior. The mayor of Two Harbors recently came under fire when news broke that his daughter’s
Unmasking Mr. O
It’s not easy being a big thinker. Christopher Swanson, the mayor of Two Harbors, Minnesota, has had a rough few weeks. On Jan. 20, 2022, the
