St. Louis County
“A wake-up call”: DECC ammonia leak exposes safety concerns, draws EPA investigation
One year ago, on July 13, 2021, the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) and the neighboring Marcus Theaters were evacuated due to an ammonia leak from a chiller housed...
Publisher’s Desk
Hello, readers.
Man, oh man. Life is crazy sometimes.
One story. Three months ago, we planned to publish one story about Mayor Chris Swanson and Two Harbors, Minnesota—“Unmasking Mr. O.” Today,...
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...
