City grapples with high cost of parking ramp safety
On Oct. 6, 2023, at the regular monthly meeting of the Duluth Parking Commission, Parking Services Manager Mark Bauer informed commissioners that the Parking Division was
Duluth library among Modernist architect’s favorite buildings
Every structure that I have built has been a first for me—I have refused to emulate any existing form or idea.Gunnar BirkertsOn Aug. 26, 2023, the
KOOL 101.7 and B-105 failed to disclose details about political advertising
On Tuesday, Sept 12, 2023, a political ad for Roger Reinert aired for the first time on Duluth radio stations B-105 and KOOL 101.7: “A vote
McDavitt considers building campground for birders
At the monthly meetings of the McDavitt Township Board, the attending township supervisors and residents share stories about birders. The small township (pop. 459) sees a
DECC plans $1 million in payroll cuts
On Sept. 28, 2023, at the regular board meeting of the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, DECC Executive Director Dan Hartman informed board members he intended to
911 dispatch report reveals more details on Hietala incident
On Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, Duluth police responded to a 911 call that Duluth East High School football coach Joe Hietala was drunk on school grounds.
McDavitt firefighters berate reporters, take no action on Kallio
On Aug. 2, 2023, the Monitor initially reported that McDavitt Township Fire Chief Nick Kallio had failed to tell township supervisors that he had been convicted
Vendor estimates suggest hockey booster club overcharged parents for apparel
With additional reporting by Sean McGeeAs part of the Monitor’s investigation into the financial dealings of the East End Hockey Boosters (EEHB), we analyzed EEHB budget
Rumors of unqualified McDavitt firefighters responding to calls unfounded
The Monitor initially reported on McDavitt Township Fire Chief Nick Kallio’s failure to report a child sex-abuse conviction to township supervisors on Aug. 2, 2023.On Aug.
In wake of Tyler decision, lawsuits against St. Louis County begin
In May of 2023, the United States Supreme Court ruled on the case of Tyler v. Hennepin, finding in favor of the plaintiff, Geraldine Tyler. In
