Municipality
Beaver Bay to select new mayor after existing mayor’s term found invalid
A procedural error from 2022 has recently resulted in the mayor of Beaver Bay (pop. 119) vacating his seat. The town is now accepting applications to fill the vacancy.
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Facing receivership, Endi Plaza files for bankruptcy a second time
In the wake of an unfavorable court ruling on June 6, 2025, Endi Plaza LLC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection—for the second time in a six-month period.
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Hunt for Two Harbors smiley face bandit leads to shroom arrest
On May 26, 2025, Two Harbors police officers observed spray-painted smiley faces on a retaining wall near the public boat launch. Some of the smiley faces were old and...
As Swim Creative fails to meet social media management goals, City of Superior considers doubling their compensation
On June 25, 2024, the City of Superior’s Tourism Development Commission approved a six-month marketing contract with Swim Creative. For $1,750 per month, Swim Creative was responsible for the...
Silver Bay City Council includes City Center Park in state bonding request
On May 19, 2025, the Silver Bay City Council considered including $4 million for construction of the proposed City Center Park in its state bonding request. The plan for...
Cause of Spirit Mountain’s maintenance shed fire still undetermined
On the evening of April 26, 2025, Duluth firefighters responded to a report of a blaze on Knowlton Creek Boulevard, in Norton Park. A large pole building and all...
