Municipality
City of Superior uses arbitrary rules to censor critics
I began reporting on Superior, Wisconsin on June 14, 2023, when I attended a meeting of the Historic Preservation Committee. Entering the room, I was surprised to see that...
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 $400,000 over budget...
Superior IT Committee recommends creating municipal broadband utility
On Oct. 11, 2023, the Superior Communications and Information Technology Committee unanimously recommended the creation of a city-owned broadband utility.
The Committee also recommended approval of a $238,000 no-bid contract...
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 Birkerts
On Aug. 26, 2023, the City of Duluth...
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 for Roger Reinert...
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 lot of visitors...
