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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 newly-formed company, First Day...

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 Duluth News Tribune reported...

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 proposes big spend on Spirit Mountain, ignoring risks

On May 6, 2021, Duluth Mayor Emily Larson announced that the city would like to spend an additional $24 million on Spirit Mountain improvements. The money is needed to...

City working on plan to replace lead water service lines

Of the approximately 28,000 buildings with running water in the City of Duluth, more than 5,000 have water service lines made of lead. The city is conducting a lead-pipe...
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City looks to bolster Community Investment Trust fund with ordinance change

On Sept. 4, 2025, during a budget presentation to the Duluth City Council, Mayor Roger Reinert introduced a new Community Investment Trust fund (CIT)...

City of Superior receives $250,000 Bunge Dock grant

On Sept. 2, 2025, the Superior Common Council accepted a $250,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The federal funds are intended to...

Intelligence Briefing No. 55

Good day, readers, For two years, mayors, city councilors, and community boosters have been promoting the renovation of the Ordean Building (and 30-plus new apartments)...

Promised housing fail: Former Ordean Building now boutique hotel

On Sept. 19, 2023, the City of Duluth announced the results of a Downtown Housing Study, which showed a large demand for all types of...

Fayal Township Board of Supervisors chair faces call for resignation, following alleged Menards rebate card theft

At their regular monthly meeting, on Aug. 19, 2025, the Fayal Township Board of Supervisors passed a resolution calling for the resignation of Board...