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City of Duluth addresses Tischer Creek fish kill

John Ramos - February 24, 2026

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After legacy of breakdowns, Minnesota Slip Pedestrian Bridge performing well

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After legacy of breakdowns, Minnesota Slip Pedestrian Bridge performing well

John Ramos - February 20, 2026

At the Duluth City Council’s agenda session on Feb....

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Endi Plaza drops appeal, raises conspiratorial claims in receivership case

John Ramos - February 15, 2026

In November of 2024, Fannie Mae (the mortgage holder)...

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City of Duluth to phase out parking meters

John Ramos - February 9, 2026

At the regular meeting of the Duluth Parking Commission,...

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Burger King franchisee settles with City of Duluth for failing to comply with Sick and Safe Time ordinance

John Ramos - February 2, 2026

On Jan. 26, 2026, the Duluth City Council passed...

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Council approves $35,000 to pay for delays in DECC hot water line project

John Ramos - January 28, 2026

In March of 2025, the City of Duluth advertised...

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NDAs of the Northland

John Ramos - January 19, 2026

In October 2025, the Monitor and other media outlets...

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Hayward school district covers up basketball coach’s complaints

John Ramos - January 24, 2026

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Chair of Title VI Committee accuses Monitor of “hound[ing]...

John Ramos - January 6, 2026

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Grievance hearing exposes dysfunction on American Indian Parent Advisory...

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John Ramos - April 24, 2025

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Former Superior Teachers Union president charged with drunk driving,...

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ARCO Coffee facilities closed due to ongoing fire code violations

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Shiprock Management charged Superior tenant $60/month to cover city’s $10.75/month garbage and recycling fee

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Mayor Paine halted zoning application and subsequent land sale, lawsuit alleges

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Federal judge threatens Mr. O’s lawyer with “significant repercussions” in flawed lawsuit

Duluth Monitor - July 14, 2024

On June 10, 2024, the Monitor reported that a...

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Mr. O’s defamation lawsuit dismissed

Duluth Monitor - June 10, 2024

On March 28, 2024, the Monitor reported that the...

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Return of the underwater hotel

John Ramos - May 2, 2024

Some stories never go away. To recap, in 2022, Two...

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Mr. O sues News Tribune for defamation

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City of Duluth addresses Tischer Creek fish kill

On Feb. 23, 2026, Duluth Public Works Director Jim Benning and Utility Programs Coordinator Ryan Granlund gave a presentation to the Duluth City Council on the Tischer Creek fish...

John Ramos - February 24, 2026

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After legacy of breakdowns, Minnesota Slip Pedestrian Bridge performing well

At the Duluth City Council’s agenda session on Feb. 19, 2026, councilors reviewed Resolution 110, which will award $52,000 to the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) for operating the...

John Ramos - February 20, 2026

Bayfield County

A visit to the ice caves

As we drove through Cornucopia at 7:30 a.m. on Feb. 16, 2026, the parking lot at the eastern end of town was already filled with vehicles and people were...

John Ramos - February 17, 2026

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Endi Plaza drops appeal, raises conspiratorial claims in receivership case

In November of 2024, Fannie Mae (the mortgage holder) filed a lawsuit for breach of contract against Endi Plaza LLC, owners of the apartment building and commercial hub located...

John Ramos - February 15, 2026

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Lakewood supervisors cancel referendum, retain township zoning control

At their regular meeting on Jan. 14, 2026, the Lakewood Township Board of Supervisors voted to retain the township’s existing zoning ordinance, thereby settling a very controversial question. They...

John Ramos - February 12, 2026

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Hello Readers, Welcome to Duluth’s newest news publication, the Duluth Monitor. We’re living in the future now, so we’ve decided to part ways with the...

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Western Waterfront Trail segment halted indefinitely

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On June 11, 2019, Deputy Planning Director Adam Fulton updated the Duluth Planning Commission on the city’s efforts to develop standards for tiny houses. According to The Tiny...