Sunday, September 27, 2026

BUSINESS

Two Harbors City Council’s Question and Answer Session Sheds Light on Economic Goals for the City

The City of Two Harbors is looking to grow. Like many areas, it wants more people, more business, more economy, more opportunities. How to...

Minnesota’s $6.6B Export Surge Meets New Canadian Border Friction

Minnesota’s global exports rebounded strongly in the second quarter of 2026, climbing 14% year over year to $6.6 billion, according to new trade figures...

Duluth City Council Updates Regulations on Short-Term Vacation Rentals

At its September 14 meeting, the Duluth City Council voted to adopt updated regulations and enforcement measures for short-term vacation rental properties (STR). The...

Phillipich named VP of Lending at THFCU

TWO HARBORS, Minn. – Jeff Phillipich has been named Vice-President of Lending at Two Harbors Federal Credit Union (THFCU). He succeeds Darla Abrahamson, who...

Saving Birchwood: The Bold Gamble to Preserve Housing in Grand Marais

One Roof Community Housing celebrated the comprehensive rehabilitation and grand reopening of Birchwood Apartments in Grand Marais this week with a brief program, a...

Local Author Ryan Rodgers Brings Where the Green Light Shines to Grand Marais

I caught author Ryan Rodgers after he returned from Isle Royale, where he had spent the last stretch of summer canoeing and hiking with...

Abrahamson to Retire from Two Harbors Federal Credit Union

TWO HARBORS, Minn. – Darla Abrahamson, Vice-President of Lending for Two Harbors Federal Credit Union (THFCU), is retiring after 22 years of service. Abrahamson’s professional...

Castle Danger Brewery Celebrates 15 Years of Dangerously Good Beer

On Saturday, August 15th, Castle Danger Brewery marked a major milestone with its 15th Anniversary Celebration. The team summed up the spirit of the...

Walz Issues Executive Order to Halt Mining Permits Near Boundary Waters Watershed: Hauschild Pushes Back

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on Tuesday announced an Executive Order (EO 26-10) to address the contentious, long-running issue of mining near the Boundary Waters....

Dock Boy to Bush Pilot: JT McMillion’s Memoir ‘Arctic Circle Dreams’ Takes Readers on a High-Flying Journey

John (JT) McMillion, a Gunflint Trail resident, released a memoir earlier this year of his years as a bush pilot in the wilds of...

LOCAL NEWS

C-26-005– Motion by Hoops supported by Bathke to approve with conditions a conditional use application for the redevelopment and expansion of the existing Silver...