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Property tax / tax abatements can involve large sums of money in MN communities

Google’s announcement that they won’t seek a tax abatement for a proposed data center in the City of Hermantown is drawing mixed reactions from communities in Minnesota. While the Hermantown project has often been in the statewide spotlight, dozens of other Minnesota communities are in various stages of planning, proposing, or building a data center nearby.

Hermantown, MN · 21d

drydenwire.com

Washburn County Disposition and Warrant Status Reports - Oct. 15, 2026

WASHBURN COUNTY, WI -- DrydenWire has been informed by the Washburn County Clerk of Courts Office the following Criminal and Traffic Disposition and Warrant Status Reports for Washburn County. The weekly Criminal & Traffic Disposition and Warrant Status reports for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn Counties are published...

Washburn County, WI · 23d

WDIO News Duluth-Superior

Construction starts on apartment complex across from LSC main campus

Construction has begun on a new 148-unit apartment building across from Lake Superior College to help address Duluth’s housing needs.

Yahoo!

St. Louis County Approves Prospector ATV Club Cut Across Trail Permit

The St. Louis County Board voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve a new five-year permit for a short cut-across ATV trail used by the Prospector ATV Club. Club members packed the Duluth board room wearing orange hats to show their support for keeping the trail open. How the Cut-Across Trail...

St Louis County, MN · 23d

WDIO News Duluth-Superior

City of Hermantown to still see investment from Google despite dropped tax abatement pursuit

Google drops its tax abatement request for its Hermantown data center, committing to fund $100M in public infrastructure at full cost.

Hermantown, MN · 22d

howiehanson.com

Howie: Duluth Schools' old, tired referendum playbook won't answer the $15 million question

Duluth Public Schools has a serious financial problem, an equally serious credibility problem and an old, tired referendum narrative that does little to resolve either one. The administration wants more money. It warns of larger classrooms, eliminated positions, reduced educational opportunities and financial consequences if taxpayers reject two operating levy questions Nov. 3.

greatlakesecho.org

Wisconsin successfully restores habitat for piping plovers after 49 years with no sightings

A stretch of Lake Superior beach in northern Wisconsin will remain closed to the public next spring and summer with the hopes of luring back a nesting pair of endangered piping plovers, which were recently spotted there for the first time in nearly a half century. The rare shore birds...

Wisconsin · 22d

blandinonbroadband.org

EVENT Oct 26: Hermantown’s City Council to discussion data center and permitting (St Louis County)

Hermantown’s City Council will hold a dedicated meeting on Monday, Oct. 26, to consider the Special Use Permit (SUP) and other associated agreements related to. the proposed Google data center project. The SUP and Plat are set to be heard by Hermantown’s Planning and Zoning Commission at its Oct....

Hermantown, MN · 21d

WDIO News Duluth-Superior

Replenishing Duluth with new Innova trees

The city of Duluth and the University of Minnesota are working together to replace trees lost to the emerald ash borer.

fox9.com

Submissions wanted for new state park license plate highlighting North Shore

There is a competition underway right now to design the next Minnesota State Park license plate. The DNR is looking for designs that celebrate the North Shore and Lake Superior agates. Submissions will be accepted through October 31, and there will be a public vote on the finalists to decide the winner in early December.

Minnesota · 22d

WDIO News Duluth-Superior

Luminaries light the Lake the Superior Zoo for community evening

The Lake Superior Zoo was lit up on Thursday evening for a free event called Light the Horizon, hosted by members cooperative credit union. Luminaries lined the pathways throughout the zoo.

Duluth, MN · 22d

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Google drops request for tax relief from Hermantown data center proposal

HERMANTOWN — Google will no longer pursue tax abatement for its proposed data center in Hermantown. In a statement Wednesday, Oct. 14, staff with the city stated the project would generate over $240 million in property taxes over the next 20 years if approved. This includes nearly $90 million...

Hermantown, MN · 23d

MIX 108

A Downtown Duluth Eyesore Is Gone, But The Bill Is Much Bigger

A longtime eyesore on 2nd Avenue West in downtown Duluth has been demolished, clearing the way for possible redevelopment.

Duluth, MN · 25d

WDIO News Duluth-Superior

Duluth City Council passes raise for police lieutenants, 4th street redesign

Duluth City Council had a brief but impactful meeting, passing multiple items including a raise for police lieutenants and 4th street redesign on Tuesday night.

Duluth, MN · 24d

northernnewsnow.com

NRRI tests InnovaTrees in Duluth to restore urban canopy

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The City of Duluth and the University of Minnesota’s Natural Resources Research Institute are testing how a new type of tree grows in urban areas. Crews planted 25 InnovaTrees along South 59th Avenue West Wednesday morning to replace trees lost to emerald ash...

WDIO News Duluth-Superior

Construction won’t affect programs, but access to Building for Women will change

Construction to resurface the Dr. Jane Hodgson Plaza begins Wednesday. Access to the Building for Women will be from the back alley through the project.

Duluth, MN · 25d

Daily Telegram

Listen to 'Archive Dive': Douglas County benefits from Civilian Conservation Corps

For this month's episode of Archive Dive, Telegram reporter Teri Cadeau and local historian and retired librarian Teddie Meronek dive into the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and its lasting impact on Douglas County, particularly Pattison State Park. “They (CCC) really did a beautiful job out there and...

Douglas County, WI · 24d

FOX 21 Online

Minnesota voters asked to increase school funding from 1858 trust fund

It's called Minnesota's Permanent School Fund. 2.5 million acres of land is dedicated to the trust fund. The fund generates revenue from timber sales, mining activity, land leases, and other natural resource activities. The fund disburses revenue to public schools across the state, including Duluth Public Schools, at an annual distribution rate of around 2.5%.

Minnesota · 22d

FOX 21 Online

Over 500 fire officials attending the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Conference

DULUTH, Minn. (KQDS-TV)- More than 500 fire officials are in Duluth this week for the annual Minnesota State Fire Chief Conference. For over 20 years, this conference has been held. For five years, it's been at the DECC. It brings fire chiefs together to network, collaborate, and connect with a...