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What's next for historic Lutsen Resort property as owner faces arson charges?

The welcome sign to a lodge
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety State Fire Marshal division began an investigation into the Feb. 6 Lutsen Resort Lodge fire one month after the historic building burned to the ground Monday, March. 11, 2024 at the site in Lutsen, Minn.
Erica Dischino for MPR News

The future of a North Shore landmark — the Lutsen Resort property — is in question after the owner, Bryce Campbell, allegedly burned down the main lodge building in 2024.

Campbell's in the midst of court proceedings right now and maintains his innocence, but developers are circling, should he lose his case.

Duluth News Tribune Reporter Tom Olsen joined Cathy Wurzer to talk about the property’s uncertain future and what Lutsen Resort means historically and economically to the community.

“One of the attorneys who’s been involved in this kind of described it as the most prime piece of undeveloped real estate you're going to find on the North Shore,” Olsen said. “Pretty much every other acre, I think, of the North Shore has been gobbled up by something. I think a lot of folks probably see a real opportunity here.”

Listen to the conversation by clicking the player button above.