Monthly Archives: November, 2025

Buhl

Buhl bar owner charged with pull-tab fraud

The owner of Billy’s Pit Stop Pub n’ Grub in Buhl was recently charged with paying out over $68,000 in pull-tab winnings to herself since August of 2024. Under Minnesota...

John Ramos - November 8, 2025

Douglas County

Mayor of Superior proactively bans NDAs minutes after fulfilling Monitor’s data request for NDAs

On Oct. 27, 2025, the Monitor continued its investigation into our local governments’ use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) by filing a public records request with the City of Superior....

John Ramos - November 6, 2025

St. Louis County

St. Louis County Board manipulated public process to silence public input on NDAs

A number of media outlets reported on the events of the St. Louis County Board meeting of Oct. 14, 2025, but none exposed how the board cynically manipulated the...

John Ramos - November 6, 2025

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Beaver Bay

State Auditor reports red flags, discrepancies in Beaver Bay financial records

July 16, 2026 0

Beaver Bay citizens have been concerned about the town’s finances since 2023, when City Clerk Kristy Gregory was hired. After Beaver Bay resident Ellie...

Lakewood Township

Duluthian defrauded in Lakewood variance scam

July 11, 2026 0

When Duluthian Erik Lindgren was looking for property to build his hunting camp, he found a promising ten-acre parcel in Lakewood Township. The tax-forfeited...

DULUTH

Lake Superior College instructor faces 19 charges for recording students in bathroom

July 8, 2026 0

On July 8, 2026, Lake Superior College biology professor Maxwell Minor-Smith was charged with one felony and 18 gross misdemeanors for allegedly recording students...

Eveleth

Former Dean of Students charged for engaging in criminal sexual conduct with Rock Ridge High School student

July 6, 2026 0

In St. Louis County District Court, on July 6, 2026, Eveleth resident and long-time educator Christopher Chad was charged for engaging in criminal sexual...

Douglas County

Judge Glonek objects to Monitor’s “false and misleading” Facebook post

July 5, 2026 0

On June 3, 2026, I published a post on the Duluth Monitor’s Facebook page entitled, “Never Trust Confidentiality Claims,” where I described how frequently...