Credit card statements suggest booster club president used club funds for personal expenses
On Aug. 29, 2024, the St. Louis County Attorney’s office formally announced that the county would not be pursuing criminal charges against the East End Hockey Boosters (EEHB) or...
Clint Massie jailed for probation violation
On Feb. 20, 2025, Clint Franklin Massie was arrested and taken into custody by Duluth police for violating the terms of his pre-sentencing release. Massie pled guilty to four...
Residents concerned about City of Duluth’s response to blight reports
The City of Duluth website offers a Blight Complaint Form for citizens to report illegal dumping, abandoned vehicles, hoarding, and other solid waste concerns. The Monitor regularly receives communications...
Superior public defender offers baffling interpretation of statute
When Wisconsin courts issue a summons to someone to appear for a criminal matter, the summons is supposed to be served on the intended party by a member of...
Lakeside town clerk unexpectedly resigns, board appoints replacement
In January, the Town of Lakeside, Wisconsin (pop. 691) was shaken by the unexpected resignation of long-time Town Clerk RuthAnn Schnepper, who had held the office for more than...
As Spirit Mountain pays off “wildly popular” alpine coaster, personal-injury lawsuit lingers
On Jan. 22, 2025, Spirit Mountain made their final lease payment on the alpine coaster, concluding a 15-year payment plan which commenced in 2010. The recreation area now owns...
