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John Ramos

Rumors of unqualified McDavitt firefighters responding to calls unfounded

The Monitor initially reported on McDavitt Township Fire Chief Nick Kallio’s failure to report a child sex-abuse conviction to township supervisors on Aug. 2, 2023. On Aug. 8, Mr. Kallio...

In wake of Tyler decision, lawsuits against St. Louis County begin

In May of 2023, the United States Supreme Court ruled on the case of Tyler v. Hennepin, finding in favor of the plaintiff, Geraldine Tyler. In 2015, Ms. Tyler...

As Duluth golf struggles, Nemadji booms

At the regular meeting of the City of Superior Finance Committee, on Aug. 10, 2023, Nemadji Golf Course Manager Tom Beaudry presented the committee with a proposal to lease...

McDavitt Fire Department responded to at least four calls since chief’s sex abuse conviction

On Aug. 2, the Monitor reported on McDavitt Township Fire Chief Nick Kallio, who did not inform the McDavitt Township Board that he had been convicted on April 18,...

McDavitt Township fire chief pled guilty to child sex abuse in April, did not tell township supervisors

On Jan. 26, 2022, in 6th District Court in Virginia, Minnesota, 32-year-old Nicholas Allan Kallio was charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual misconduct. The complaint stated that...

Invoices suggest East hockey booster club overcharged parents for captain’s practices

In high-school hockey, prior to the regular season beginning, hopeful hockey players participate in what are known as “captain’s practices,” which are run by the hockey team captains. No...

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Duluth Civic Center flags do not comply with federal Flag Code

The National League of Families POW/MIA flag was created in 1972 to honor American soldiers whose lives were lost or who went missing during...

Beaver Bay to select new mayor after existing mayor’s term found invalid

A procedural error from 2022 has recently resulted in the mayor of Beaver Bay (pop. 119) vacating his seat. The town is now accepting...

Facing receivership, Endi Plaza files for bankruptcy a second time

In the wake of an unfavorable court ruling on June 6, 2025, Endi Plaza LLC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection—for the second...

Hunt for Two Harbors smiley face bandit leads to shroom arrest

On May 26, 2025, Two Harbors police officers observed spray-painted smiley faces on a retaining wall near the public boat launch. Some of the...

As Swim Creative fails to meet social media management goals, City of Superior considers doubling their compensation

On June 25, 2024, the City of Superior’s Tourism Development Commission approved a six-month marketing contract with Swim Creative. For $1,750 per month, Swim...