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John Ramos

Vendor estimates suggest hockey booster club overcharged parents for apparel

With additional reporting by Sean McGee As part of the Monitor’s investigation into the financial dealings of the East End Hockey Boosters (EEHB), we analyzed EEHB budget line items. We...

Nemadji hopes to dredge ponds to boost water storage capacity

As the City of Duluth proceeds with a $5.5 million refurbishment of the irrigation system at Enger Golf Course, the City of Superior is also working to improve its...

Duluth school district evasive in booster club inquiry

The Monitor’s investigation into former Duluth East Hockey Coach Mike Randolph and the East End Hockey Boosters (EEHB) began in June of 2023. When I learned the EEHB was...

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...

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Remaining two residents ordered to leave beleaguered Hermantown trailer park

In December of 2024, due to ongoing building code violations at Hermantown’s Maple Field Trailer Park, the owner, Steven Schneeberger, was charged with six...

Five companies file mechanics liens against Urbane 218 as building nears completion

On Dec. 18, 2025, Duluth Economic Development Authority Director Tricia Hobbs issued a Notice of Breach to Urbane 218 LLC, the developer of the...

Two wrongful death lawsuits against Cirrus Aircraft moved to St. Louis County

Within the past year, two active lawsuits against Cirrus Design Corporation have been transferred to the St. Louis County District Court. Both lawsuits allege...

Firefighting airplane struck multiple times by gunfire, alleged sovereign citizen arrested

On May 20, 2026, St. Louis County deputies arrested Portage Township resident Daniel Pettit on suspicion of shooting at a firefighting airplane as it...

Convicted murderer appeals sentence, receives longer sentence

A man convicted of murdering three Duluth men in 1994 appealed his sentence in 2025, on the grounds that it was illegal. St. Louis...