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McDavitt firefighters berate reporters, take no action on Kallio

On Aug. 2, 2023, the Monitor initially reported that McDavitt Township Fire Chief Nick Kallio had failed to tell township supervisors that he had been convicted of child sexual...

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...

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Do subsidized single-family homes address Duluth’s housing needs?

On a 2.5-acre site in Morgan Park, the Duluth Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) is building 12 modest single-family homes on 50-foot-wide lots. The...

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

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...

Duluthian defrauded in Lakewood variance scam

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...

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

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...

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

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...