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Resident files harassment complaint against city attorney; attorney reads apology into record

5793732 · September 16, 2025
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Summary

A resident, Rhonda Benedix, filed a formal complaint alleging misconduct by City Attorney Chelsea Nelson at a July council meeting; Nelson read a written apology on the record and denied charging after the resident.

A public complaint filed with the city alleging misconduct by City Attorney Chelsea Nelson was presented at Thursday’s International Falls City Council meeting and summarized by the complainant during open forum.

Rhonda Benedix (address given in public comment) said she filed a written complaint dated Aug. 25 claiming Nelson engaged in “misconduct and insubordination”…

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