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Duluth Monitor publisher says his complaint against Commissioner Nelson was closed with no discipline

St. Louis County board · January 14, 2026
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John Ramos, publisher of the Duluth Monitor, told the St. Louis County board during public comment that he filed a formal complaint after two incidents in October in which he says Commissioner Nelson cursed at and attacked him; Ramos says a Jan. 9 review found no discipline was warranted.

John Ramos, publisher of the Duluth Monitor, told the St. Louis County board during the public comment period that he filed a formal complaint after two October encounters with Commissioner Nelson in which he says Nelson cursed at him and personally attacked him.

Ramos said the incidents occurred Oct. 15 and Oct. 28 and were captured on video and shared on social media. He said he filed a formal complaint Oct. 30 and was notified Jan. 9 that the county’s review had been completed and the…

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