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Duluth TBI Staff Member Used Drugs, Had Sex with Client

The Minnesota Department of Human Services disqualified a Duluth supervisor for substance use and boundary violations, including a sexual relationship with a client, following a multi-month investigation.

  • The Minnesota Department of Human Services disqualified a supervisor at a Duluth TBI Residential Community Services Inc. facility following an investigation into substance use and professional boundary violations involving vulnerable adults.
  • An investigation into TBI Residential began after staff reported boundary issues with three vulnerable adults, including alleged substance use and inappropriate relationships with clients.
  • Witnesses reported the supervisor used THC vape pens and methamphetamine with clients, while others alleged the supervisor engaged in a sexual relationship with a client and failed to maintain professional boundaries.
  • Citing significant risks to client safety, The Department disqualified the individual from providing direct contact services after reports of the supervisor being in a client's room for five to six hours.
  • TBI Residential did not immediately respond to the News Tribune's request for comment regarding incidents that occurred between late Dec. and Jan. 1 at the Duluth facility.
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Duluth adult day service staff member used drugs, had sex with client

DULUTH — A supervisory staff member at a Duluth day support service for vulnerable adults neglected the needs of two clients in a residential setting, according to a report by the Minnesota Department of Human Services. An investigation into TBI Residential & Community Services Inc. took place following reports of a staff member displaying boundary issues with three vulnerable adults. It was alleged that the supervisory staff member spent long p…

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Duluth News Tribune broke the news in Cherokee County, United States on Monday, March 30, 2026.
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