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Viking Octantis cruise ship docked along DECC waterfront

Viking Octantis cruise ship docked along DECC waterfront

"So it's not only the convenience of the new seawall dock space that's going to invite more cruise ship traffic, but also the visual coming down the hill and being struck in the face by a huge cruise ship tied up next to the DECC." -- Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert

County Board authorizes bond issuance to build new Public Works facility to serve central Range

County Board authorizes bond issuance to build new Public Works facility to serve central Range

By Dana Kazel The St. Louis County Board on Tuesday voted to authorize a bond sale of up to $45 million to build a new Public Works transportation building to serve the central Range region. The new campus will be centrally located in Balkan Township to serve Hibbing, Chisholm and

St. Louis County Board presents Public Health Achievement Awards

St. Louis County Board presents Public Health Achievement Awards

By Dana Kazel "It starts with us" is the theme of National Public Health Week this year. It's a fitting reminder that that public health practice at any level starts locally as it focuses on goals including preventing disease and injury, promoting healthy communities, and protecting

REAL ID deadline is close; here's how St. Louis County services can help

REAL ID deadline is close; here's how St. Louis County services can help

By Dana Kazel After several years of postponements, the federal REAL ID requirement will go into effect May 7, 2025. This means any Minnesotan planning to fly on a domestic flight or enter a federal building will need a Minnesota REAL ID driver's license or identification card, Minnesota

St. Louis County expands Recorders Office services in Hibbing

By Dana Kazel The St. Louis County Recorder has expanded the services it offers from its Hibbing office. The office now can accept real estate documents for recording and answer questions, as well as help customers locate recorded documents. Other new services include accepting notary commissions, wedding officiant documents and

County seeks nominations for Public Health Achievement Awards

By Dana Kazel St. Louis County Public Health is seeking nominations from the public to recognize individuals or groups who have made significant effort to improve the health of residents or communities in St. Louis County. The Public Health Achievement Awards will be presented during the St. Louis County Board

St. Louis County, Downtown Duluth in the news

St. Louis County, Downtown Duluth in the news

SECTIONS: St. Louis County . City of Duluth . Sports . Lake Superior College . DECC By Dana Kazel The St. Louis County Board unanimously approved expanding its Tom Rukavina Mineral Royalties Scholarship Program to now offer scholarships to St. Louis County residents pursuing training in the building and construction trades. The vote came