St. Louis County reflects on 2026 legislative session
"This was a challenging session, but it was very encouraging to see the commitment of our local representatives and senators as they advocated on our behalf." -- County Administrator Kevin Gray
Dana Kazel
St. Louis County Board votes on unique use for taconite tailings by-product
By Dana Kazel The St. Louis County Board met in Hermantown on Tuesday, approving resolutions on a range of topics. Here is a recap of three notable actions: The Board approved a $955,000 contract with Gee Asphalt Systems, Inc., out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa for bituminous seal coat projects
County board sends proposed land use Ordinance 62 updates back to planning commission
Public comment suggested more work is needed to review two areas: rules regarding storage of six or more inoperable vehicles, as well as classification of data centers.
St. Louis County Board presents Public Health Achievement Awards
"It’s a special day when we are able to recognize individuals and organizations that make up the fabric of the public health system." -- Amy Westbrook, St. Louis County Public Health Division Director
Gustafson hired as Economic and Community Development Director
"Brad has tremendous enthusiasm and passion for economic and community development, and I am excited to see all that he will accomplish in this new role." -- St. Louis County Administrator Kevin Gray
St. Louis 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 selects Mike Jugovich as board chair for 2026
"This is going to be a challenging year, but I am confident we will be able to work together and with our state and federal partners to best serve our residents. We will be actively working to deliver needed services but know we must do our best to minimize cost impacts to taxpayers." -- Jugovich
St. Louis County Board approves $564 million budget for 2026
By Dana Kazel The St. Louis County Board today approved its 2026 budget at $564,403,199. The budget ensures stability in the delivery of the county's broad range of services, including public safety, roads and bridges, public health and human services and general government while also factoring
St. Louis County reduces tipping fees at county landfill by nearly $19/ton
By Dana Kazel Beginning in January, residents and businesses in the St. Louis County Solid Waste Management Area could see a decrease in their garbage bill. That's because the St. Louis County Board has voted to reduce tipping fees at the county's regional landfill in Virginia
County Board to host public meeting to get input on 2026 budget
By Dana Kazel The St. Louis County Board will hold an evening public meeting to receive comments on its proposed operating budget and property tax levy for 2026. The meeting is Tuesday, December 2, at 7 p.m. at the St. Louis County Courthouse in Duluth. It will include a
St. Louis County issues statement on passing of former Auditor Don Dicklich
Dicklich, originally from Hibbing, brought a wealth of private sector experience with him when he was appointed Auditor/Treasurer. He was honored by the Minnesota Association of County Officers as Auditor of the Year in 2016.
St. Louis County Board authorizes $19.5 million bond sale to fund improvements at Depot, other county projects
By DANA KAZEL The St. Louis County Board has authorized the issuance of $19.5 million bonds to fund critically needed mechanical improvements at the historic St. Louis County Depot, as well as other county projects. The Board's vote on Tuesday was unanimous. Of the bond issuance, $3
Parking ramp behind St. Louis County Courthouse in Duluth to temporarily close for repairs
By Dana Kazel Beginning Monday, July 14, the Third Street Parking Ramp, which connects by skywalk to the rear of the St. Louis County Courthouse in Duluth, will close for scheduled maintenance. The closure for resurfacing work is expected to take approximately six weeks. Recommended alternative parking locations include metered
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
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
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