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10 Jun 2025 · 2 min read

St. Louis County leaders reflect on the 2025 legislative session

“We will continue to analyze potential impacts of other legislation approved during yesterday’s fast-paced session. Likewise, we are monitoring impacts from federal legislation and actions that could come this fall.” -- St. Louis County administrator Kevin Gray

4 Jun 2025 · 2 min read

St. Louis County to acquire public forest land

“This is a win for all involved. It’s a smart investment in preserving land for public use, and we are thankful for the partnership with The Conservation Fund to make it happen." -- Commissioner Mike Jugovich, who chairs the County Board’s Environment & Natural Resources Committee

3 Jun 2025 · 6 min read

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

2 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

Events planned to highlight Gun Violence Awareness Month

June is Gun Violence Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and inspire change to save lives. Multiple people and organizations in the Northland are teaming up this year to

19 May 2025 · 1 min read

Recommendations to be announced for two intersections near Duluth's Lowell Elementary

St. Louis County Public Works engineers have finished gathering input and will announce recommendations for two intersections they've been studying near Lowell Elementary School. They will announce their

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19 May 2025 · 1 min read

St. Louis County declares state of local emergency, state of local disaster

By Dana Kazel St. Louis County Board Chair Annie Harala has signed a Declaration of State of Local Emergency and State of Local Disaster for St. Louis County. The declaration

6 May 2025 · 2 min read

St. Louis County and Resource Renew negotiate landfill agreement

“We are excited to strengthen our partnership with Resource Renew and open up our landfill to serve all of St. Louis County.” -- County Board Chair Annie Harala

5 May 2025 · 1 min read

Public Health highlights mental health help for new and expectant parents

May is Maternal Mental Health Month, and St. Louis County Public Health is highlighting resources available for new and expectant parents who may be struggling. Experiencing depression and anxiety during

24 Apr 2025 · 5 min read

Lake Superior College, St. Louis County in the news

Minnesota State has named three finalists in the search for the next president of Lake Superior College. The candidates are David Clickner, Barbara Embacher and Linda Kingston. The candidates were

22 Apr 2025 · 2 min read

St. Louis County adds in-person property tax payment option in Hibbing

With the May 15 property tax payment due date coming soon, the St. Louis County Auditor's and Recorder's offices have partnered to offer a new in-person

18 Apr 2025 · 3 min read

St. Louis County estimated market value notifications being mailed

The notice provides information on property classification and estimated market valuation. In other words, it is an estimate of what a property would sell for if offered for sale under typical, normal, and competitive conditions.

15 Apr 2025 · 1 min read

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

15 Apr 2025 · 5 min read

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

14 Apr 2025 · 1 min read

St. Louis County to present Public Health Achievement Awards at Tuesday board meeting

By Dana Kazel The St. Louis County Board and the county's Public Health Division will present Public Health Achievement Awards to four individuals in recognition of their work

10 Apr 2025 · 1 min read

Highway 2 in Saginaw to temporarily close for railroad bridge repair

A segment of Highway 2 in Saginaw will close for up to three weeks as CN Railroad makes repairs to a railroad bridge. Highway 2 will be closed between Highways

9 Apr 2025 · 2 min read

National Weather Service meteorologists embed at St. Louis County Emergency Operations Center

It's Severe Weather Awareness Week, and while thankfully no severe storms are forecast for our region in the near future, an important weather-connected milestone is happening right now

8 Apr 2025 · 2 min read

Public Health and Human Services releases 2024 Community Impact Report

The St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) department has released its annual Community Impact Report. The Community Impact Report shares stories, statistics, and insights that highlight the

3 Apr 2025 · 2 min read

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