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Breaking News: Deputies fatally shoot armed suspect after fires, gunshots in rural St. Louis County

The 911 center received a call reporting that a resident on Heritage Trail near East Pioneer Road had sprayed a family member with gasoline and set their house on fire. Moments later, another neighbor reported the same suspect was armed with a rifle, and that his own home was also in flames.

Parking ramp behind St. Louis County Courthouse in Duluth to temporarily close for repairs

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

St. Louis County waives permit fees for rebuilding after wildfire

St. Louis County waives permit fees for rebuilding after wildfire

Information on what materials can be disposed of at this location, and what needs to be separated, can be found online at stlouiscountymn.gov or by calling 218-749-9703.

Highway 169 segment dedicated as Senator David J. Tomassoni Memorial Cross Range Expressway

Highway 169 segment dedicated as Senator David J. Tomassoni Memorial Cross Range Expressway

The designation follows legislation approved by the Minnesota House and Senate in May 2024, honoring the late Tomassoni, who spent nearly 30 years representing the Range and northeastern Minnesota at the Capitol.

St. Louis County leaders reflect on the 2025 legislative session

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

St. Louis County to acquire public forest land

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

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