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 share messages about promoting use of gun locks and encouraging conversations about safe storage of firearms. On Tuesday, the St.
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 final recommendations and discuss next steps at a public meeting on Thursday, June 5, at 6 p.m., in the
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 comes eight days after the Camp House fire began, and one week after the Jenkins Creek, and Munger Shaw fires
“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
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 the perinatal period – defined as the time spanning from when pregnancy begins, through labor and delivery, to approximately a year
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 recommended by a search advisory committee that was comprised of students, faculty, staff, and community leaders, and was chaired by
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 payment option for property owners in the Hibbing area. In-person tax payments can now be made at the Hibbing Courthouse
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.
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
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
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 to improve the health of individuals and communities in St. Louis County. The awards will be presented during the St.
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 33 and 194, beginning Monday, April 14, through Friday, May 2. Signs will be posted directing general traffic to use
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 at the St. Louis County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Beginning this week, a meteorologist from the National Weather Service Duluth
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 impact of the work done by PHHS to benefit county residents and communities, available in an interactive online format. This
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
The Family Services Collaborative of St. Louis County announced a new integrated service delivery partnership aimed at strengthening family and youth support services across the region. The initiative, made possible through nearly $1 million in combined grant funding, will establish and expand community-based resource centers in both northern and southern
