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St. Louis County Board presents Public Health Achievement Awards
The St. Louis County Board and Public Health staff honored four people with Public Health Achievement Awards. Honorees are shown L-R: Nathan Kesti, Mel Alvar, Dr. Jan Baldwin and Christina Trok. Submitted

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

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National Weather Service meteorologists embed at St. Louis County Emergency Operations Center
St. Louis County Emergency Management Coordinator Josh Brinkman looks on as National Weather Service Meteorologist Ketzel Levens works inside the county's Emergency Operations Center. Submitted

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 at the St. Louis County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Beginning this week, a meteorologist from the National Weather Service

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Public Health and Human Services releases 2024 Community Impact Report

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 impact of the work done by PHHS to benefit county residents and communities, available in an interactive online format. This

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St. Louis County News
Erik Mattson. Submitted

St. Louis County News

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

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Delays expected, alternate routes encouraged following vehicle accident
A vehicle accident at the intersection of West Arrowhead Road and Haines Road has left the traffic lights unusable. To avoid significant traffic back ups, motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes until repairs can be made, which is expected to take a week or longer. Submitted

Delays expected, alternate routes encouraged following vehicle accident

A vehicle accident at the intersection of Haines Road and West Arrowhead Road on Monday afternoon has destroyed the electrical service pole and traffic signal system's controller cabinet. As a result, the traffic lights are currently non-operational at this intersection that serves approximately 24,000 vehicles per

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County highlights property tax refund programs available to residents

With property tax statements arriving in mailboxes now through the end of the month, St. Louis County leaders are reminding residents of two state programs that could provide property tax refunds. The Minnesota Department of Revenue offers two types of property tax refunds – the regular homestead credit and the special

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St. Louis County focuses on intersections near Lowell Elementary School

St. Louis County focuses on intersections near Lowell Elementary School

St. Louis County Public Works engineers are conducting planning studies for two intersections near Lowell Elementary School. As part of this work, the county is hosting a public meeting to get input from neighbors and anyone who regularly travels through this area. The meeting will be on Tuesday, March 11,

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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

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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

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