St. Louis County is looking for ideas on how to prevent the introduction or limit the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species in lakes, rivers and other bodies of water. The County is scheduled to receive $709,992 in grant money to award in 2025 through the state's AIS
The St. Louis County Board has given initial approval for the 2025 maximum property tax levy in the amount of $180,310,863. While this is a 7.23% increase in the levy compared to last year, it is slightly below the rate of growth in the county's
The St. Louis County Economic and Community Development Department distributed $1.9 million in federal grant money to communities and non-profit organizations in St. Louis County in the last year. These Community Development Block Grant funds helped cover costs for renovations at the Chisholm Kiwanis Park, Mesabi Fit Coalition, and
To be eligible to bid, a person cannot have any delinquent property taxes on property they already own in St. Louis County.
Residents and business owners in St. Louis County who experienced damage from the severe storms and floods between June 16 and July 4 can now receive in-person assistance for federal aid applications. FEMA has established a Disaster Recovery Center starting Friday, August 15, at the St. Louis County Public Works
Highland Street in West Duluth will be temporarily closed from 59th to 62nd Avenue West during the daytime on August 14-15. This is due to CN Railroad's routine inspection of the Highland Street bridge. Traffic detour signs will guide drivers to use Olney Street instead. The closure is
Residents affected by June flood encouraged to fill out online form to request visit.
St. Louis County has been awarded a federal grant totaling $1,849,228 to help address climate change impacts on the coastal region surrounding Lake Superior. The grant is from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Commerce Department and will be paid over four years. The funding
"The June flood was catastrophic for numerous families and business owners. We are committed to ensuring those affected receive any eligible property tax relief." -- Mary Garness, St. Louis County Director of Public Records and Property Valuation
The Rice Lake Road corridor project, which has been in the planning stage for a decade, will be moving forward thanks to significant funding from the federal and state governments. Leaders from St. Louis County, the City of Rice Lake and others gathered Thursday to announce the news. The project
St. Louis County seeks six volunteers to serve on its Local Mental Health Advisory Councils. Currently, there are five openings on the advisory council serving Duluth and surrounding communities in the southern part of the county and one opening on the advisory council serving the Iron Range and northern part
The St. Louis County Board has voted to pause the registration or operation of new cannabis businesses in the county for five months. Following a public hearing on Tuesday, the Board voted 6-1 to approve a temporary moratorium that will be effective through the end of December. Commissioner Ashley Grimm
"Julie (Marinucci) brings exceptional leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration skills and has been outstanding in every role she's served in St. Louis County." -- St. Louis County Administrator Kevin Gray
St. Louis County Environmental Services is expanding its collection services for household hazardous waste (HHW) to make it easier for residents to dispose of paints, stains and other HHW materials that often are stored in basements and garages that may have flooded. Effective now through the end of July: The
The St. Louis County Assessors Department has started touring flood-damaged homes and businesses – including nearly 200 in the Cook area this week – and wants to remind all property owners affected by the June 18 storm to complete the County's flood damage reporting form. People can access the damage
Woodland Avenue in Duluth will be closed to through traffic between St. Paul Avenue and Northfield Street from July 9 to July 30. The three-week closure allows for work on the underground storm sewer network, raised concrete medians, curb and gutter, and sidewalk. DTA buses will still be able to
