Geothermal field approved for use at St. Louis County landfill
"In this area, where we have the cleanest water in the state, we want to make sure we protect it." -- St. Louis County Board Chair Keith Nelson
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News conference and ribbon cutting to celebrate completion of three-year "Bridge Bundling" project
Over the last three years, St. Louis County Public Works, through a unique partnership with MnDOT, has completed a $25.33 million Bridge Bundling project. Through this joint project, made possible by receiving $10.25 million in Federal grant funding, St. Louis County replaced 17 bridges throughout the County, while
St. Louis County to host ribbon cutting for new geo-thermal cell at landfill
Construction of the new geo-thermal cell at the St. Louis County landfill is complete and approved for use. To celebrate this first-of-a-kind project in the state, St. Louis County will host a news conference at the landfill to discuss how this technology will work to capture naturally occurring heat that
County seeks residents to serve on Public Health and Human Services Advisory Committee
St. Louis County is seeking volunteers to serve on its Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) Advisory Committee. The committee is responsible for making recommendations to both the County Board and the PHHS Department regarding public health and human service needs of St. Louis County communities and residents. In the
Jason Meyer promoted to Director of St. Louis County Land and Minerals
"Jason has dedicated his career to strengthening the forests in St. Louis County and our contributions to the wood products industry." -- Kevin Gray, St. Louis County Administrator
St. Louis County encourages people to turn on a green light in support of veterans
Whether it be a single green light bulb or a string of green lights, people are asked to display them November 4-11, the week leading up to Veterans Day.
West Skyline Parkway bridge reopens
The new bridge on West Skyline Parkway, providing access to the Spirit Mountain recreation area, has been completed and reopened today, over a month ahead of schedule. Spanning Knowlton Creek and the CN Railway, the $3.2 million project encompassed the construction of the new bridge and the stream restoration
St. Louis County Auditor provides payment option reminder as property tax payment deadline nears
With the October 15 deadline nearing for property owners to pay their property taxes for the second half of the year, the St. Louis County Auditor's Office is reminding people of the variety of ways they can pay, including a no-fee online option. Property owners can pay online
St. Louis County seeks proposals for aquatic invasive species prevention
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
St. Louis County Board considers property tax levy for 2025
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
Public invited to learn about Community Development Block Grant funds
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
St. Louis County resumes the sale of tax-forfeited lands following an 18-month suspension
To be eligible to bid, a person cannot have any delinquent property taxes on property they already own in St. Louis County.
FEMA opens Disaster Recovery Center in Virginia
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
Daytime closure announced for Highland Street in West Duluth
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
FEMA housing inspectors to begin touring St. Louis County
Residents affected by June flood encouraged to fill out online form to request visit.
St. Louis County receives $1.85 million grant to address climate change impacts on Lake Superior coastal region
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