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
To make it easier for people cleaning up following last week's storms and flooding, St. Louis Environmental Services will accept flood-related debris at no charge at 10 of its locations in the areas most impacted by flooding. The County Board unanimously approved a resolution to waive the fee.
Water levels continue to drop at various locations of concern throughout St. Louis County, one week after devastating storms led to significant flooding. To date, more than 1,500 damage points have been recorded throughout the County - including to public infrastructure and private property. As a reminder and clarification:
Progress continues repairing roads flooded by last week's storm. At the same time, St. Louis County Emergency Management is monitoring tonight's weather forecast and coordinating with local jurisdictions in the event of more dangerous weather and potential impacts. For people needing help cleaning up flooded basements,
People are encouraged to visit the County's online flood resource page at stlouiscountymn.gov/flood to find a map of current road closings, a link to file damage reports online, guidance for handling flooded septic tanks and wells, and other resources.
By Dana Kazel During an emergency meeting in Virginia, the St. Louis County Board unanimously approved a disaster declaration, which enables the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office Division of Emergency Management to apply for funding assistance from the state and FEMA on behalf of itself along with cities,
The St. Louis County Board will meet in an emergency session and is expected to declare a state of local disaster following this week’s heavy rain and flooding event. The Special Emergency Meeting will take place today, beginning at 10 a.m. in the Lake Vermilion Room, Virginia Public
Last night's heavy rainfall on already saturated ground has led to road and culvert washouts throughout the county. The northern third of the county appears to have sustained the most rain and resulting damage. Currently 43 county roads are closed, 32 of which are in the northern portion
St. Louis County Public Works will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, June 26, at 6 p.m., at Denfeld High School in the West Commons area to announce final recommendations for the intersection of Piedmont Avenue and 24th Avenue West in Duluth. The intersection of Piedmont Avenue and 24th
Construction has started to improve Woodland Avenue between Snively Road and Anoka Street in Duluth. The project includes repaving the approximately 1.5 miles of Woodland Avenue and constructing new curbs and gutters. More notably, to improve safety for all road users, Woodland Avenue will change from two lanes in
