The St. Louis County Board met in Hermantown on Tuesday, approving resolutions on a range of topics.

On April 21st, 2026, around 12:16 P.M., the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office responded to a grass fire near the 1900 Block of Sheldon Road in Ellsburg Township.

On April 20th, 2026, around 7:00 P.M. the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office responded to the 5600 Block of Highway 21 in Embarrass Township for the report of a one vehicle accident.

Today, the Honorable Andrew R. Peterson sentenced Robert Allan Hannu, 60, to 109 months in prison for Third-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct – penetration with a child under 16 and 110 months in prison for Possess Pornographic Work – Minor under 14, announced St. Louis County Attorney Kim Maki.

The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office has become aware of a number of scam calls and text messages attempted in our area.  Calls and texts claim to be the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, more specifically in some cases, the St. Louis County jail.