St. Louis County has hired two new Veteran Service Officers to assist the more than 15,600 veterans living in the county. Greg Clancy will serve as the Veterans Service Officer in Ely, as well as assisting in the Hibbing Office. Jared Sietsema will serve as a Veterans Service Officer in Duluth.

Online bidding is now open for St. Louis County's third and final auction of the year featuring tax forfeited properties being made available for the first time. More than 60 properties are available for bidding at publicsurplus.com through October 7, at 11 a.m.

 

The direct link is: https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/stlouiscoland,mn/list/current?orgid=874392

Public Health Division Director Amy Westbrook provided this update on the concerning increase in new COVID-19 cases, and why getting vaccinated, wearing a mask, and following other preventive measures are more important than ever.

St. Louis County will begin offering booster vaccinations at clinics on Friday. Oct. 1, for any eligible individuals who'd received the Pfizer vaccine.

County Attorney Mark Rubin will swear in Kim Maki to serve as his replacement after he retires. The swearing in will be held Wednesday, Sept. 29 at 2:30 p.m. in front of the St. Louis County Courthouse in Duluth.