The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office has activated the Ready, Set, Go evacuation process for a small area in the northern part of the county due to wildfire conditions. Find the map and more information here: St Louis County MN Emergency Services Hub

An air quality warning has been issued. Learn more here: Air quality alert issued due to wildfire smoke for Tuesday, July 14, through Thursday, July 16, for northeast Minnesota | Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

 

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Shawn Francis Mortensen Sentenced

Shawn Francis Mortensen Sentenced

 

Today in St. Louis County District Court in Duluth, Chief Judge Leslie E. Beiers sentenced Shawn Francis Mortensen, 46, to 144 months in prison for multiple acts of criminal sexual conduct against a minor, announced St. Louis County Attorney Kim Maki.

Tuesday, July 7, 2026/Number of views (0)
ATV Accident near Ely

ATV Accident near Ely

On July 3, 2026 at approximately 9:05 PM, first responders and law-enforcement were dispatched to the report of an ATV accident near the intersection of Grant McMahan Blvd. and Gold Mine Road located in Morse Township west of Ely. 

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Joseph Goerdt, aka Joe Patch, level 3 POR relocating to the Brimson area

Joseph Goerdt, aka Joe Patch, level 3 POR relocating to the Brimson area

In accordance with Minnesota Statute 244.052, the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office would like to notify the public about the relocation of a level 3 predatory offender. On July 2, 2026, Joseph Goerdt, aka Joe Patch, will be living as homeless in the vicinity of the Cedar Bay Campground near Brimson, MN in Ault Township.

Monday, July 6, 2026/Number of views (0)
Storytelling project invites people to share recovery experiences

Storytelling project invites people to share recovery experiences

St. Louis County Public Health, in partnership with Wilderness Health, Recovery Alliance Duluth and Thrive! Family Recovery Resources is launching a community storytelling initiative designed to celebrate recovery, reduce stigma around substance use disorder and highlight the many faces and experiences of recovery throughout St. Louis County.

Thursday, July 2, 2026/Number of views (0)
Two Vehicle Crash in Gnesen Township

Two Vehicle Crash in Gnesen Township

On 7/1/26 at approximately 5:36 PM law enforcement and first responders responded to a two vehicle crash near the intersection of Normanna Road and Rice Lake Road in Gnesen Township. One adult was transported by Mayo Ambulance for presumed non-life-threatening injuries. 

Thursday, July 2, 2026/Number of views (0)
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