The strong initial surge of applications for federal financial aid from St. Louis County residents affected by the June flood has already started to slow, allowing FEMA to reduce its operating hours at the Disaster Recovery Center in Virginia. The Center initially was open seven days a week, but will now be closed on Sundays. It will continue to operate Monday-Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with all appointments on a first come, first served basis. 

Today the Honorable Eric Hylden sentenced Sanussi Tamsir Bangoura, 22, to 367 months for Aiding and Abetting Second Degree Murder, 39 months for Aiding and Abetting Second Degree Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, and 93 months for the Drive by Shooting. By law, the sentences run concurrently.

We are currently experiencing numerous scam calls in our area.  The scammer has cloned our main office line 218-726-2340.  They call and claim you missed a court date, resulting in a warrant for your arrest.  They prompt you to pay money via a third-party app to clear the warrant up. 

St. Louis County residents and business owners who sustained damage during severe storms and flooding that occurred June 16 through July 4 can now get in-person help with navigating the process of applying for federal assistance. FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center beginning Friday, August 15, operating out of the St. Louis County Public Works facility in Virginia, 7823 Highway 135. The Disaster Recovery Center will be open seven days a week from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with all appointments on a first come, first served basis.