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Camp House and Jenkins Creek Fires 5/14/25 Update

Camp House and Jenkins Creek Fires 5/14/25 Update

The Camp House fire has grown slightly to approximately 14,000 acres.  Current road closures remain at Hwy 44 and the Rollins Road heading North and from Townline Road heading South.  Sheriff's Deputies and the St. Louis County Rescue Squad continued today, checking residents and verifying damages.  Currently the number of destroyed structures remains at approximately 140.  Evacuation in the Camp House Fire zones is still in effect.  Fire crews from numerous agencies continue to battle the fire.

 

Monday, May 12, 2025/Number of views (0)
Canoeist body recovered in BWCA *update*

Canoeist body recovered in BWCA *update*

On May 10, 2025 at approximately 2:17 PM, US Forest Service - USFS employees, reported to 911, that they had located a capsize canoe on Iron Lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area - BWCA north of Ely, Minnesota. 

Monday, May 12, 2025/Number of views (0)
St. Louis County & Resource Renew (WLSSD) negotiate landfill agreement

St. Louis County & Resource Renew (WLSSD) negotiate landfill agreement

St. Louis County and the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District, publicly known as Resource Renew, have negotiated an agreement for Resource Renew to dispose of municipal solid waste (MSW) at the St. Louis County Regional Landfill in Virginia. St. Louis County Commissioners today approved a 10-year contract with Resource Renew, which would begin in July of 2026. The agreement still needs approval from the WLSSD Board, which will discuss the matter on May 19.

Tuesday, May 6, 2025/Number of views (0)
Public Health highlights mental health help for new and expectant parents

Public Health highlights mental health help for new and expectant parents

May is Maternal Mental Health Month, and St. Louis County Public Health is highlighting resources available for new and expectant parents who may be struggling.

Monday, May 5, 2025/Number of views (0)
Grass fire threatens structure Biwabik Township

Grass fire threatens structure Biwabik Township

On May 4, 2025 at approximately 1651 hours, area first responders and law-enforcement were dispatch to the report of a structure fire located at the Lakeland Mobile Home Park in Biwabik Township. 

Monday, May 5, 2025/Number of views (0)
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