The St. Louis County Board has given initial approval for its 2027 maximum property tax levy, capping the increase at 6.25%, or $12.67 million, despite even higher operating costs and budget pressures. Levy impacts will be offset by the county's 7% property tax base growth this past year, which includes a record-setting $337 million in new construction. When the county's tax base grows, the cost is spread across more property owners, helping limit the individual impact on taxpayers.

On August 31, just before 8 p.m., emergency responders were dispatched to the area of Munger Shaw Road and West Bowman Lake Road in Grand Lake Township for the report of a crash involving a motorcycle and a deer. 

The rider of the motorcycle had been wearing a helmet and was transported by Mayo Clinic Ambulance to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

On August 31, at approximately 6 p.m., emergency responders were dispatched to the intersection of Lester River Road and Acquire Lane in Lakewood Township for a three-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle.  After investigation, it was determined the driver of a passenger car rear-ended a motorcycle, causing the motorcycle to then strike a third vehicle.