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West Skyline Parkway bridge reopens
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West Skyline Parkway bridge reopens

The new bridge on West Skyline Parkway, providing access to the Spirit Mountain recreation area, has been completed and reopened today, over a month ahead of schedule. Spanning Knowlton Creek and the CN Railway, the $3.2 million project encompassed the construction of the new bridge and the stream restoration

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St. Louis County Board considers property tax levy for 2025

The St. Louis County Board has given initial approval for the 2025 maximum property tax levy in the amount of $180,310,863. While this is a 7.23% increase in the levy compared to last year, it is slightly below the rate of growth in the county's

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Public invited to learn about Community Development Block Grant funds

The St. Louis County Economic and Community Development Department distributed $1.9 million in federal grant money to communities and non-profit organizations in St. Louis County in the last year. These Community Development Block Grant funds helped cover costs for renovations at the Chisholm Kiwanis Park, Mesabi Fit Coalition,

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FEMA opens Disaster Recovery Center in Virginia

Residents and business owners in St. Louis County who experienced damage from the severe storms and floods between June 16 and July 4 can now receive in-person assistance for federal aid applications. FEMA has established a Disaster Recovery Center starting Friday, August 15, at the St. Louis County Public

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Daytime closure announced for Highland Street in West Duluth

Highland Street in West Duluth will be temporarily closed from 59th to 62nd Avenue West during the daytime on August 14-15. This is due to CN Railroad's routine inspection of the Highland Street bridge. Traffic detour signs will guide drivers to use Olney Street instead. The closure

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Assessments wrapping up for people affected by June flooding
An example of the CR-LODA form. St. Louis County will be mailing this form to property owners who were not home at the time an assessor visited if the assessor determined that damage occurred that resulted in property tax relief. The form must be returned to the St. Louis County Assessors by August 30. Submitted

Assessments wrapping up for people affected by June flooding

"The June flood was catastrophic for numerous families and business owners. We are committed to ensuring those affected receive any eligible property tax relief." -- Mary Garness, St. Louis County Director of Public Records and Property Valuation

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