Spring load restrictions will be removed in two phases for St. Louis County roads. For roads in the North-Central Zone, which includes the southwest corner of the county - roads south of US Highway 2 and west of State Highway 33 - restrictions will be lifted Friday, May 2, at 12:01 a.m. For roads in the North Zone, which covers the remainder of the County, restrictions will remain in place until Monday, May 12, at 12:01 a.m.

Springtime can pose added risk for children of being exposed to lead paint. The most common source of lead exposure for children is the dust that comes from cracked, chipped or peeling lead-based paint and tracked contaminated soil. Any home built before 1978 may contain lead paint. 

With the May 15 property tax payment due date coming soon, the St. Louis County Auditor's and Recorder's offices have partnered to offer a new in-person payment option for property owners in the Hibbing area. In-person tax payments can now be made at the Hibbing Courthouse at the Recorder’s Office service window, 1810 12th Avenue East, Room 100, in Hibbing.

An important step in the assessment process is happening right now - county assessors are mailing property owners their annual Estimated Market Value (EMV) notifications. Some St. Louis County residents may have already received their 2025 EMV notice. Others should expect to receive theirs in the coming days.