The St. Louis County Board on Tuesday voted to authorize a bond sale of up to $45 million to build a new Public Works transportation building to serve the central Range region. The new campus will be centrally located in Balkan Township to serve Hibbing, Chisholm and surrounding communities.

"It starts with us" is the theme of National Public Health Week this year. It's a fitting reminder that that public health practice at any level starts locally as it focuses on goals including preventing disease and injury, promoting healthy communities, and protecting against health threats.  On Tuesday, the St. Louis County Board recognized four local individuals for their work to improve health in our region. Honorees this year include Dr. Jan Baldwin, Christina Trok, Mel Alvar, and Nathan Kesti. 

Saturday, April 26, is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, an opportunity for people to safely dispose of unused or expired medications. St. Louis County; Carlton County; and Resource Renew, the brand of Western Lake Superior Sanitary District are all coordinating take-back events to make it as easy as possible for people to find a drop off location near them. 

On April 12, 2025 at approximately 4:34 PM, area first responders and law enforcement were dispatched to the report of a single vehicle accident, involving a motorcycle, on Highway 5 near the intersection of Herman Road in Cherry Township, which is located approximately 5 miles East of the City of Hibbing.

A segment of Highway 2 in Saginaw will close for up to three weeks as CN Railroad makes repairs to a railroad bridge. Highway 2 will be closed between Highways 33 and 194, beginning Monday, April 14, through Friday, May 2.