On November 25th, 2023 at approximately 00:02 AM, St. Louis County Sheriff's deputies along with several area Fire Departments and the Minnesota State Patrol responded to a structure fire (a Quad-plex multi-family home) located in the 8400 block of Nelson Road in Britt, Mn. Upon arrival the structure was fully engulfed in flames, and as a result of the fire the structure was completely destroyed.

It was reported the male was attempting to save items from the garage as it was burning. Cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Fire destroyed a trailer house in Morcom Township, killing three dogs. One firefighter needed treatment for smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. 

The St. Louis County Auditor's Office has begun the process of sending out Proposed Property Tax Notices for 2024. These notices are sent in staggered batches over the next week, which means some property owners may not receive theirs until the end of the month.

The St. Louis County Board will hold two public meetings to receive comments on its proposed operating budget and tax levy for 2024. Both meetings will include a presentation about the budget and levy, and an opportunity for citizens to address the Board with questions or comments. The first meeting is Monday, November 20, at 7 p.m. in the St. Louis County Courthouse in Virginia, lower-level conference room. The second meeting will be Monday, November 27, at 7 p.m. at the St. Louis County Courthouse in Duluth.