The annual conference featuring workshops presented by students for students will be happening at the DECC in Duluth this Thursday. The Youth in Action "Make a Difference" conference is November 9, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Approximately 300 students in grades 7-12 from 17 schools throughout the county are expected to attend this day of inspiration and sharing.

A jury convicted Dennis John Hannuksela, 64, of two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the First Degree and two counts of Kidnapping. On May 15, 2021, Hannuksela took an adult female to a logging road in rural St. Louis County where he bound the female victim with zip ties and sexually assaulted her.

St. Louis County is seeking volunteers to serve on its Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) Advisory Committee. The committee is responsible for making recommendations to both the County Board and the PHHS Department regarding public health and human service needs of St. Louis County communities and residents. 

A propane tank attached to a heater exploded, causing significant burns to two people inside the cabin.