The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office would like to notify the public about the release of a level three predatory offender. Kenneth John Fosness III has moved to Stoney Brook Township, west of Duluth. Those offenders who are designated as Level Three, are subject to community notification upon changing addresses.

Stoney Brook Township residents and community members who have any questions, or would like to discuss this matter further are asked to call Sergeant Eric Sathers at 218-336-4311.

St. Louis County Public Health is offering free half-day safeTALK trainings designed to teach people how to reach out to someone thinking about suicide and help them keep safe by promptly connecting them with supportive resources that can help them in choosing to live. Advance registration is required as space is limited. 

The tree debris drop-off site opened by St. Louis County following the powerful windstorm that knocked down hundreds of trees in and around Gilbert, Aurora and Hoyt Lakes will remain open through October 9, two weeks longer than originally announced.

St. Louis County Public Works continues to develop plans and get public feedback on proposed improvements to the Rice Lake Road corridor, from Ridgeview Road to north of Martin Road in Rice Lake. County engineers are hosting an open house to provide an update on plans and hear from interested citizens. The open house will be Thursday, Sept. 21, 5-7 p.m., at Rice Lake City Hall, 4107 W. Beyer Road. Anyone who lives in or travels through this area is encouraged to get involved by attending the meeting or providing input through the county's project website. More information can be found online at stlouiscountymn.gov/rice-lake-rd-corridor.

St. Louis County is seeking volunteers to serve on the Local Mental Health Advisory Council serving Duluth and surrounding communities in the southern part of the county. Ideal candidates include anyone who has lived experience of their own or through a loved one, anyone with professional training related to mental health, and those who are passionate about improving services in our community. The application deadline is October 20. The Local Mental Health Advisory Council meets on the third Thursday of each month from 5-6:30 p.m. Advisory council members are asked to commit to serve on the council for two years. A stipend is available for people with lived experience who serve on the advisory council. More information about the work of the Local Advisory Council and a link to apply can be found online at stlouiscountymn.gov/lac.