Information was previously released concerning level 3 predatory offender MICHAEL PERO, who has moved into the vicinity of Lakewood Rd and Roberg Rd in Lakewood Township. In order to provide more information to the community, the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with the Minnesota Department of Corrections, will be hosting a community notification meeting concerning his release. The meeting will be held on Friday, September 15, 2023, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Lakewood Town Hall, 3110 Strand Road, Duluth, MN 55803. Representatives from the Sheriff's Office and Dept. of Corrections will be available to provide the community with useful information on public safety.
Monday, September 11, 2023/Number of views (0)
Deputies from the St Louis County Sheriff's Office responded to an automated 911 call from an iPhone stating that the owner had been in a severe crash. The vehicle was located on a curve near the 11500 block of Highway 8, near Floodwood. Upon arrival, Deputies found 2 occupants of the vehicle deceased and the driver in critical condition still trapped inside. He was airlifted to a nearby hospital and is currently in stable condition. Alcohol and speed appear to be contributing factors of the crash and it remains under investigation.
Monday, September 11, 2023/Number of views (2343)
Jana Blomberg, a St. Louis County Public Health Program Coordinator, has been honored as one of the
40 Under 40 in Public Health in recognition of her work. The de Beaumont Foundation announced its Class of 2023 on Sept. 7, after reviewing nominations from hundreds of professionals working to benefit state or local public health across the United States. The 40 Under 40 recognition is more than an award, it's also a two-year professional development program, in which Blomberg will now participate.
Thursday, September 7, 2023/Number of views (0)
The Minnesota Sheriff's Association (MSA) is offering up to 20 scholarships worth $2,000 each to law enforcement students. These scholarships are due to the coordinated efforts of the 87 Sheriffs of the State of Minnesota, and St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay is encouraging students in this area to apply.
Thursday, September 7, 2023/Number of views (0)
A wind storm on August 5th resulted in a significant number of trees and large branches blown down in the Gilbert, Aurora and Hoyt Lakes region. St. Louis County Public Works crews responded overnight and again the following morning to assess damage and begin clearing trees that are blocking roads.
Public Works crews are working in cooperation with Lake Country Power and other utility companies, as there are numerous downed power lines mixed within the trees, creating added challenges as they work to clear roads. People are reminded to stay away from any downed power lines, and to call 911 to report unsafe road conditions.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023/Number of views (0)