On October 7, 2023 at approximately 1942 hours, area first responders and law enforcement were dispatched to the report of a 38-year-old female who had been struck in the chest by a tree branch while riding as a passenger in a side-by-side type of ATV. The incident took place on a designated ATV trail located south of Hibbing.  

The female was transported by ambulance to Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing where she was later pronounced deceased. There was no indication of alcohol use nor excessive speed.

The accident remains under investigation by the St Louis County Sheriffs Office.

The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to the report a two vehicle accident with injuries in the 3700 block of Martin Road in the City of Rice Lake. A mini van collided with a flat bed truck. The front passenger of the mini van was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the mini van was transported via ambulance to Essentia Hospital in Duluth. The driver of the flat bed truck was unharmed. 

Public Works professionals from around the region gathered at St. Louis County's Public Works facility in Pike Lake on Wednesday to share best practices in reducing salt use while maintaining safe driving conditions throughout the winter. Winter maintenance requires finding balance between public safety, budget considerations, and reducing harm to the environment caused by salt.

Leona Gifford, a longtime librarian who prioritized literacy and valuing all human life, was honored Tuesday afternoon in a name dedication event. Commissioner Annie Harala, the great-neice of the late librarian, was present along with other family members, county commissioners, and jail staff. 

On October 3rd, 2023, at 3:45pm, the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a car accident at the dead-end of Milroy Road, approximately 9 miles north of Viginia. The single-occupant was extricated from the vehicle by the Virginia Fire Department due to extensive injuries and damage to the vehicle. Witnesses saw the vehicle driving in the area, at a very high rate of speed.  Speed is believed to be a contributing factor for the crash and the lack of seatbelt use made the injuries worse.