On August 11, 2023, Deputies and Investigators with the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office took MICHAEL BRIAN BAILEY, DOB 09/03/1979 into custody for the repeated sexual assault of a child. This arrest concludes an extensive and lengthy investigation by the Sheriff's Office. BAILEY was lodged at the St. Louis County Jail on four counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct.

The Cook County Attorney’s Office1 has found no basis for criminal charges in connection with the February 24, 2023, officer-involved shooting (OIS) that occurred in Duluth, Minnesota, and resulted in the death of Zachary James Shogren. The incident involved undercover law enforcement officers2 employed by the Duluth Police Department (DPD) and assigned to the Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force (the “Task Force”).

An inmate at the St. Louis County jail was found deceased on Thursday morning, August 10th. The inmate was a 34-year-old male who was alone in his cell. Immediately upon locating him, St. Louis County Jail staff initiated lifesaving efforts and performed CPR. The Mayo Ambulance and Duluth Fire Department were contacted immediately and responded to the jail. The male was pronounced deceased at the scene.

St. Louis County Public Works crews are making improvements to Beatty Road in Beatty Township north of Cook that is resulting in temporary closures of the road. The project began in July and is expected to continue until mid-September. 

Representatives from Range Transitional Housing, St. Louis County, the City of Virginia and Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation celebrated the start of the approximately $2 million project, which is expected to open next spring. The 4,700 square foot fourplex will provide short-term housing for four families at a time with up to 16 beds. It will be located next to Range Transitional Housing's office at 220 5th Street North in Virginia.