Might have to change our name to St. Lewis County. #WeBelieveinTC

Haven’t had to post this in a while but here we go… Public works crews have been working since early this morning dealing with icy roads and up to 3” of snow. Give yourself extra time to get to where you need to go.

Thousands of taxpayer dollars saved with St. Louis County snow cameras wdio.com/front-page/top…

Next Tuesday's County Board meeting is moving due to a furnace issue at the Cedar Valley Town Hall near Floodwood, where we'd been scheduled. The new location will be the Floodwood Downtown Fair Center, 107 West 7th Avenue in Floodwood.

Roads are slippery throughout the county. Our Public Works crews started early and are treating roads, but be aware to use extra caution and slow down for any morning travels.

The Ranger: St. Louis County uses Residential Redevelopment grants to remove 22 blighted tax forfeited structures ow.ly/O1Ht50QubN2

I spy… County Commissioners Paul McDonald and Annie Harala, and County Administrator Kevin Gray.

Winter weather update: Public Works crews started early this morning county wide and will be working all day, but if you can avoid travel, please do. St. Louis County offices ARE open today, however staffing will be limited. Find services online at stlouiscountymn.gov

Because who doesn't love cool drone video? Our Public Works team did an outstanding job during this week's snow storm. Here's a recap:

Did you know your county might offer weather alerts for free? This service varies by county and has different names – in Duluth and for all of St Louis County it’s called Northland Alert: member.everbridge.net/45300308561600… #SWAW #mnwx #wiwx

The Tools for Living with Fire Event in Ely will help landowners gain tools and knowledge about managing land effectively including fire history, creating stewardship plans, risk reduction activities, and preparing for wildfire. 6/15, $10 includes lunch. minnesotafac.org/blogdetail.php…

Today Minnesota National Guard aviators are assisting the St. Louis County, Minnesota Sheriff's Office in their search and rescue efforts in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area after four canoeists went over Curtain Falls. Two have been rescued; however, two Minnesota residents remain missing.

Tornado Warning including Lake County, MN, St. Louis County, MN until 2:45 PM CDT

So much rain! Public Works crews are busy assessing damage, posting signs and beginning repairs. We are still compiling a list of closures. In the meantime, please pay attention to signage! If you see unsafe road conditions that have not been marked, call 911 to report them.

25 yrs ago, ~1/2 million ac were flattened by 80-100 mph thunderstorm winds. The storm impacted campers, paddlers, & staff. Today, we remember & give thanks to all rescue workers, public, & staff that helped manage this historic weather event. 📷: USDA FS images by J. Pierce

Meeting in Ely this morning. Good conversation, compromise and collaboration. And then for some reason everyone got distracted. 😉

Today is Overdose Awareness Day. Take the time to find prevention resources near you to help loved ones that are struggling with opioid use. 1/

Deer interrupts a meeting in Ely yesterday and gets all kinds of attention. Bears decide to top that… 😉

A tornado touched down on Bug Creek Rd just east of Cotton. We're told by Sheriff Gordon Ramsay that it's a remote area with few buildings, but caused damage to trees. Photos from Josh Brinkman/Emergency Manager

Thank you to the 13,000+ veterans who call St. Louis County home. We are grateful for your service! As a reminder to all - county offices are closed today in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.