GRAND RAPIDS — Six weeks after significant flooding in Northern Minnesota, the funding of recovery continues.
In a July 30, email, St. Louis County said assessors inspected nearly 2,000 structures since the June floods, with 20% qualifying for property tax relief—estimated damage to private property in the county totals close to $12 million.
Anyone who has not yet reported damage has until Friday to contact the Assessor's Department for an inspection.
Another aid opportunity opened for St. Louis County residents on Monday, July 29. The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved individual assistance for 19 Minnesota counties impacted by last month’s floods, including St. Louis, Cook, Lake and Itasca. Residents can apply for aid at disasterassistance.gov.
Also on Monday, the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board reviewed $2.5 million in economic recovery funds for the city of Cook. The funding is a combination of grants and potentially forgivable loans and is available to insured businesses with demonstrated financial need that intend to reopen in Cook.
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Plus: MN Court of Appeals to host oral arguments at Pequot Lakes High School. -
All county cameras have been removed as of Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. Cameras under city jurisdiction may remain. -
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is surveying people's fish-eating habits to help limit contaminants in water bodies and make fish safer to eat. -
The tax used to fund civic center improvements will end Dec. 31, 2026.
