NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 24, 2024
MEDIA CONTACT: Dana Kazel, Communications Manager
218-725-5049 (office) • 218-591-2219 (cell)
St. Louis County provides update on flood situation and ongoing work for June 24
Progress continues repairing roads flooded by last week's storm. At the same time, St. Louis County Emergency Management is monitoring tonight's weather forecast and coordinating with local jurisdictions in the event of more dangerous weather and potential impacts.
For people needing help cleaning up flooded basements, free assistance is now available through the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD). The Crisis Cleanup Hotline is: 218-288-2213, and will be open through July 5. People also can be connected by calling 211.
Crisis Cleanup connects residents with volunteers from local relief organizations, community groups and faith communities who may be able to assist with flood cleanup and muck out. All services are free, but service is not guaranteed due to the overwhelming need. Also important to note, this hotline cannot assist with social services such as food, clothing, shelter, insurance, or questions about FEMA registration. Volunteers work free of charge and provide the tools and equipment necessary to complete the work.
St. Louis County Public Works crews completed repairs on three roads enabling them to re-open, including Giant's Ridge Road. Work continues on more than 30 others that remain closed. These include:
District 4 (northern St. Louis County)
- CR 362 Waisanen Rd at the intersection with CR 558 Palo-Tia Rd.
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CSAH 138 Giants Ridge Rd (CR 416 Tower/Biwabik Rd – Terminus)
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CR 356 Range Line Rd (Fire # 9339 – CR 923)
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CR 421 Sassas Rd (State Hwy 1 – CSAH 87 Leander Rd)
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CR 431 Short Rd (CR 948 – CSAH 115)
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CR 467 Heino Rd (State Hwy 53 – CR 912 Ralph Rd)
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CR 467 Heino Rd (State Hwy 53 – CR 430 Burghardt Rd)
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CR 481 Carpenter Rd (UT 8163 Graham Rd – UT 8157 Goodell Rd)
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CR 481 Carpenter Rd (CR 500 – CR 958 Plum Creek Rd)
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CR 481 Carpenter Rd (TH 1 – CR 540 Olson Rd)
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CR 491 Roini Rd (CSAH 82 – UT 8157)
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CR 492 E Anton Rd (CR 912 Ralph Rd – State Hwy 53)
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CR 492 Anton Rd (west of State Hwy 73 from Fire # 11244 – Terminus)
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CR 600 Johnson Rd (CR 948 – CSAH 115)
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CR 620 Salo Rd (90 corner – UT 6301)
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CR 652 Goodell Rd (State Hwy 53 – CSAH 82 Heino Rd)
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CR 796 Kaunonen Lk Rd (Cemetery Rd – CSAH 21)
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CR 912 Ralph Rd (CR 652 Goodell – CSAH 82 Heino Rd)
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CR 912 Ralph Rd (CR 467 Heino Rd – CR 492 E Anton Rd)
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CR 914 Watt Rd (CR 500 – CR 958)
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CR 923 Leander Rd (CR 912 Ralph Rd – Terminus)
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CR 931 Murray Rd (CSAH 22 – CR 491 Gustafson Rd at Bridge)
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CR 936 E Hannula Rd (State Hwy 53 – Terminus)
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CR 939 N Riddell Rd (TH 1 – North Terminus)
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CR 958 Alango Rd (CR 914 – CR 938)
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UT 8110 CR 361 (State Hwy 1 – CSAH 115)
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UT 8110 CR 361(TH 1 – CSAH 115)
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UT 8117 Jackpine Lane (TH 73 – Terminus)
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UT 8143 North Peterson Rd (TH 1 – CR 107)
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UT 8157 Goodell Rd (CR 491 Roini Rd – State Hwy 73)
District 5 (Duluth and surrounding townships) - all roads are now open
District 6 (Central St. Louis County including quad cities)
- Bodas Road from McKinley east to Barker Rd.
- Brimson Toimi Road between Hwy 16 and Little Creek Road
District 7 (Southwestern St. Louis County)
- South Townline Road (CR 442) from Hingeley Rd. to two miles east of Hwy 73
- Sherwood Anderson Road between Williams Road and Osborn Road
- Shaw Road between Hayes and 92
- Green Rock Road by Belchner Road
St. Louis County residents affected by last week's storm and aftermath are encouraged to visit the County's online flood resource page at stlouiscountymn.gov/flood to find a map of current road closings, a link to file damage reports online, guidance for handling flooded septic tanks and wells, and other resources.
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