NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 13, 2025
MEDIA CONTACT: Phil Chapman, Deputy Auditor/Supervisor of Elections
(218) 726-2385 or chapmanp@stlouiscountymn.gov
Residents of Unorganized Township 63-17 vote to incorporate
Ballots have been counted and residents of Unorganized Township 63-17 have voted to incorporate into St. Louis County's newest township. Unorganized Township 63-17 is located in northern St. Louis County between Beatty and Greenwood Townships
Out of 80 ballots cast, the vote was 49 to 31 in favor of organizing as a town. Results are unofficial until certified by the canvassing board, which is scheduled to meet next Monday, May 19, at 10 a.m. in the St. Louis County Courthouse in Duluth, Commissioner Conference Room.
Under Minnesota Statute, when a majority of registered voters of an unorganized township petition the County Board asking to incorporate as a township, then a special election is called. That petition was brought to the County in May of 2024, which started the process of verifying signatures and ultimately setting a special election date.
Assuming the Canvassing Board determines Tuesday's unofficial results are accurate, next steps are for County Auditor Nancy Nilsen to call a meeting for residents to establish their town board. A date for this will be set after the Canvassing Board certifies the election results.
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