NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 25, 2026
MEDIA CONTACT: Jayson McQueary
Community Development Manager
218-471-7336 or McQuearyJ@StLouisCountyMN.gov.
Public Invited to Learn about Community Development Block Grant Funds
The St. Louis County Economic and Community Development Department distributed $1.5 million in federal grant money to communities and non-profit organizations in St. Louis County in the last year. These Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds helped pay for:
- Housing projects, including supporting One Roof Community Housing with the rehabilitation of two homes in southern St. Louis County, and North St. Louis County Habitat for Humanity assisting in the rehabilitation of six properties.
- Infrastructure projects in Aurora, Cook, Ely, Floodwood, Hibbing and Leonidas.
- Thirteen non-profit programs offering supportive services for low-income residents and those experiencing homelessness.
- Improvements made to the Embarrass Region Fair Timber Hall and Floodwood Services and Training facilities to accommodate and serve the community members needing additional support.
Now, as county staff are preparing to launch the CDBG program funding cycle for the next year, they will be hosting an open house and public hearing at the following locations:
Proctor City Hall/Community Center
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 1-3 p.m.
100 Pionk Drive, Proctor
Mountain Iron Community Center
Thursday, Sept. 17, 1-3 p.m.
8586 Enterprise Drive South, Mt. Iron
The agenda will be the same at both, including an overview of Fiscal Year 2025 accomplishments, including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs.
St. Louis County distributes CDBG funds to communities and non-profit organizations in St. Louis County outside the City of Duluth. (Duluth receives separate funding.)
Questions about the open houses and public hearings or about CDBG funds in general may be directed Jayson McQueary, Community Development Manager, at (218) 471-7336 or email: McQuearyJ@StLouisCountyMN.gov.
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 Workers replace the deteriorating roof on the Floodwood Services and Training (FST) building. FST, which offers programming for adults with physical, developmental, and/or mental health differences, received CDBG funding to replace the roof on the building that accommodates its ThriFSTore, production room, and staff offices.
 CDBG funds helped the City of Ely pay its share of a project to reconstruct Harvey Street and replace sidewalks, lighting, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and bituminous pavement. This project was done in partnership with St. Louis County Public Works. CDBG funds also made it possible for the city to complete improvements on Conan Street and 1st Avenue East.
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