St. Louis County Cuts to Control Tax Hike | Duluth News

St. Louis County just approved a 6.25% property tax hike—nearly $12.7 million—to cover rising costs, even as leaders slashed $12 million in spending by cutting staff, consolidating services, and tapping reserves. Thirty-one positions are being eliminated or reassigned, mostly from vacant roles, while new hires are planned for the Sheriff’s Office. Despite cuts, the county is restructuring health and human services to meet federal mandates and tackle soaring salaries and insurance costs. The final levy vote is in September, with the full budget due in December—all while prioritizing roads, public safety, and long-term fiscal stability. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1a00e6daee575e16