St. Louis County

Location and Geography

St. Louis County spreads across northeastern Minnesota, from the harbor of Duluth on Lake Superior to the remote boundary lakes near Canada. Its enormous expanse takes in iron-rich ridges, dense boreal forest, and countless lakes and rivers.

Industry and Resources

The county sits at the core of the Mesabi Iron Range, long a center of iron-ore mining, alongside shipping through the port of Duluth and a strong forestry sector. These resource industries have shaped its towns and economy for generations.

Nature and Recreation

With pristine woods, waterways, and wilderness areas, the county is a magnet for fishing, canoeing, and winter sports. Its northern landscape offers some of Minnesota's most rugged and scenic country.