St. Louis County, Minnesota

Located in Northeastern Minnesota, St. Louis County is the largest county east of the Mississippi. St. Louis County is known for its spectacular natural beauty, including a national forest and a national park, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, four state parks and 1000 lakes.

St. Louis County is the home of 200,500 people, living in small mining towns, farm communities, and in busy cities. The major industries in St. Louis County are mining, wood and paper products, shipping and  transportation, health care, and tourism.

Duluth, the largest city, is an international seaport and also the county seat. St. Louis County also maintains courthouses in Hibbing and Virginia and a Government Services Center in Ely to serve its citizens.

St. Louis County has museums, libraries, parks, theatres, a waterfront boardwalk, and limitless recreation including boating, fishing, skiing, and arts presentations. Education is a top priority, with excellent public and private schools and opportunities for higher education at several public and private colleges.