St. Louis County, Minnesota — 2026
St. Louis County had 569 projects with decisions YTD 2026: 730 approved and 7 denied (99.1% approval). Mountain Iron led among cities with 130 projects, followed by Duluth (104).
Data through September 3, 2026 · Updated September 4, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
569
Projects YTD
730
Approved
7
Denied
99.1%
Approval rate
Cities in St. Louis County
| City | Projects | Approved | Denied | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Iron | 130 | 182 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Duluth | 104 | 141 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ely | 72 | 104 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Eveleth | 64 | 75 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Buhl | 43 | 43 | 2 | 95.6% |
| Hoyt Lakes | 36 | 44 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Cook | 24 | 38 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Gilbert | 24 | 24 | 1 | 96.0% |
| Rice Lake | 21 | 22 | 3 | 88.0% |
| Mahnomen | 19 | 19 | 1 | 95.0% |
| Hermantown | 13 | 15 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Chisholm | 9 | 10 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Virginia | 5 | 5 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Tower | 3 | 3 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Aurora | 1 | 4 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Floodwood | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
Frequently asked questions
- How many projects had council decisions in St. Louis County YTD 2026?
- 569 projects with 730 approved and 7 denied actions (99.1% approval).
- Which cities in St. Louis County had the most activity?
- Mountain Iron (130 projects), Duluth (104 projects), Ely (72 projects)