Gravel Sales

Contractor Gravel Permits and Leases

All contractors or sub-contractors operating on Tax Forfeited land must have appropriate training, experience, and certification to conduct the work activities that are the subject of the contract. Gravel Permits are issued to contractors from our Land & Minerals Department located in Pike Lake (Duluth), Virginia, Cook, and Ely. Permit fees do apply. Checks made payable to: 'St. Louis County Auditor'.

Contractor Training Sessions

Gravel Leases: PLEASE BE AWARE

Pursuant to Minnesota Statute § 282.04, Subdivision 1 (d), as directed by the county board, the county auditor may lease Tax Forfeited land to individuals for the removal of gravel. Leases involving more than $12,000 shall first be offered at public sale. This can add four to six weeks to the approval process! Please submit your request as soon as possible to avoid delays. Questions regarding Gravel Leases, please call your local Area Office listed below:

Gravel Lease Application

For North Area projects, please contact Mike Stubbs: 218-742-9898.

For South Area projects, please contact Troy Lindgren: 218-625-3700.

North Area Gravel Pits

South Area Gravel Pits

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

In order to use equipment in the gravel pits managed by the Land & Minerals Department, contractors must complete the following (4) four steps, annually, in order to remain on the Responsible Operators List (ROL):

STEP 1: Application Form

STEP 2: Complete the Online Gravel Training Pre-Work

STEP 3 & STEP 4: Liability Insurance & Worker's Comp Form

Gravel Sales - Non-Contractors

Gravel Authorizations
Gravel Authorizations are issued to citizens who wish to obtain gravel from our Tax Forfeited gravel pit locations. NO heavy equipment may be used, and the gravel must be hand loaded by shovel only. The permit limit is not to exceed 10 cubic yards and is valid for a maximum of 30 days. Please contact your local Land & Minerals Office for further information to obtain a permit. Permit Fee is $20 and can be paid by check or money order made payable to: "St. Louis County Auditor".