History

 
 

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The history of protecting the citizens of our county and enforcing the law goes back more than a century. Along the way, there have been many challenges, successes and  stories of those who have served our county.

Interesting facts:

I892
Sheriff Sharvey averted bloodshed at the Tower Strike.

1904
St. Louis County had the youngest sheriff on record for St. Louis County and one of the youngest in the nation.

1931
There were four sheriffs for St. Louis County.

See Sheriff History Timeline

Contact Us

In emergency or to file a report, call 911.

Duluth Sheriff's Office
218-726-2340
Email

Hibbing Sheriff's Office
218-262-0134

Virginia Sheriff's Office
218-749-7134

St. Louis County Jail
218-726-2345

All contacts