ELLSBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT (EVFD) AND LOCAL RESOURCES
EVFD CONTACT INFORMATION
Bass Lake Fire Station
1102 W Mink Rd Cotton, MN 55724 (218) 482-3777 Mail goes to Bass Lake Fire Station
Melrude Fire Station 1 and 2
1767 Melrude Road Cotton, MN 55724
(218 482-3778
Email Address: ellsburgvfd1102@gmail.com
For an Emergency Dial 911
2024 Officers
o President Arrlette Krog
o Vice President Susan Carlsness
o Secretary Heidi Yokel
o Treasurer Laurie Mesedahl
o Safety Officer Stan Johnston
o EMR Officer Tom Slatten
o Chief Tim Linder
o Bass Lake Fire Hall Assistant Chief - Loren Mesedahl
o Melrude Fire Hall Assistant Chief - Stan Johnston
MELRUDE COMMUNITY CLUB
02/14/26 -
Melrude Winter Frolic
February 15, 2026 11-1:30pm
At the sliding hill on Arizona Road
Brats/hotdogs/hot chocolate/sled give away to children 12 and under in attendance
and more.
EVFD MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS 2026
Full article on fire department activities and highlights can be found monthly in the Cotton Chronicle
January - The fire department responded to two medical calls and one wellness check. Some of their members attended EMS training in Duluth. New Officers were elected.
ELECTION INFORMATION
All state, county, national and township elections take place at Ellsburg Town Hall, 1767 Melrude Road. Election hours will be posted at the town hall and on the website. If you are new to the area or are not a registered voter, please bring proof of identification and address as our land use is zoned.
ST LOUIS COUNTY RESOURCES
Building Permits are required for all structures. Permits can be obtained prior to construction by contacting St. Louis County at the following locations:
• Duluth Courthouse, 100 North 5th Ave W., Duluth, MN 55802, (218) 726-2000
• Virginia Courthouse, 300 South Fifth Ave, Virginia, MN 55792, (218)749-7100
• Hibbing Courthouse, 1810 12th Ave East, Hibbing, MN 55746, (218) 262-6000
TAX ASSESSOR:
Duluth Office, 212 Courthouse, 100 North 5th Avenue West, Duluth, MN 55802-1291
Phone: (218) 726-2304, Fax: (218) 725-5093
Hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Monday through Friday.
Additional helpful information is on the St. Louis County website.