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 Town Hall Fire Station
1767 Melrude Road, Melrude, MN 55766
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 Safety Officer Stan Johnston
o Training Officer Tom Slatten
o Chief Loren Mesedahl
o Assistant Chief/Bass Lake Fire Hall - -Tim Linder
o Assistant Chief /Melrude Fire Hall
-Lee Voigt
MELRUDE COMMUNITY CLUB
Info to be added - check back!
EVFD MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS 2024
Full article on fire department activites and highlights can be found monthly in the Cotton Chronicle
March - The fire department responded to one medical call and they participated in Radio Training and Pipeline Training.
February - The fire department responded to one medical call.
January - The fire department responded to two calls and had Ice Rescue Training. Some of their EMR attended 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.
LOCAL BUSINESSES