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
2026 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
ELLSBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Full article on fire department activities and highlights can be found monthly in the Cotton Chronicle
Monthly meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at the Bass Lake Fire Hall, 1102 W Mink Rd at 6:30 PM. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Want to make a difference in our community? The EVFD is always looking for new members, free training provided, no experience necessary. Join the Ellsburg Volunteer Fire Department and become part of a team dedicated to helping and protecting our neighbors.
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.
General Election November 3, 2026. Polls open 8AM-8PM.
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.