St. Louis County
is a county
located in the
U.S. state of
Minnesota. As of
2010, the
population was
200,226. Its
county seat is
Duluth. It is
the largest
county by area
in Minnesota,
and the largest
in the United
States east of
the Mississippi
River (if water
area is
excluded, it is
second largest,
behind Aroostook
County, Maine).
Major industries include pulpwood production and tourism. At one time, surface mining of low-grade iron-ore was a major part of the economy. Parts of the Bois Forte and Fond du Lac Indian reservations are in the county.
Major industries include pulpwood production and tourism. At one time, surface mining of low-grade iron-ore was a major part of the economy. Parts of the Bois Forte and Fond du Lac Indian reservations are in the county.
