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roadoflife.jpgBabbitt is a small community of 1500 residents located at the eastern end of the legendary Mesabi Iron Mining Range near Birch Lake in Northeast Minnesota.  Only two portages from the BWCA, its location offers a unique combination of access to outdoor activities and cultural and business opportunities. 

Outdoor activities include excellent fishing on Birch Lake with a range of resort or camping facilities available.  The area also offers excellent opportunities for viewing or photographing wildlife such as wolves, moose, deer, bear. and smaller game.

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Latest News & Information

PUBLIC NOTICE:  Effective January 1, 2019, the City of Babbitt garbage bills will increase to $50/quarter.  It will no longer be required to use purple garbage bags (any bags may be used).  Bags must be placed in a covered garbage can not to exceed 32 gallons in size.  Garbage will not be picked up if it is not in a can.

 

 

St Louis County Sheriff's Office News Release: Jan. 16, 2019 - Re: Public input on multi-hazard mitigation plan.  https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNSTLOUIS/bulletins/228285b

 

 

 

As information:  TOPS 566 meets every Thursday at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Babbitt - Weigh In at 8:30 a.m. - Meeting at 9:00 a.m.

 

 

 

Garbage Collection:  Residents are reminded that only CORRUGATED cardboard is allowed in the recycle shed.  Picking up of grass clippings, etc., is an additional service that is provided by the garbage hauler.  Do not overfill bags - they should be easily 'liftable'.  Please DO NOT dispose of animal feces in these bags!  It should be disposed of in regular garbage bags.  Garbage is collected on Mondays and Thursdays.  Pickup begins at 7:00 a.m.  Please have your garbage bags in a container and out by the road by that time.