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North Star Township previously formed part of Normanna Township. Citizens who were interested in having a local Fire Department founded North Star in 1985. A 6-mile-by-6-mile area within the Cloquet River Valley, the Township now supports an active Fire and Emergency Response Department, a road, recycling, and government services, such as elections.

North Star Township is in a rural area of forests, lakes and streams. Part of the township falls within the Cloquet Valley State Forest. Outdoor recreation is plentiful, including hiking, fishing, hunting, swimming, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, offtrack skiing, biking and more.

PUBLIC NOTICE: SHOULD NORTH STAR TOWNSHIP ENACT AN ORDINANCE TO PERMIT AND REGULATE SHORT-TERM RENTAL PROPERTIES?

PUBLIC FORUM – August 8 2023 6:30PM North Star Town Hall

Thank you to all who turned out for this important discussion. We continue to welcome all input on the topic of short-term rental properties in North Star Township. Please review a DRAFT ORDINANCE developed by North Star residents and come with your comments and questions. The North Star Town Board seeks your feedback on whether the township should, through a township ordinance, permit and regulate short-term rental properties.

You can send your comments and questions to the Town Supervisors at NORTH STAR CONTACTS . COMMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE END OF THE DAY ON AUGUST 15 2023.