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A community of love for Temper Payne
A Coleraine man was the well-deserved recipient of a grand community gesture on Wednesday, when a parade of friends and community members surrounded a family mourning the coming loss of their husband, father, and grandfather. A parade passed by the Temper Payne house in Coleraine, transforming a quiet street to a magnificent farewell to beloved local Temper Payne, who was receiving hospice services near the end of his life, and was not expecting many more opportunities to say goodbye. ...
Highway 2 and 65 Swan River roundabout construction meeting April 29
DULUTH—On Monday, April 29, 2024, at 5 p.m., Minnesota Department of Transportation staff will be holding an information meeting about construction occurring at the intersection of Highway 2 and Highway 65 in Swan River. The meeting will be held at Warba City Hall (120 2nd Ave, Warba, MN 55793). A roundabout will be constructed at the intersection. Motorists can expect a detour of Highway 65 this summer. A recording of information discussed will be available on the project website following the meeting. For maps, general...
Wilderness Extend Season with Game 3 Victory Over Wolverines
CLOQUET, Minn.- The Minnesota Wilderness kept their season alive on Friday, defeating the Anchorage Wolverines 4 to 1 in their best of five game series. Grand Rapids native Ren Morque gave the team a jolt in the first as he netted his 3rd goal to give the team a 1-0 lead.
Musicians on the Range: Inspiration from Kim Grillo Nagler and Hobo Revival
The draw of mining jobs on the Iron Range brought with it an adventuring hobo jumping a train for travel to backbreaking work. Toting a brave culture of American frontier folklore hobos would gather round the campfire, society misfits sharing a tune. Armed with a banjo (not the musical instrument), a small shovel often used to lift coal, the migrant workers helped build the backbone of the US mining industry from the late 1800s to the 1930s. And to the hard-working travelers of another day...
Hill City-Northland shuts out WHA 14-0 on three hits
The Wolves managed only three hits while visiting Hill City-Northland had six, but it was the 14 free bases that allowed the Storm to win 14-0 in five innings Thursday night in Walker. Alexis Gardner and Jasmyn German had back-to-back singles in the third, which was Walker-Hackensack-Akeley’s best chance of scoring. But a strike out and a fielder’s choice cut the lead runner down at third to end the inning. ...
Celebrate Arbor Day by going on a walking class in trees
On Sunday, April 28, Urban Forester Barb Spears will lead Itasca Unitarian Fellowship participants and any others interested in a tree walk starting from Pokegama Dam (Government Dam) on Highway 2 west of Grand Rapids. Meeting at 10am, the event will start with basic tree identification and tree planting, care, and maintenance. Barb will lead the group through the campground and picnic area for the first part of a walk. Then, after a break, Barb will take those wanting more across the dam into the Bass Brook area trail system. Bring water and dress for the weather. All are welcome. ...
Cohasset Native Zach Stejskal Signs Pro Deal in Finland
COHASSET, Minn.- A day after he opted out of the transfer portal, former UMD Goaltender and Cohasset native Zach Stejskal is going pro in Finland. He will play for Hokki, who compete in the 2nd highest league in Finland. Stejskal spent the past four seasons in Duluth. During that time,...
Minnesota North College’s EMPOWER Program to host Free Summer Camps
The Empow(HER) Summer Camps are open for enrollment! Girls ages 14-17 can sign up for classes across the Iron Range and experience work in the trades. There are three sessions: June 10-13: Minnesota North College, Hibbing Campus Automotive Heating and Cooling ...
Tom Beaudry brings a lifetime of experience back to Pokegama Golf Course
Laying along the shores of Pokegama Lake is Grand Rapids’ 18-hole picturesque golf course that is turning 96-years-old in 2024. Opened in 1901 with nine holes, Pokegama Golf Course has made some but few changes over the last century: adding a back-nine in the late 70’s, a layout design change here and there, and a new clubhouse outfitted with a restaurant in 2010. Now after 35 years as Director of Golf at Pokegama, Bob Cahill has retired, and Tom Beaudry has been selected to fill the vacancy left by the long-time director, marking a new era for the heralded local...
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