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Driver transported following two-vehicle crash in Kugler Township

VIRGINIA—A 19-year-old male driver was transported to a local hospital on Thursday in Kugler Township, according to a report by the Minnesota State Patrol The driver from Aurora was traveling northbound on Highway 135 when the vehicle he was driving collided with a vehicle driven by a 55-year-old male from Embarrass near Wahlsten Road. The vehicle driven by the Aurora man came to rest in the westbound ditch, according to authorities. The driver from Aurora was treated for non-life threatening injuries at Northern Pines Medical Center. Road Condition were dry at the time of the crash. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts. Alcohol is not suspected for either driver. Tower Ambulance, Embarrass Fire, Virginia Fire, St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office assisted on scene.

Virginia, MN · 2d

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Police ask hunters to keep an eye out for missing man

TOWER—The Breitung Police Department is again asking for help in locating Derek Lerfald, who was last seen on March 21 leaving the Vermilion Housing Apartment complete in the 100 block of Cedar Street in Tower, a news release from Police Chief Daniel Reing stated. The missing person case remains an active investigation several months after he went missing. “As the season has changed to fall, many of our area residents will take to the woods. We kindly ask our area hunters to be observant and report anything suspicious. If anyone has any information, please contact the Breitung Police Department at 218-753-6660 or 911.’’

Tower, MN · 2d

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Virginia Man, 25, Accused Of Threatening Driver Then Fighting Deputies At Jail

2nd Ave. & 3rd St. S. — Reported Driver-Threat Incident Location. A 25-year-old man is facing felony charges after he allegedly threatened to kill a driver near Second Avenue and Third Street South in Virginia on Oct. 31, then slipped his handcuffs and fought with deputies once he arrived at the jail. Darius Nathaniel Fields now faces four counts stemming from the encounter, including felony threats of violence and felony assault of a peace officer.

Virginia, MN · 8h
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Owner of Tig’s BBQ Troy Fralich dies at 53

Troy Fralich, a former St. Louis County deputy sheriff and owner of the popular Tig’s BBQ in Duluth has died at the age of 53.The news of Fralich’s death brought profound sadness among the local law enforcement community after learning one of their biggest champions died this week.Fralich was the president of the Fraternal Order of Police, but his duty to care for others went beyond policing with the help of good ol’ BBQ.

Duluth, MN · 2d
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Wolves go down in finals

The last run went Chisholm’s way, and that proved to be the difference in an excruciatingly close Section 7A volleyball final. A section title slipped through the hands of the Timberwolves in the decisive fifth set, as Chisholm scored six of the contest’s last seven points to steal a berth in next week’s state tournament.

Ely, MN · 1d

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Mesabi Band, A Cappella Choir salute veterans Thursday night

EVELETH—The Mesabi Community Band will present a concert honoring veterans at 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, at the Eveleth City Auditorium. The band, under the direction of Daniel Melby-Juntunen and Bill Lavato, will feature the Rock Ridge High School A Cappella Choir, directed by Reida Forsman, presenting musical tributes to all who have served their country. Instrumental numbers will include the following: • National Emblem March by E. E. Bagley • Midway March by John Williams • The Strategic Air Command Concert March • Armed Forces Salute Vocal numbers will include the following: • The A Cappella Choir will present Song for the Unsung Hero by Joseph Martin and will combine with the band to perform America The Beautiful by Samuel Ward arranged by Carmen Dragon. The audience will appreciate this arrangement of composer Samuel Ward with the lyrics of Katharine Lee Bates, who authored the poem in 1893 after visiting Pikes Peak. Composed in 1976 for the epic film “Midway,” the march of that name highlights the turning point in the Pacific Theater of World War II. Song for the Unsung Hero written in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, it is an overpowering statement of patriotism and

Eveleth, MN · 1d

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Rangers return to state with 36-16 win over Bombers

CLOQUET—A dicey start to Friday’s Section 7A Championship game had the Mountain Iron-Buhl football team staring down a 16-0 deficit to Barnum with just over three minutes taken off the clock. But once the Rangers found their footing, there was no stopping them offensively or defensively as they scored 36 unanswered points and pitched a shutout the rest of the way, giving Mountain Iron-Buhl a 36-16 victory and the Section 7A crown in the process. It’s MI-B’s eighth section title in nine years and their first after moving up to Class A in 2025. With all that history behind them, the Rangers had little reason to panic even when things looked dire. “We never thought we were gonna lose,” said junior running back Jeff Tanksley. This team, we persevere so much. We had to ask ourselves, ‘when are we gonna lock in?’ We got it together after that and they didn’t score the rest of the game. Our captains and our senior leaders, they make things like that a lot easier for us.” On the very first play from scrimmage, the Bombers took MI-B by surprise with quarterback Logan Charboneau airing out a 70-yard touchdown pass to tight end Ethan

Buhl, MN · 1d

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Minnesota Weather Alert: Duluth Near Freezing Wednesday, Nov. 11

Duluth warms to 53 degrees Monday before temperatures approach freezing Wednesday night.

Duluth, MN · 14h

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Stages of the Range presents Noel Coward's 'Private Lives'

The Stages of the Range theater company is back in action this fall with a historic and exciting comedy of manners: Noel Coward’s “Private Lives.” Performances are at 7 p.m. November 7, 12, 13, and 14. There is a matinee on November 15 at 2:30. All performances are at the Gilbert City Auditorium, located at 17 Broadway in Gilbert. Set in the late Jazz Era, “Private Lives,” directed by Mary Lou Conaway, explores the thin line between love and hate with situational comedy that is so audacious, it borders on the theater of the absurd. Newlyweds Sibyl (Cassie Liubakka) and Elyot Chase (James Conger) arrive at a quaint hotel in France. Worlds collide, however, when Elyot’s former wife Amanda (Chelsea Trucano) and her new husband Victor Prynne (Ethan Allen) honeymoon in the room next door. Elyot and Amanda’s unresolved relationship sets the stage for the drama and comedy that unfolds. The cast is rounded out with Tavia Melhus playing Louise, the French maid. “Private Lives” has remained relevant in the theatrical sphere because of Coward’s sharp writing and the timeless themes the play explores. It has enjoyed an eye-popping array of actors gracing the stage in the principal roles, including

Gilbert, MN · 1d

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A Second lawsuit filed against Hermantown over data center environmental review (St Louis County)

The City of Hermantown may have given the green light to build a Google data center, but that’s not stopping another lawsuit from being filed. The groups behind the lawsuit are the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA) and the Stop The Hermantown Data Center (SHDC). The groups claim the city’s environmental review process violated the Minnesota Environmental Policy Act because they say the process was done before enough was known about the project and its impacts.

Hermantown, MN · 2d

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Grand Rapids, Mountain Iron-Buhl football win sections, punch tickets to state tournament

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Grand Rapids defeated Hermantown 38-7 to win section 7AAAA and advance to the state tournament. In 7A, Mountain Iron-Buhl beat Barnum 36-16 to become section champions. The Minnesota state high school football tournament begins next Friday.

Grand Rapids, MN · 1d

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Crotteau, Murfin to make state cross country debut for Wolverines

VIRGINIA—Two Rock Ridge sophomores are set to make their state cross country debut today at the Class AA State Championships held at the Majestic Oaks Golf Club in Ham Lake. On the boys side, Bryce Crotteau will represent the Wolverines after taking seventh at sections and claiming the third individual qualifying spot. For the girls, Mylah Murfin earned a state berth, taking ninth and claiming the sixth and final individual qualifying spot. For Crotteau, earning a trip to state was a bit of a shock for the sophomore considering where he was coming into the season. “I didn’t have as much training as I wanted,” Crotteau said. “I didn’t have a good plan this summer and really the first few meets of the season didn’t go well at all.” Eventually, Crotteau managed to turn things on and found a path that would lead him to state. “I started following a plan and I guess it worked. My race strategy changed a bit. You see the same people at most meets so I started chasing one person. Then I’d pass them and then find another person to chase. Keep doing that and eventually you’re making it to state.” Wolverines coach Chris

Ham Lake, MN · 1d

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PathBlazers gets ready for snowmobile season

CHISHOLM—In a little less than a month, snowmobile trails are set to open, weather permitting. “December 1 is the official opening and March 31 is the official closing date, per the Minnesota DNR,” Dan Marich, President and Trail Administrator for the PathBlazers Snowmobile Club said in an interview last week. “Let’s pray for snow,” Marich said. “Forecasters are talking Super El Nino, which is concerning—it traditionally brings warmer weather and less snow.” There is still hope for a major snowfall. Marich recalled the Halloween Blizzard of 1991 took place in a Super El Nino year. “So, it can still happen,” he said. “We hope we get decent snow and the trails are ready to go.” Volunteers from the Pathblazers have been hard at work in the off-season to improve trails and make them safer, getting them ready for the much anticipated riding season. “We’ve been doing trail work, brushing, clearing trees that may have fallen over during the summer months,” Marich said. Marich said the club members have also taken the time to put up new signage, and have rerouted a portion of the south trail to a “safer way to go.” “We’re always working hard to improve the trail

Chisholm, MN · 1d

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Hibbing Historical Society expands online access to historic newspapers (St Louis County)

Hibbing Historical Society partnered with the Minnesota Historical Society to digitize nearly 90,000 pages of historic Hibbing and Chisholm newspapers, making local history easier to access and preserve. The newspapers are being added to the Minnesota Digital Newspaper Hub, a free online database that allows users to search by date, keyword and location.

Hibbing, MN · 2d