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New housing project on the Iron Range has some neighbors raising concerns
HIBBING, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A new proposed development in Hibbing has some neighbors raising their eyebrows at the project. Hibbing’s oldest and largest low-income development known as Greenhaven Apartments, or officially Haven Court Apartments, is reaching its end of life. “Our existing family buildings were built in...
Stormy weather causing power outages
The stormy weather was making an impact on the power grid this evening. As of 5:30PM on Tuesday evening, Minnesota Power and Lake Country Power have 15 power outages that affect 278 customers in the Duluth area, Cass County, Atkin County, Itaska County, and Saint Louis County. Minnesota Power’s Outages...
Body of second missing canoeist recovered in Boundary Waters
Members of the St. Louis County rescue squad and sheriff’s office found the body of 40-year-old Reis Grams of Lino Lakes just west of Curtain Falls around 10 a.m. Monday morning. His body was flown to a sea plane base in Ely. On May 18 Reis and three other...
Kenny tries Nette’s Diner on a Chisholm road trip
Located in Chisholm just off of 169, Nette’s Diner is the new restaurant that is bringing the nostalgia of classic diners back to the Northland. But even though it’s a classic diner, the food at Nette’s goes beyond just fast food. “So while we give the nostalgic drive in vibes we want to be able to give the best burger around,” says owner Nette Purdy. Her and her Husband Bill have had years of restaurant experience and say since they’ve opened it’s been super busy.
Woman pleads guilty to April stabbing in Aurora
VIRGINIA—A 27-year-old woman who stabbed a man in Aurora in April and then fled into the woods is facing up to 20 years in prison after entering a guilty plea last week in Sixth District Court in Virginia. Brianna Leigh Schroeder of Duluth will be sentenced on July 22 after pleading guilty to felony 1st degree assault—great bodily harm on May 28. She faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. ...
Tigers exact some revenge on Panthers
AURORA—On Tuesday, the Cherry baseball team got a chance to wipe off the one blemish on their record this year. Falling to the five-time defending section champion South Ridge 7-2 on April 12, the Tigers squared off with the Panthers once more at the Mesabi East Athletic Complex with a spot in the section title game on the line. Getting six runs in the last three innings and a four-hitter...
City by City: St. Louis County, Grand Rapids, Hill City
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. - The 2024 Mike Colalillo Medal of Honor Scholarship is open to seniors and college students with a connection to St. Louis County. Colalillo was the last known surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient in the State of Minnesota and was born and raised in St. Louis County. A $1,500 scholarship will be given to one student. Applicants must submit a research paper on a topic relevant to veterans or veterans groups in our area. Other criteria and submission details can be found here.
City by City: Hibbing, Red Cliff, Aurora
HIBBING, Minn. - The 2nd Annual Community Cleanup Day will be held Friday and Saturday, June 7 and 8. Hibbing residents will be able to drop off unwanted materials at Stuntz garage. Drop off will be available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Some items will not be taken including paint, light bulbs, fire extinguishers and other construction materials.
Three candidates seek State House 7B seat
Three candidates are looking to take Rep. Dave Lislegard’s open Minnesota House District 7B seat, after the longtime representative announced last month that he will not seek re-election. Republican candidates Cal Warwas of Iron and Matt Matasich of Virginia have filed for the seat along with Democrat Lorrie Janatopoulos, of Eveleth. Janatopoulos’ filing happened mid-afternoon Tuesday. In the past, she has unsuccessfully run for a St. Louis County Commissioner seat...
Warriors walk off, eliminate Wolves 5-4
AURORA—The Ely baseball team got caught playing with fire on Tuesday. After fending off a number of scoring chances from Deer River, the Timberwolves looked as if they might be able to sneak out a Section 7A elimination game win to keep their season alive. But a 4-2 lead heading into the bottom of the seventh inning wasn’t safe as the Warriors got down to their last out and plated...
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