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Buhl city leaders urged to investigate sources of inflow and infiltration
BUHL—The City of Buhl is experiencing unexplained spikes of Inflow and Infiltration (I & I) increasing the volume of water entering its wastewater collection system that could potentially jeopardize the authorization of Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) permits required to expand the city’s sewer system, according to Norm Miranda, Executive Director of the Central Iron Range Sanitary Sewer District (CIRSSD). Inflow occurs when groundwater seeps into sewer pipes through cracks, leaky pipes and/or defective manholes, according to information provided by the CIRSSD. Meanwhile infiltration is...
'What Home Means to Me'
VIRGINIA—The children of Pine Mill Court recently had the opportunity to draw posters for a contest—and to tell “What Home Means to Me,” the contest theme. The Virginia Housing and Redevelopment Authority had its annual poster contest event at Pine Mill Court March 20 in collaboration with the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials’ Housing America Campaign. The poster contest invites children from kindergarten to 12th grade residing in affordable housing and community developments administered by NAHRO member agencies to participate. The theme of...
Basketball Seniors Shine in Iron Range All-Star Game
VIRGINIA, Minn.- Though their high school hoops careers are officially over, seniors were able to enjoy another game on the court at the Iron Range Engineering Senior All-Star Game at Minnesota North College- Mesabi Range. In the girls’ all-star game, the home team won 86-79. Members of the winning team...
Wednesday evening fire claims home near Virginia
Around 5:20p.m., crews responded to reports of a house fire in the Lake Leander area, north of Virginia. According to the Northland Firewire, The Pike-Sandy-Britt, Cook, and Kinney-Great Scott fire departments were dispatched to the 9500 block of St Louis County Road 65 to find a home engulfed in flames.
New Iron Range Half Marathon set for August
VIRGINIA—Those looking for a new event in the Quad Cities will get their wish later this summer. After months of planning, the Iron Range Half Marathon will have its inaugural running on Aug. 17 through the communities of Virginia, Eveleth and Gilbert. Marathoners Gabe Zika and Sarah Wipf came up with the idea for the 13.1-mile event while taking part in last September’s Ely Half Marathon. ...
Moose Lake Pedestrian Who Died Identified; Driver, 21, Charged
UPDATE (March 25, 3:30 p.m.) — The pedestrian who was struck and killed by a 21-year-old male driver on March 21 has been identified. The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office says the person has been identified as 61-year-old Justin McNeil from the City of Moose Lake. Brent Keranen, 21,...
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Food Shelf receives grant from Nashwauk Area Community Fund
The local food shelf is often a vital lifeline for those facing food insecurity. As demand surged and food prices soared, the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Food Shelf in Nashwauk found itself needing some extra help. Amidst their struggles, Neighbors Helping Neighbors was awarded a $3,000 grant from the Nashwauk Area Community Fund (NACF). This grant demonstrates Nashwauk Area Community Fund’s continued commitment to supporting those most vulnerable in their community. The Nashwauk Area Community Fund is a community-based fund providing discretionary grants to projects and initiatives in the Nashwauk area to improve the quality of life for local citizens and provide a way for citizens and businesses to give to their local community. This fund serves nonprofit organizations in Nashwauk, Keewatin, Nashwauk Township, Buck Lake, Pengilly, Goodland and Swan Lake areas. For more information about the Nashwauk Area Community Fund, or to donate, you can go to their website at www.nashwaukfund.org.
Chisholm teacher is recipient of ADK Teacher Grant
Teresa Allen, a teacher at Chisholm High School, is a recipient of an Alpha Delta Kappa Teacher Grant. With the monies she has been awarded, Allen plans to fulfill a classroom dream by supplementing her curriculum with the materials necessary to help students experience the growth and maturity of foods we find on our tables.
Rock Ridge sued over Eveleth demolition project
VIRGINIA—There was both good news and bad news regarding the Eveleth campus abatement and demolition project at Monday’s Rock Ridge School Board meeting. The project bids came in at about $4.54 million, which is more than $1.45 million under the $6 million that was budgeted. Superintendent Noel Schmidt also informed the board the school district was sued by plaintiff Richard Klabechek of Anoka County to stop the abatement and demolition...
Dennis Anderson: In NE Minnesota, DNR staff, habitat and deer all decline
MINNEAPOLIS - Jeff Lightfoot was a northeast Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wildlife manager from 1980 to 2015. He first served as assistant area manager and deer habitat specialist in International Falls and later was area wildlife manager in Virginia, Minn., before being promoted to regional wildlife manager in Grand Rapids. In the interview below, Lightfoot said DNR office closings, staff reductions and the elimination of deer habitat efforts in the northeast are major reasons the region's whitetail numbers have plummeted.
Chisholm School Board accepts construction bids
CHISHOLM—The Chisholm School Board on Monday took the next step toward making the school district’s building project a reality. On Monday, the school board approved $26,418,019 in construction bids, taking the next step for a new preschool through grade six school to be added at the current high school. The project includes classrooms, a gymnasium, and a cafeteria/commons area, a steam conversion and upgrades at the high school, and the demolition of the current Chisholm Elementary, along with preparation and site work for the new...
Carving Your Clan Ojibwe art and culture comes to area libraries
The Arrowhead Library System (ALS) is pleased to announce Carving Your Clan, a limited in-person art and culture program, will be at select libraries March 25-30. This art experience will be presented by Minnesota artist and Ojibwe educator Jeffrey Tibbetts. Carving Your Clan blends Native American ceremony, culture and art to deliver a unique hands-on experience. During this three-hour class, participants will carve a physical representation of their choosing from stone, while developing an understanding of the Ojibwe world view. ...
50s Sock Hop tradition continues at the Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary
CHISHOLM—An evening of music and fun from a decade 70 years ago, is in store at the Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary School in Chisholm. The Sheila Kne Memorial Sock Hop 50s dance is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 5, in the Vaughan-Steffensrud gym. There is no admission charge. Donations, monetary or non-perishable food items, are being accepted at the door to benefit the Chisholm Food Shelf. A ticket is being given to each person making a donation for a chance at prize drawings. The Chisholm...
Chisholm Chamber seeks board members
CHISHOLM — The Chisholm Area Chamber of Commerce is taking inquiries for new board members. If you are interested in helping with local events and putting a spotlight on the community, contact the chamber via email at info@chisholmchamber.com.
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