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Duluth East Boys Tennis Protects Home Court Against Hibbing
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys tennis team picked up their 10th win of the season on Wednesday, defeating Hibbing 5 to 2. East would take three out of four singles matchups and two out of the three doubles matchups. The Greyhounds (10-11) will next play Mahtomedi on May 10th.
Giant softball blanks 'Streaks, 8-0
AURORA—The Mesabi East girl’s softball team did not get off to a good start on Wednesday afternoon against Chisholm. But when they did, the Giants played great offense and defense and got some stellar pitching from Reese Heikkila on their way to an 8-0 win over the Bluestreaks. “It took some time to get going today,” Mesabi East head coach Matt Zimmer said. “The way that Reese tossed the ball...
The Angel of Hope Children’s Memorial Park accepting orders for memorial tiles
VIRGINIA—The Angel of Hope Children’s Memorial Park located on the South shore of Silver Lake in Virginia is accepting orders for memorial tiles through May 15, 2024 for installation later this year. Orders received after May 15th, will be installed in 2025. The memorial tiles will be placed on the Wall of Love which extends behind the Angel of Hope statue. The statue and surrounding area is a place of peace for all bereaved parents, siblings, grandparents, relatives and friends. ...
City by City: Virginia, Duluth, HIbbing
Duluth, Minn. - The Youth Photography Club through the Duluth Art Institute is opening an exhibit on Friday, May 17 at the Prøve Art Gallery. It will run from 5-7 p.m. Nine students from across the region will be showcasing their work. Hibbing, Minn. - Mesabi Musical Theater is...
New Gilbert resident faces moving nightmare
GILBERT, Minn. (Northern News Now) - It takes a little extra effort to make a new house in a different state a home, but it helps if you have your own stuff. A woman new to the Iron Range has been left without her belongings for nearly two weeks. Deborah...
Minnesota Discovery Center presents Red Dirt Concert Series
CHISHOLM—Minnesota Discovery Center recently announced the talent lined up for the Red Dirt Concert Series taking to the stage of the MDC outdoor amphitheater in the coming months. “This series promises to bring a diverse mix of sounds and stories to the heart of the Iron Range, showcasing a blend of classic rock, pop, country, and cultural melodies that will resonate with audiences of all ages,” Char Conger, MDC Executive Director wrote in a news release this past Friday. ...
Hibbing High School hosts its first-ever ‘Inclusive Prom’
HIBBING, Minn. (Northern News Now) - For the first time, Hibbing High School has helped make prom a special night for everyone. Last weekend the district held an “Inclusive Prom” that was sensory-friendly and adaptive for students from every walk of life. Hibbing Special Education teachers Lenora Jensen...
Crews successfully contain nearly 60-acre fire near Cotton
9:00 P.M. UPDATE - After hours of battling flames, fire crews have successfully contained one of the largest Northland wildfires we’ve seen this year, which burned nearly 60 acres Thursday afternoon. St. Louis County officials tell us crews started fighting the fire around 1:20 p.m. near Kelsey Township, which...
Chisholm Community Foundation awards more than $43,000 in first quarter of 2024
CHISHOLM—The Chisholm Community Foundation recently announced seven grant awards, totaling $43,697.50 for the first cycle of 2024. To date, the CCF has awarded over $1.8 million to various organizations in and around Chisholm, according to a news release. The Chisholm Community Foundation’s mission, as stated on its website is, “to steward funds for innovative and creative projects, which are responsive to community and economic development.” ...
Woman Killed By Runaway Truck, Trailer In Nashwauk
NASHWAUK, Minn. — A woman was killed Saturday after authorities said an unmanned truck and its camper trailer started to roll, striking the victim. The accident happened around 10 a.m. on 2nd Street and Larue Court in the town of Nashwauk. The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office said the victim...
Classic cars, crafts, and Hibbing Range Expo all combined together this year
More than 50 vendors and 25 crafters will be set up at the Memorial Building, along with all kinds of classic cars outside of it. It’s a combination event this year. Perrella and Associates have been putting on the Hibbing Range Expo, formerly the Home Show, for 18 years now.
Rock Ridge, Hibbing compete at True Team Meet
HIBBING—With two events left, the Rock Ridge and Cloquet High School boys track teams were separated by half a point. When everything was said and done, the Wolverines came up 13.5 points short as the Lumberjacks came with the Section 7AA True Team championship held Tuesday at Dr. Ben Owens Stadium in Cheever Field. Cloquet won the meet with 536.5 points, followed by the Wolverines with 523. Chisago Lakes was...
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