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Nestled amidst the verdant expanses of St. Louis County, the unincorporated community of Angora, established in 1908, serves as a testament to the early settlement era of Minnesota. Named after a region in Turkey, the township's origins are deeply entwined with the state's developmental history, evidenced by its longstanding post office since 1903. With the Rice River flowing nearby, Angora's serene landscape belies a past that was once abuzz with the activities of its early settlers, making it a poignant destination for history buffs.

The family of Matthew Goggleye, a teen who was severely injured during a car accident in mid November, has set up a GoFundMe to help pay medical bills. To help support Matthew’s recovery on GoFundMe, click here. The crash happened near Orr, Minnesota. It was reported that the vehicle...

In the verdant expanse of Minnesota, the town of Cook epitomizes the enduring spirit of the Iron Range, a region renowned for its substantial iron ore deposits and a rich mining legacy. As a historical gem, Cook reveals the intricate tapestry of industrial and cultural evolution, shaped by the iron-rich veins of the Mesabi Range. The impact of mining is evident in the rugged landscapes and the resilient 'Ranger' culture, born from a melting pot of immigrant influences and shared experiences in the iron industry.

Cook County Public Health and Human Services, Grand Portage Human Services, and Cook County Higher Ed are collaborating to offer three safeTALK suicide prevention classes. The first two sessions will take place on December 4 and 5 from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Grand Portage Log Building. The third session is planned for January 11 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Cook County Higher Ed.

COOK—The North Woods girls’ basketball team is looking to create a new identity. For the last several seasons, the Grizzlies have had their game flow through their six-foot-one center Hannah Kinsey. Now, without that height, the Grizzlies will need to find new ways to generate scoring and find a way to fit all the pieces they have left together. North Woods head coach Liz Cheney says the biggest challenge so...

From the St. Louis County Sheriff's Dept - Nov 22, 2023. On November 21st, 2023, at 7:01 pm, the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office responded to the 9200 Block of Range Line Road, in rural Morcom Township, west of Cook, due to a reported structure fire. Upon local fire departments and law enforcement arriving, a trailer house was found to be fully engulfed.

• A fatal car crash occurred near Orr, Minnesota on November 15, 2023. • The vehicle was traveling westbound on Nett Lake Road when it went off the road, flipped, and struck a tree.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Saturday is $3.259, a week ago the price is $3.320 , according to AAA.

Artist and photographer Theresa Drift of Cook, Minn., and theatermaker Payton Counts of Net Lake, Minn., both saw the “Native American Art: Past and Present” gallery show at the Northwoods Friends of the Arts in Cook. It’s a mixture of contemporary and historical pieces by local artists, including...

The Safe Routes to School Committee held the Fall Walk to School Day on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Community volunteers led Walking School Buses to ISD 166 and Great Expectations School using four routes. They started at the Cook County Community Center and Courthouse at 7:30 a.m., and the Birchwood Apartments and County Road 7 and 7th Avenue East intersection at 7:40 a.m.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Saturday is $3.320, a week ago the price is $3.376 , according to AAA.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Thursday is $3.342, a week ago the price is $3.401 , according to AAA.

MORCOM TOWNSHIP, MN. (Northern News Now) - A fire ripped through a mobile home in Morcom Township Tuesday night, claiming the lives of several pets. Flames broke out around 7 p.m. at the trailer home on Range Line Road west of Cook. When crews arrived, the building was already engulfed.

In a devastating turn of events on the evening of November 15, 2023, a high-speed car crash near Orr, Minnesota has resulted in the death of one teenager and left another in a critical condition. The accident took place on Nett Lake Road southwest of Orr, where a vehicle carrying two male teens lost control, flipped and struck a tree.

Last night on November 15, 2023, first responders and law enforcement were dispatched to a fatal car crash. It was reported that the vehicle, was traveling westbound on Nett Lake Road located southwest of Orr, Minnesota had gone off the road flipped and struck a tree. Upon arrival first responders...

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Saturday is $3.376, a week ago the price is $3.426 , according to AAA.

HIBBING, MN. (Northern News Now) - An Iron Range drug bust led to the discovery of a large amount of methamphetamine. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, it happened Monday in the Fayal Township at a gas station on Highway 53. The Lake Superior Violent Offenders Task...

Michael William Haapala of Ely has been found not guilty by reason of mental illness for a 2020 incident where authorities say he stabbed his younger brother more than a dozen times and left him to “bleed out.” Haapala, who was 16 at the time of his arrest, had previously been found guilty of attempted murder in the second degree after a stipulated evidence trial was held on Jan. 17 of this year, according to court records. ...