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St. Louis County voters reject both school referendum questions

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The district says it is reviewing potential cuts after voters rejected measures that would have supported operations, transportation and technology. Voters rejected both St. Louis County school district referendum questions Tuesday, while school referendums in Ely and Duluth passed. Referendum questions rejected.

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Incumbents lose in Hermantown, St. Louis County races amid data center turmoil

HERMANTOWN — Challengers defeated incumbents in local races in St. Louis County amid ongoing tensions surrounding a proposed Google data center in Hermantown. Emma Richtman and Candi Mock, two Hermantown City Council candidates who have been critical of the Council's handling of the data center, defeated incumbent Andy Hjelle.

Hermantown, MN · 2d
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Shenett promoted to police chief on 3-2 vote

At a special council meeting on Monday morning, the Babbitt city council voted 3-2 to promoted Jon Shenett to police chief. Joe White, Jim Lassi and John Fitzpatrick voted in favor, Duane Lossing and Andrea Zupancich voted no. The council had two applicants internally, Shenett and acting chief Todd Heikkila.

Babbitt, MN · 17h
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Vicky Wanta appointed to St. Louis County judge’s bench

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Gov. Tim Walz has appointed longtime St. Louis County prosecutor Vicky Wanta to the judge’s bench. Wanta will fill the seat being vacated by retiring Judge Leslie Beiers. She will be chambered in Duluth. Wanta has worked in the St. Louis County Attorney’s...

Duluth, MN · 1d
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New photos show extent of damage to Two Harbors Lighthouse gift shop

TWO HARBORS, Minn. (Northern News Now) - We’re getting a first look at the damage caused by fire Monday at the Two Harbors Lighthouse B&B gift shop. As we first reported Monday evening, flames broke out in the building, causing significant damage, as seen in these new photos shared by the Lake County Historical Society.

Two Harbors, MN · 1d

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Iron Range bucks the blue move, remains red

Republican candidates got shellacked in Minnesota and across the nation in Tuesday’s general election. The Minnesota House of Representatives, Minnesota Senate and U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, all turned blue in a major political tidal wave. However, the core Iron Range remained red. Members of the Iron Range Republican political delegation all won re-election. None of the races were a landslide. But it was a far-different result than other areas of the state and nation. There’s no science to it, but Iron Range Republican delegation members believe there may be a variety of reasons why Iron Range voters continue to place their trust in them. “We did okay, but the state did not do okay,” Sen. Rob Farnsworth, R-Hibbing said. “I think I big part of it is the issues people are concerned about, even though a lot of them are out of our control.” Farnsworth defeated Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) candidate Kim (Kotonias) McLaughlin 21,773 to 18,222. While high fuel and food prices and the ongoing conflict with Iran may have played a role in voters’ decisions at the ballot box, local factors may also have factored into why Iron Range Republicans held onto their seats, say some of

Iron Range, MN · 1d

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'It shows people really care about their public schools'

School districts across the Iron Range and entire state will be receiving a little financial boost. A Minnesota Constitutional amendment on the state ballot was overwhelmingly approved by state voters Tuesday, increasing funding to all school districts from the Permanent School Fund. With 100 percent of precincts reported, the final vote was 2,067,164, or an estimated 72.91 percent in favor of the amendment and 666,208 no. The number of blanks was estimated at 101,783. “I was just pleased with the results,” Sen. Mary Kunesh, DFL-New Brighton, Minnesota Senate chief author of the amendment said. “It’s not going to fill all the holes in the bucket of education, but we know that every little bit helps. I think about the cost of transportation and the cost of diesel, so this is one way that Minnesotan’s were able to show their support for schools.” “I’m incredibly happy, Rep. Spencer Igo, R-Wabana Township, Minnesota House of Representatives chief author of the measure said. “That was an amazing show of support for the Permanent School Fund, but most of all for all the schools and the students in the state. Everyone came together to do good for all.” What is means is that each

Minnesota · 1d

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Mountain Iron Council approves electrical upgrade

MOUNTAIN IRON—If all goes according to plan, some overhead power lines and an accompanying power pole will soon be disappearing along Highway 169. The Mountain Iron City Council this week accepted a quote from Lake States Power for $18,000 to move power overhead power lines in the vicinity of L & M and the Fairview Clinic. The project involves putting a four-inch duct underneath the highway, and the permits are already complete, according to Public Works Director Tim Satrang. The overhead lines are a double-build system that has exceeded its life expectancy, and there’s also a power pole that is being removed as part of the project, according to Satrang. Satrang noted this project is reminiscent to another project, which was unsuccessful due to a number of boulders in the vicinity. He noted the current project is where there is more favorable soil conditions. There was no support for an amendment by Councilor Ed Roskoski for the council to direct the administrator to apply for a grant from IRRRB to help pay for the project. In other matters, the council: • Approved a proposal from $10,000 from MSA to assist in identifying and seeking funding in different areas related to

Mountain Iron, MN · 14h

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Election 2026 is in the books

Below is a compilation of numerous elections held across the Iron Range on Tuesday. Voter turnout was strong as area residents chose who will lead northeastern Minnesota in the upcoming years. — St. Louis County District 6 Commissioner Timothy Mattson picked up a relatively narrow 4% victory over Chris Johnson Tuesday to become the next St. Louis County District 6 commissioner. Mattson tallied 5,854 votes (51.72%), while Johnson received 5,406 votes (47.76%). Mattson will take over for longtime District 6 County Commissioner Keith Nelson, who decided against running again. Eveleth Incumbent Mayor Adam Roen rolled to a strong win Tuesday night to earn another term as Eveleth mayor. Roen scored 1,218 votes (88.52%) to defeat challenger Jay Del Caro, who had 152 votes (11.05%). Roen first won the mayor’s two-years ago in a write-in campaign to knock off Bob Vlaisavljevich , who was the incumbent. In the uncontested race for two Eveleth City Council seats, incumbents James Perpich (968 votes) and John Rauzi (884 votes) were both reelected. Rock Ridge School Board Newcomer Paul Peltier came out on top in Tuesday’s General Election as voters selected four Rock Ridge School Board members. Peltier won a relatively narrow victory over second-place

St Louis County, MN · 2d

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Highway 610 gives Minnesotans a lasting way to remember the Hortmans

(FOX 9) - A stretch of Highway 610 now carries the Hortman name on a road people close to Melissa Hortman said meant a lot to her. The drive between Coon Rapids and Maple Grove is a lot easier than it was a decade ago because of Highway 610. Thursday, the state unveiled signs naming a section of the road in honor of Mark and Melissa Hortman, who were assassinated in 2025.

Maple Grove, MN · 14h

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Castagneri to give Veterans Day address

CHISHOLM—American Legion Press-Lloyd Post 247, of Chisholm, is carrying on a long-standing tradition of honoring United States military veterans. A Veterans Day program is set for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the Chisholm High School Auditorium. Master of Ceremonies is Jamey Johnson of Post 247. Guest Speaker is Brad Castagneri, Post 247 Commander and U.S. Army Veteran. The Chisholm High School Band, under the direction of Ryan Freitas is performing “Salute to America’s Finest.” Veterans in attendance are honored when the song of their respective branch of the military is played. The Chisholm High School Choir, under the direction of Larry Baker is performing, “We Honor You.” About Veterans Day Veterans Day is a federal holiday dedicated to American veterans of all wars and held annually on November 11. Veterans Day 2026 occurs on Wednesday, November 11. The holiday dates to November 1918 during World War I. At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of that year, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany. Commemorated the following year as Armistice Day in many countries, November 11 became a federal holiday in the United States in 1938.

Chisholm, MN · 2d

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Data center backlash ousts incumbents in some Minnesota towns

ListenData center backlash ousts incumbents in some Minnesota towns. Fervent opposition to large-scale data centers proved to be a motivating political factor in high-profile races from Ohio to Texas in this year’s election. The hot-button issue also played a major role in some local races across Minnesota. In Pine...

Minnesota · 2d

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Duluth, Ely school referendums pass as districts seek legislative help

ELY, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Voters in Duluth and Ely passed school operating referendums Tuesday, bringing additional funding to both districts. However, district leaders said they still need help from the Legislature to balance their budgets. Duluth Public Schools and Ely Public Schools celebrated the results, but the work...

Duluth, MN · 1d

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Frazier wins tight race for mayor of Chisholm

CHISHOLM— Joy Frazier outdistanced Travis Vake by just 46 votes Tuesday to be elected to a four-year term as mayor of Chisholm. In the race for Chisholm City Council (Elect 2), Shawn Lappi was the top vote-getter, followed by incumbent Jedediah Holewa, an incumbent in his first term, just seven votes ahead of Rikki Olson, who came in third, according to unofficial results posted on the Minnesota Secretary of State website on Tuesday Night. Frazier, a newcomer garnered 947 votes, 50.61%; Travis Vake, a Chisholm City Councilor came in a close second with 901 votes, 48.16%. There were 23 write-ins, 1.23%. On Wednesday, Frazier shared her thoughts on the election results. “It was definitely a wonderful night for the country,” Frazier said. “I’m very pleased and honored.” Frazier, when asked about the margins in the mayoral race, acknowledged it was a close one. “It’s Ok,” Frazier said. “We’re going to work together.” Lappi, a newcomer tallied 1,196 votes, 40.69%; Holewa, 861 votes, 29.30%. Olsen received 854 votes, 29.06%, according to unofficial election results from the Minnesota Secretary of State website. Lappi, on Wednesday, provided the following statement about his victory. “I didn’t run for council to bring all the answers.

Chisholm, MN · 1d

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Starting Veterans Day: monthly meal boxes available to local veterans, servicemembers, their families

CHISHOLM—Local veterans, servicemembers, and family members of veterans and servicemembers are eligible to pick up boxes of non-perishable food items from 12—5 p.m. November 11 at United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN)’s building in Chisholm. The free food distribution will take place monthly moving forward through the DAV of Minnesota’s Operation Full Plate program. “Operation Full Plate started with a pretty simple idea, make it easier for veterans, service members and their families to get some help putting food on the table without creating unnecessary barriers or making people feel like they have to prove they deserve it,” said Disabled American Veterans, Department of Minnesota, Legislative Director Trent Dilks. “We started small, learned a lot through our first distributions, and very quickly saw both the need and the opportunity to grow.” DAV of Minnesota recently partnered with the St. Louis County Veterans Service Office (VSO) to bring Operation Full Plate countywide. In Northern St. Louis County, distributions will be held the second Wednesday of each month at UWNEMN’s building. “Expanding to the Iron Range and partnering with United Way of Northeastern Minnesota is exactly the kind of growth we hoped this program could achieve,” Dilks said. They already know these

Chisholm, MN · 1d

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Chisholm voters return Holewa to council as employment policy awaits decision

CHISHOLM — Chisholm voters re-elected Jed Holewa to the city council on Tuesday as officials prepare to revisit a proposed employment policy that could force him to choose between serving in elected office and working for the city’s ambulance service. The proposal, which would restrict city employees from...

Chisholm, MN · 1d

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10 Famous People Born in Duluth, Minnesota

Duluth’s famous exports extend well beyond its busy Lake Superior harbor. The Minnesota city is the birthplace of influential musicians, television personalities, and voices heard by millions. Some grew up locally, while others moved away as children. This countdown ranks 10 famous people born in Duluth by public recognition, career reach, and lasting influence.

Duluth, MN · 6d

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Prep Work Continues For Bridge Replacement Project

SUPERIOR, WI/DULUTH, MN (KDAL) – Drivers may encounter some lane and ramp closures this week as prep work continues in advance of the Blatnik Bridge replacement project. Lane configuration and traffic signal work will be done on Belknap Street in Superior and entrance and exit lanes are being reconfigured where Highway 2 connects with I-35 and 46th Avenue West in Duluth.

Superior, WI · 2d

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Superior YMCA to give away food bags

The giveaway starts at 9 a.m. Friday in the Superior YMCA's parking lot. Bags will be available through a drive-up system on a first-come, first-served basis until they run out.

Superior, WI · 1d

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Part of iconic plane flown by Richard Bong returns to Wisconsin museum

In 2002, thanks to a major fundraising effort by Marge, the Bong Museum opened its doors. And recently they received a long-lost artifact.

Superior, WI · 2d