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Minnesota’s governor signs rural EMS funding bill into law
HOYT LAKES, Minn. (Northern News Now) -- Minnesota’s governor made a pit stop in rural Minnesota to sign a bill that gives millions of dollars to emergency medical services. Gov. Tim Walz was joined by local lawmakers and Hoyt Lakes EMS staff Wednesday to sign a $30 million rural EMS funding bill into law.
Minnesota’s governor signs rural EMS funding bill into law
HOYT LAKES, Minn. (Northern News Now) -- Minnesota’s governor made a pit stop in rural Minnesota to sign a bill that gives millions of dollars to emergency medical services. Gov. Tim Walz was joined by local lawmakers and Hoyt Lakes EMS staff Wednesday to sign a $30 million rural EMS funding bill into law.
Wolverines, 'Jackets move on in 7A tennis tourney
VIRGINIA—Rock Ridge and Hibbing tennis players are well within striking distance of a state tennis berth after this first day of the Section 7A individual tournament held in Virginia. Semifinal and final rounds are set to be held Thursday starting at 9 a.m. in Cloquet. In singles, Rock Ridge’s Payton Marks earned a spot in the final four, along with Hibbing’s Whitaker Rewertz. ...
American Legion Post 247 to host Memorial Day tribute
CHISHOLM—American Legion Press-Lloyd Post 247 of Chisholm is hosting a Memorial Day tribute to honor all soldiers who have died while serving our country. The program starts at 10 a.m. Monday, May 27, in the Veterans area on the south side of Calvary Cemetery in Chisholm. In case of rain, the program will move indoors to the Chisholm Senior Citizen Center. ...
Dylan Forever Young: Birthday events taking place in Hibbing
HIBBING—A number of free events are being planned for Thursday, May 23 and Friday, May 24, to celebrate Bob Dylan’s birthday in his hometown of Hibbing. Born Robert Zimmerman, the 1959 Hibbing High School graduate later known as Bob Dylan made a name for himself as a musician, singer, songwriter, artist, sculptor, and metal worker, and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016, rounding out more than six decades of numerous prestigious accolades. ...
Minnesota Boosts Rural EMS Services with $30 Million Aid Package Signed by Governor Walz in Hoyt Lakes
Minnesota's EMS system is getting a financial shot in the arm, thanks to a new law inked by Governor Walz alongside state Senator Grant Hauschild in Hoyt Lakes. The emergency EMS aid package now known as HF 4738 will pump $30 million into ailing emergency services, with a significant focus on rural communities that Senator Hauschild insists are in desperate need of robust intervention.
Level 3 offender moving to Virginia
VIRGINIA—Level 3 predatory offender Dustin Joshua Cousins, 39, is moving back to Virginia, according to a Virginia Police Department news release. Cousins has been convicted of Criminal Sexual Conduct or another offense that requires registration with law enforcement. This offender is not wanted by the police at this time and has served the sentence imposed on him/her by the court. Cousins is described as a white male, 5-feet, 6-inches tall, brown eyes and hair and weighing 214 pounds. Cousins has a history of sexual contact with known teenage females. Contact included penetration. Cousins used his established relationship of trust to attain and exploit access, according to the news release. The Hibbing Police Department was the investigating agency. The date of his address change to the 100 block of 5th Street South was May 3.
Wolverines bounce back to down Panthers, 8-3
VIRGINIA—Navigating through rough waters over their last several games, the Rock Ridge baseball team came into Friday’s contest with South Ridge desperate for a win. From struggles at the plate to defensive miscues, it looks as if the Wolverines found a way to turn things around and play a complete seven innings as they downed the Panthers 8-3 to end the week. “That’s what I’ve been waiting for for a...
Storm hang on to beat Bluestreaks, 9-8
CHISHOLM—With the playoffs fast approaching, the Chisholm High School baseball team must cut down on their mistakes. The Bluestreaks found that out the hard way Monday, committing three errors, which allowed Hill City/Northland to come away with a 9-8 victory over Chisholm at the Field of Dreams. The Bluestreaks had two of those errors in a six-run second inning for the Storm, which put Chisholm in a hole right away. ...
Chisholm explores community garden
CHISHOLM—A meeting is being held to gauge interest and come up with plans for a community garden in Chisholm. From 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, interested parties will have an opportunity to discuss options at Chisholm Baptist Church. Chisholm City Councilor Jed Holewa said while campaigning for office, citizens expressed a need for a community garden. ...
National Sauna Day on June 8
The Sisu Heritage organization in Embarrass, Minn., is getting ready for National Sauna Day on June 8. Sisu Heritage was formed in 1987. The group is an affiliate of the St. Louis County Historical Society that focuses mainly on the Finnish heritage. The event is held from 9 a.m. to...
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