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'Most exciting news on the Iron Range in 20 months'

Laid-off Minorca Mine steelworkers will have the opportunity to return to good-paying taconite plant jobs. A total of 268 laid-off Minorca Mine United Steelworkers (USW) Local 6115 members will be offered jobs at Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.,’s other northeastern Minnesota taconite plants, Al King, USW Local 6115 president said. Pending ratification of the USW’s tentative labor contract agreement with Cleveland-Cliffs, laid-off Minorca Mine union members will be able to go to work at Cliffs’ United Taconite, Hibbing Taconite Co. or Northshore Mining Co., King said. “It’s going to give these people an opportunity to work close to home until we restart,” King said. “Cliffs has told us time and again that they will restart Minorca.” It’s a major piece of good news for Minorca Mine steelworkers and the entire Iron Range. “This is an unbelievable development for our laid-off members and the Iron Range as a community,” John Arbogast, USW District 11 staff representative said. “This is undoubtedly the most exciting news on the Iron Range in the last 20 months.” “The crazy thing about this is it’s going to affect everyone in the community,” King said. “They’re going back to making $100,000 a year and be able to support their families

Iron Range, MN · 11h

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Hockey Fans Pile Into Mancini’s? No, Into Eveleth’s Old-School Bars. Here Are 5 Worth Visiting

Eveleth is a small Iron Range town with a big hockey reputation, and it is home to the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame. After a day of hockey history, most fans want a casual seat, a game on TV, and a plate of comfort food. You do not need to drive to a big city for that.

Eveleth, MN · 7d
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Good news for Cliffs' Iron Range miners

Two tentative labor contract agreements between the United Steelworkers union and Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is a big piece of good news for steelworkers, families and the Iron Range as a whole. The tentative four-year labor contract agreements comes after months of tough negotiations. But there’s another part of the negotiations that’s just as significant. Steelworkers who had been laid-off at Cleveland-Cliffs’ Hibbing Taconite Co. are being offered the opportunity to come back to work, Chris Johnson, United Steelworkers (USW) Local 2705 president at Hibbing Taconite said. With the call-backs, between 375 and 400 steelworkers could be back to work at the taconite plant, Johnson said. Laid-off Hibbing Taconite steelworkers are being called to determine whether they want to come back to work at the plant, Johnson said. “I just got done going through the list of laid-off members,” Johnson said Thursday evening. “So everybody who has been laid-off or transferred (to another Cliffs’ facility) has the opportunity to come back. All of our people are going to have a chance to get back to work and get good pay.” The USW bargaining committee and the Cleveland-based steel and iron ore producer reached a tentative agreement Thursday on a new labor contract

Hibbing, MN · 6d

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Virginia sets special meeting to review forensic audit

VIRGINIA—Councilor Liz Motley let the public know (at Tuesday night’s regular meeting) the forensic audit of Virginia’s finances has been received by the city. After some debate on the timing, the council set a special City Council meeting at 3 p.m. Nov. 24 to discuss the findings from the firm Perry Forensic. Engaging in a forensic audit was approved in July after the city discovered $3.7 million missing from a dedicated sales tax fund earlier in the year. The action came after the city had a cash flow problem and discovered about $3.7 million was spent out of a restricted special sales tax fund designed to repay a General Obligation Revenue Bond issued about six years ago for the Iron Trail Motors Event Center. The extra 1% sales tax was approved by the Legislature in 2019 and its proceeds were specifically restricted to pay back the ITMEC bonds, not the city’s general fund expenses. The council wanted to determine what, exactly, those funds were spent on and decided on the audit. Motley was hoping for the meeting on Nov. 17, but the timing didn’t work for the others on the council. “I do believe we owe it to the taxpayers

Virginia, MN · 2d

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Minorca workers will be offered positions at Cliffs’ facilities, keep them ready for eventual re-start

Good news for laid off steelworkers from Minorca Mine, the company is offering positions at their other facilities.

Virginia, MN · 5h

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City by City: Jacobson, Virginia

JACOBSON, Minn.- The Volunteer Fire and Rescue Team is putting on their Chili Feed Fundriaser. That will kick off at 5p.m. on Friday, November 13 at the Jacobson Fire Hall. The event will host a chili feed, silent auction and a variety of raffles. The feed will be $15 per person. All money raised will go back to the Fire and Rescue team. The Chili Feed Fundraiser will wrap up at 9p.m. that night.

Virginia, MN · 2d

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Damiano Center donates mobile shower unit to church on the Iron Range

The Damiano Center has donated their mobile shower unit to Faith United Lutheran Church on the Range, which will map out times and places for it to go in the spring.

Duluth, MN · 2d

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Second Chance home revealed in Chisholm

CHISHOLM—A house located at 214 Second Street Southwest is the first of four former tax-forfeited homes on the Range to be given “a second chance” through a new pilot program. On Tuesday representatives from the partnering entities, along with elected officials from Chisholm and Hibbing, among others, stopped by to get their first look at the newly renovated home along with displays that included before and after photos. Launched in fiscal year 2024, the Second Chance Homes Pilot Program is a partnership among Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation (IRRR), Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA) and St. Louis County to rehabilitate formerly tax-forfeited homes and preserve to help meet a need for housing. Phase 1 includes three other homes, two in Eveleth and one in Aurora that are expected to be completed soon. The approximate $1.2 million investment is Phase 1, according to information provided by the IRRR. The work preserves existing housing, revitalizes neighborhoods and creates homeownership opportunities while helping prevent deterioration that could eventually require demolition. AEOA Executive Director Mark Page said the three bedroom, two bath home in Chisholm took about 12 months to complete. Before and after photos of the project were available for people to view

Chisholm, MN · 2d

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Rangers to battle Cowboys with trip to US Bank Stadium on the line

MOUNTAIN IRON—It’s been two years since the Mountain Iron-Buhl football team found themselves in the state tournament but the Rangers are looking to make their mark on the state’s biggest stage once again. Tonight, MI-B will open up the Class A State Tournament at 6 p.m. with a tilt against Breckenridge in Becker, with the winner advancing to the semifinals next weekend at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. With the state tournament field set, the Rangers earned the No. 3 seed in the north while Breckenridge came in as the No. 2 seed. When it comes to preparing for the Cowboys, MI-B coach Dan Zubich acknowledged the Western Minnesota power that made an appearance in the Prep Bowl last season, finishing state runner-up. They’ve got a good tradition that goes way back,” Zubich said. “I remember Deer River playing them in the ‘80s in the Dome. Last year they were state runner-up. Their quarterback from that run is back this year and he’s a good, D-II talent. They’re solid on offense and defense and we’ll see an odd defense for the first time all season against them.” Cowboys quarterback Riley Kappes is a danger with both his arm and his

Mountain Iron, MN · 11h

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An Abandoned Minnesota Iron Mine Is Now A Stunning Outdoor Park With 38 Miles Of Trails

The water in these old mine pits is hundreds of feet deep, and it shines a startling shade of blue. Right above it, mountain bikers zip along trails carved through red rock and past towering cliff faces. For more than a century, crews dug iron ore out of this ground....

Chisholm, MN · 2d

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Mesabi Musical Theatre plans The Play That Goes Wrong

VIRGINIA—Mesabi Musical Theatre will bring “theatrical chaos and physical comedy” to the stage this December with The Play That Goes Wrong, the organization’s first non-musical production. MMT has entertained Iron Range audiences for more than 20 years, starting with its first production, Guys and Dolls, performed at Eveleth-Gilbert High School in 2002. Performances will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, December 2-5, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 6, at Minnesota North College’s Virginia campus, 1001 Chestnut St., Virginia. The December production brings MMT back to Virginia following performances in Hibbing and marks director Jack Gritzmacher’s return to stage directing after a five-year hiatus. A partnership with Minnesota North College also brings eight college students into the production as performers, technical crew members and stagehands. Tickets are on sale now at mesabimusical.ludus.com. Prices are $28 for adults and $25 for students and seniors. The production will use reserved seating, and advance online purchases are strongly encouraged. Limited seats will be available at the door. --- About the show Written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields, the Olivier Award-winning comedy follows the Cornley University Drama Society’s disastrous opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor. According to the publicity

Virginia, MN · 10h

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Red Kettle Karnival At Bentleyville

DULUTH, MN (KDAL) – The holiday season gets underway Wednesday night as the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Karnival is being held at the soon to open Bentleyville at Bayfront Festival Park. The event is free and runs from 5 p-m to 8 p-m. Guests who bring a donation...

Duluth, MN · 2d

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St. Louis County Board approves petition allowing portion of Greenwood Township to join Goodwill Township

The County Board approved a petition to allow a portion of Greenwood Township to become part of neighboring Goodwill Township. The involved area includes 435 parcels on the northwestern side of Greenwood Township, of which about 10% are primary residences. Much of the conversation focused on property tax impacts as...

St Louis County, MN · 3d

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ISD 2142 anticipates cuts after election losses

The St. Louis County School District certified election results for two failed ballot measures at a special meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10. District voters rejected an operating referendum with 5428 opposed and 3894 in favor, and a capital projects levy at an even steeper margin, 5814 to 3442. None of...

St Louis County, MN · 11h

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Erickson earns 1st win as Mirage girls hockey tops Moose Lake

The Kennedy Erickson era as Proctor/Hermantown's head girls hockey coach started out with a win on Thursday. Facing Moose Lake Area at home, the Mirage score two unanswered goals in the 3rd to pull away for the 4 to 1 win.

Hermantown, MN · 19h

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Remembering Hibbing, Chisholm World War II centenarians

HIBBING/CHISHOLM—On this Veterans Day 2026, thoughts turn to World War II, which ended 81 years ago. About 16.4 million Americans served in the armed forces during World War II. Fewer than 0.2% of those original service members—approximately 30,607 American World War II veterans—are still living. Six years ago, it was my distinct privilege to interview then-99-year-old Joseph Berklich at his home in Hibbing. He lived to age 101, and his Chisholm friend William Loushine lived to age 102. — William “Bill” Loushine was born on February 3, 1921, and died on February 26, 2023, in Chisholm. He was 102. Joseph “Joe” Berklich was born on February 24, 1921, and died on May 31, 2022, at his home in Hibbing. He was 101. — In 2023, someone shared these heartfelt words on the Rupp Funeral Home website: “God bless you, Mr. Loushine! You were a great person.” The words were in tribute to William “Bill” Loushine, age 102, lifelong resident of Chisholm, who died February 26, 2023. Mr. Loushine had lived more than a century, and his mind remained active until God called him home. A year earlier, another shared these words on the Dougherty Funeral Home website in tribute to

Hibbing, MN · 2d

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Tax Forfeit Land Auction Tops 2 Million Dollars

DULUTH, MN (KDAL) – The latest St. Louis County tax forfeited land auction brought in over 2.1 million dollars. The auction, that closed last week, included tax forfeited houses, municipal lots and rural acreage across the county. Some of the unsold properties are now available for purchase on a...

St Louis County, MN · 1d

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Penny pinching seniors need your help

HIBBING—The Hibbing Tourist/Senior Center is in need of pennies for its “Penny Pincher” machine and is asking for the public’s help. Donations of pennies dated 1982 and older are needed to make pressed pennies. “Pennies made in 1982 or older are easier to press through the machine,” Abby King, Tourist Center Director explained. King went on to say that the earlier pennies are made of 95% copper and are easier to flatten. Newer pennies are of a mixed metal, including zinc and are subject to cracking when pressed, she noted. For a 25 cent donation, one can get a penny that’s been “pinched” as a souvenir. The minimal proceeds go toward supporting senior programming at the center. The Penny Pincher machine was recently moved from its previous location at the Hibbing Tourist Center on Howard Street to the Mineview. King said she’s unsure exactly how old the machine is, but it’s quite popular. People continue to mail quarters to the center, requesting pressed pennies in return, she said. Donations of 1982 or older pennies can be dropped of at the Hibbing/Tourist Senior Center between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. For questions or more information, you can call

Hibbing, MN · 12h

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Hermantown dancer competes for Next Rising Star title

Eight-year-old Kennedy Johnson of Hermantown is competing in the Next Rising Star contest for a chance to appear in a KIDZ BOP music video, win $20,000 and land a magazine cover. The young dancer has been dancing since age four and is currently leading her group in voting. She needs to finish in the top 15 to advance, with the competition running through December 30.

Hermantown, MN · 1d