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Meet Up and Chow Down returns June 3rd
IRON RANGE—United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN)’s free summer lunch program, Meet Up and Chow Down, will once again provide free lunches to all children under age 18 at the following locations starting June 3: Biwabik City Park Chisholm Kiwanis Park Cook Public Library ...
Former Hibbing Mine View building moves over St. Louis County Fairgrounds
Moving day went smoothly for the new office space for the St. Louis County Fair. The city of Hibbing donated the old building from the Hull Rust Mine View. Crews moved it carefully from over in Hibbing to the fairgrounds in Chisholm on Tuesday morning. It’s going to undergo some...
Wolverines sweep IRCs for third straight year
VIRGINIA—Hosting their first ever varsity meet at the new Kerzie Legacy Track at Raduenz Field, the Rock Ridge boys’ and girls’ track and field teams made a splash, with both capturing the Iron Range Conference Crown. For the boys, it was their third IRC win in a row as they dominated the field with 231 points. Mesabi East was second with 129.5 and GNK third with 107.5. The girls also...
Crews quickly extinguish fire in northern Minnesota
HIBBING, Minn. — Investigators are looking into what caused a wildfire in northern Minnesota on Sunday afternoon.Shortly after 3 p.m., a fire was reported near Adams Avenue and First Street in Hibbing, according to the Friends of the Northland FireWire.The Hibbing Fire Department and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources responded to the fire, calling in aircraft to help due to extremely dry conditions.The fire burned approximately one and a half acres and did not damage any homes in the area.No injuries were reported.While drought conditions have been improving across the state, a moderate drought remains around Brainerd and Bemidji. Only 11% of the state remains in a drought, however, 39% remains abnormally dry.More than 80 active wildfires are burning across Canada, triggering an air quality alert for all of Minnesota on Sunday.
Crews battle wildfire in Hibbing Sunday
HIBBNG, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Hibbing fire crews are battling a wildfire Sunday afternoon. According to the Northland Firewire, the wildfire was first reported around 3:00 p.m. in the Kitzville area near Adams Avenue and 1st Street. Due to the dry conditions, the DNR called in additional backup, including...
Zubich has eyes set on next chapter
MOUNTAIN IRON—While Mountain Iron-Buhl senior Jordan Zubich didn’t get to cap off her last high school basketball season with a state championship, the soon-to-be North Carolina Tar Heel says her final go around with the Ranger program was by far her favorite. Coming in as the defending champs and helping bring MI-B all the way back to the state title game, Zubich’s time in high school was as illustrious as anyone could hope starting out at a young age. ...
A military recognition for a forgotten soldier long overdue
Norman Kenneth Bawks has for decades been an unknown, unrecognized hero. Bawks, a resident of St. Louis County and member of the 359th Infantry Regiment, on Nov. 6, 1918, was killed in action during World War I. Bawks was one of 116,516 American “Doughboys” killed in combat or dead of other causes during what was then called the “War to end all wars,” according to the United States World War...
In first season, Northern Virginia Alliance ECNL teams building a playoff pedigree
For American youth soccer clubs, finding success early is never easy. Building a philosophy and implementing it, finding players, and recruiting against already established clubs is a challenge. But doing so while playing in the ECNL against some of the top clubs in the country can be even more of a challenge.
North Woods’ River Cheney commits to Augsburg
A North Woods Grizzlies star is moving up to the big diamond. On Thursday, River Cheney officially committed to play softball for Augsburg University. There, she will join fellow Northlander, Carlton native and Esko alum Zoie Johnson, who just finished her junior season. Cheney also played basketball for North Woods....
Power outage planned for Chisholm
CHISHOLM—Minnesota Power has scheduled a power outage from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 in Chisholm. The outage is to allow crews to safely make equipment repairs, according to a news release. Power customers are asked to plan accordingly.
Grand Re-opening and Ribbon Cutting at Widseth’s Downtown Hibbing Office
HIBBING—The Hibbing Chamber is hosting a Grand Re-Opening Ribbon Cutting celebration at Widseth’s downtown Hibbing office, 704 E Howard Street, on Monday, May 20, at 11:00 a.m. Join chamber representatives, Widseth staff, and others to welcome Widseth to the Hibbing area community. Widseth will be serving sandwiches and refreshments. Long-time Hibbing firm Architectural Resources Inc. (ARI) joined the Widseth team last summer. According to Katie Hildenbrand and Ryan Erspamer, Widseth vice presidents and Hibbing and Duluth office directors, respectively, the firms’ history of collaboration laid...
Fire damages Gilbert apartment
A fire late Thursday damaged a Gilbert apartment in the 200 block of Broadway Street North, the Friends of the Northland FireWire said. The fire was reported around 11:50 p.m. and the blaze was quickly contained to a room and contents in a first floor apartment. Two dogs and a cat were rescued. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The Gilbert, Eveleth, Fayal, Virginia, Biwabik, Biwabik Township, Lakeland, and Mountain Iron fire departments were dispatched to the fire.
Coaches Corner: Kadee Vesledahl
HIBBING, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we’re joined by Hibbing Softball Head Coach Kadee Vesledahl. Vesledahl is in her third season as the Bluejackets’ skipper. She previously was a collegiate pitcher at St. Cloud State and the College of Saint Benedict.
Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing ribbon cutting
Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing held a ribbon cutting for their plant expansion, located at 3895 S. Hughes Road in Hibbing. Pictured left to right are: Bill Statham, Director, Aftermarket Solutions-Detroit Reman; Drew Backeberg, Sr. VP, Daimler Truck North America-Aftermarket Solutions; Al Becicka, Deputy Commissioner; Brian Lewallen, President, Aftermarket Solutions-Detroit Reman; Pete Hyduke, City of Hibbing; Wally Buegler, Hibbing Plant Operations Manager, Aftermarket Solutions-Detroit Reman; Matt Sjoberg—IRRR; and Barrett Ziemer, CHAA.
Neck guards mandated for high school hockey teams after death of Hibbing native
HBBING, Minn. (Northern News Now) - After the tragic death of Hibbing native and professional hockey player Adam Johnson, High School hockey players across the country will be required to wear neck guards during their games. The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) announced the mandate Thursday that...
Neck guards mandated for high school hockey teams after death of Hibbing native
HBBING, Minn. (Northern News Now) - After the tragic death of Hibbing native and professional hockey player Adam Johnson, High School hockey players across the country will be required to wear neck guards during their games. The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) announced the mandate Thursday that...
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