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MOUNTAIN IRON, MN. (Northern News Now) - A man died in a two-vehicle crash in Mountain Iron early Thursday morning. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, at around 6 a.m., deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash on Park Ridge Drive at the MinnTac entrance in Mountain Iron.

BIWABIK—The Biwabik Area Civic Association and Giants Ridge’s annual Honktoberfest celebration will continue today. The event includes multiple events in Biwabik and at Giants Ridge. Saturday’s events include: • Moose on the Loose: A family fun run/walk starting from the Catholic Church parking lot, covering an exciting 2-mile route. ...

VIRGINIA—The hundreds of people who filtered through Iron Trail Motors Event Center for Paul Monacelli’s memorial open house in July was a testament to how well-loved the 73-year old was within his community. People gave generously in his memory. And that was fitting. After all, Monacelli was also generous. ...

St. Louis County, MN (KROC-AM News)- Authorities are investigating a collision between a train and logging truck at a northern Minnesota railroad crossing. A news release issued by the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says the collision occurred shortly before noon on Wednesday. It happened at a crossing in...

The crash happened around 6 a.m. Thursday.

VIRGINIA—The late U.S. Sen. Paul Wellstone’s most famous mantra was one brimming with compassion for fellow human beings: “We all do better when we all do better.” Those words resonated with guests at an open house held recently for Range Mental Health Center’s (RMHC) Wellstone Center for Recovery in Virginia. About 60 community partners, dignitaries and employees gathered for the celebration Sept. 20 at the Wellstone Center, 731 Third St. S. ...

VIRGINIA — The Virginia Community Foundation will hold a retirement party for outgoing Executive Director Holly Lundgren and a welcoming event for its two newest board members, Brenda Skorich and Carolyn Dinneen, from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at VCF office at 303 Chestnut St. Lundgren joined the VCF as a board member in 2014 and served on the board of directors for seven years before accepting the executive director position in 2021. During her years with the VCF, she served on various committees and...

COLERAINE—The Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin football team is getting close, but the Titans just can’t get over the hump. Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin will try to get that first win today when they host Mesabi East, beginning at 7 p.m. at Angelo Taddie Field in Nashwauk. The Titans fell to International Falls last week by the score of 29-25, falling behind early. ...

This weekend marks the end of September and the start of October, and it’s filled with great events!. Honktoberfest is ambling its way back into Biwabik. The two-day celebration starts at 6 p.m. Friday and goes all day Saturday, ending with a Brewfest Saturday evening. Most of the Saturday events are at Carl Shuster Park in downtown Biwabik, and Giants Ridge is hosting an Oktoberfest from 1-5 p.m. Saturday.

The Big Picture: Dr. Puja Uppal says, "...happiness benefits physical health in a variety of important ways" Doctor’s Expert Insights About the Benefits of Happiness and Your Health in Minnesota. Know this: "For sure, prioritizing your mental health does lead to better health. We know this! Take the time...

Iron Range- The Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation awarded nearly $600,000 to Hibbing, Chisholm and Virginia. The money comes as Commercial Redevelopment grants. Chisholm received $120,000 to redevelop a vacant downtown property on Lake Street. Hibbing received nearly $300,000 for three separate projects. One project will help Sammy’s Pizza with an expansion project, another will redevelop a four-level building into tenant and entertainment space and the third will redevelop a building on 4th Avenue East into a new space for The Hibbing Elks Lodge. The City of Virginia received about $180,000 for three projects as well. Those projects are the emergency demolition of a building for Pohaki Lumber, redeveloping the old Goodwill building and renovating the interior of F&D Meats.

Potential for heavy rain and additional flooding concerns is the focus of our Friday forecast. A Flood Watch is in effect for Carlton Co., South St. Louis Co., and the North Shore of Lake Co. from 10 pm Friday until 10 am Saturday. The Watch may need to extend to other communities based on how the day plays out. A morning round of showers and thunderstorms sweeps the Northland from southwest to northeast. An isolated severe storm is possible along and south of a line from Big Fork to Grand Rapids to Hinckley.

DULUTH, MN (KDAL) – The St. Louis County Board and Sheriff Gordon Ramsay presented the annual 911 Lifesaver Awards on Tuesday to those involved in three separate incidents. Honored at the ceremony were four members of the Lakeland Volunteer Fire Department who rescued a sleeping man from a locked cabin that was filled with smoke.

Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to virginia..

DULUTH, Minn. — A free training session took place Thursday to help the families and loved ones of those contemplating suicide. According to the Centers for Disease Control, suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. At any given time, one in 20 people — or 5% of the population have thought about it.

VIRGINIA—For children and youths, the Virginia Public Library will have a “Banned Book Week” October 1-7, plus a whole lot of other activities in October. Stephanie Wichlacz, youth services librarian, said in a news release, “Visit the library to learn about (and read) a banned book during National Banned Book Week. We will have a display and stickers available to help you celebrate the week in style! October is filled with fun events. Read more to bookmark your favorites, and to take advantage of all...

The St. Louis County Veterans Service Office is making a temporary move.

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of virginia..

VIRGINIA/CHISHOLM—When you think of anti-racism; what comes to mind? Join us from 3-5 p.m. at The Lyric Center for the Arts in Virginia on Saturday, October 7, or at VEMA in Chisholm on Sunday, October 8, for a FREE and unique workshop where we will discuss through mindful practices and journaling. Help us to create positive change on the range and learn more about how you can use your voice...

CHISHOLM—The Mesabi East volleyball team took on a young Chisholm squad on Tuesday night on the Bluestreaks’ Bob McDonald Court. The Giants played some solid ball on offense and also put in the work at the net on their way to a 3-1 (25-22, 23-25, 25-15, 25-18) victory. “It was a back and forth battle,” Mesabi East coach Sara Baribeau said. “Chisholm is a scrappy team.” ...