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Eveleth man sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking
EVELETH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - An Eveleth man is going to prison after pleading guilty to charges of possession of fentanyl and methamphetamine with the intent to distribute,. According to U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger., 52-year-old Juan Pedro Alapisco-Ochoa, has been sentenced to 120 months in prison followed by...
Two men faces charges for roles in two accidents Monday near same scene
VIRGINIA—Two Iron Range men were in Sixth District Court in Virginia Wednesday facing charges related to two separate traffic accidents Monday on Highway 169 in Mountain Iron near Campground Road that were connected by one common theme—alleged impaired driving. — Benjamin Taylor Angove, 40, of Chisholm, has been charged with one count of felony criminal vehicular operation-substantial bodily harm while under the influence of a controlled substance; three gross misdemeanor...
Iron Range elementary school receives $60K grant for playground
HIBBING, Minn. (Northern News Now) - An Iron Range elementary school just received a huge grant to help make their playground accessible to everyone. Lincoln Elementary in Hibbing just received a $60,000 grant from Lake Country Power Friday morning. The school got the grant through a new education improvement program.
Driver Who Slammed Into Deputy’s Vehicle Charged, Under The Influence
The driver who slammed into the back end of a St. Louis County deputy’s vehicle was under the influence, according to the criminal complaint. Court documents say 25-year-old Logan Niemi of Kinney, Minnesota crashed into the deputy’s SUV around 9 a.m. Monday morning. This happened on Highway 169 in Mountain Iron.
Rock Ridge student charged after alleged shooting threat
VIRGINIA, Minn. (Northern News Now) -A Rock Ridge High School student is behind bars accused of threatening to shoot other students. Elijah Kehn, 19, of Eveleth, is charged with three felonies, including making threats of violence. According to court documents, Kehn allegedly made the threats while eating lunch at the...
Chisholm introduces new Campground and Trails Coordinator position
CHISHOLM—Earlier this week the Chisholm City Council took a step toward swapping land with the Chisholm School District. The matter now needs to go before the Chisholm School Board for a vote before a final agreement is drafted. At a meeting this past Wednesday, the Chisholm City Council, after numerous meetings involving members of the council, school district, and city attorney, adopted a resolution of support. Chisholm School Superintendent Mark...
Virginia debates rezoning Midway parcel
VIRGINIA—The Virginia City Council Tuesday voted 5-2 to begin the process to rezone a piece of property north of the former Midway Motel. Councilors Julianne Paulsen and Liz Motley, who voted against, favored sending the matter back to the Committee of the Whole for further discussion. An earlier motion to do that failed by the same 5-2 vote. Community Development Coordinator Jenny Bourbonais said the request to rezone from R1...
Public meeting on Hwy 169 construction plans scheduled for Tuesday
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) will hold an informational meeting regarding construction on Highway 169 between Chisholm and Mountain Iron on Tuesday, May 7. The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. at MnDOT Virginia Headquarters building, 101 North Hoover Road, Virginia. The meeting is open to the public. MnDOT...
Two injured in two-vehicle accident
MOUNTAIN IRON—Two Bemidji residents suffered non-life-threatening injuries Friday in a two-vehicle collision at Highway 169 and County Road 7 in Mountain Iron, a St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office news release said. Around 9 p.m., a van driven by Joel Douglas Johannsen, 28, of Bemidji was eastbound on Highway 169 near County Road 7 and a car driven by Noah William Kosta, 22, of Britt was westbound. The car was attempting to go southbound onto County Road 7 when it collided with the van, the news...
Mosaic Art Take & Create Kits available at ALS Libraries May 7-31
MOUNTAIN IRON - The Arrowhead Library System (ALS) will be providing Mosaic Art Take & Create Kits for member public libraries to distribute May 7-31, 2024. This art experience, created by Chisholm artist Rebekkah Anderson through Diletto, combines the art of storytelling through both mosaics and barn quilts. “Mosaics are an art form we don’t typically access in our area as a community, but they are so much a part of our regional history of storytelling,” said Anderson. Take & Create Art Kits will include...
Buhl mayor not seeking second term
BUHL—Buhl Mayor Brandin Carter announced last week that he is not seeking a second term as the city’s mayor, and is encouraging citizens to get involved in city government. Carter announced at an April 16 meeting of Buhl City Council that he and his family are “moving onto the next chapter” of their lives, and that involves moving out of town, making him ineligible to serve as the town’s mayor. ...
Iron Range Job Fair connects employers with potential new team members
Plenty of connections made on Thursday at the Iron Range Job Fair. People showed up at the Iron Trail Motors Event Center in Virginia, to meet different potential employers. Students also attended, to get a feel for what’s out there. One man we met got his start at L&M...
Lawsuit against Eveleth schools demolition thrown out
EVELETH—A lawsuit seeking to stop the abatement and demolition of the Eveleth school buildings was thrown out last Friday, Rock Ridge Superintendent Noel Schmidt told the School Board Monday night. Plaintiff Richard Klabechek filed the lawsuit on March 18 seeking a temporary restraining order (TRO) based on the alleged historical value and status of the buildings under the Minnesota Environmental Rights Act. A Sixth District Court judge issued the TRO...
Minnesota North College’s EMPOWER Program to host Free Summer Camps
The Empow(HER) Summer Camps are open for enrollment! Girls ages 14-17 can sign up for classes across the Iron Range and experience work in the trades. There are three sessions: June 10-13: Minnesota North College, Hibbing Campus Automotive Heating and Cooling ...
City by City: Hinckley, Hibbing, Eveleth
Hinckley, Minn. - An upcoming meeting plans to look at proposed concepts for Highway 48 through town. The meeting will be hosted by MnDOT on Tuesday, April 30 at 4:30 p.m. at the Hinckley City Hall Community Room. Currently, the project is in the study phase and no immediate projects are planned. The study and meeting hope to gather community feedback about the stretch of road and improvements that could be made in the future.
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