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Mountain Iron-Buhl Third Quarter Honor Roll
Grade 7 Exemplary Honor Roll Ayden Anderson, Noah Frosaker, Wynter Heath, Paige Hensen, Aubrey Johnson, Hendrick Niska, Cecilia Pederson, Farrah Thomas A Honor Roll Xavier Anderson, Brooklyn Beier, Alec Dahl, Sebastian Haupt, Bryce Inmon, Anders Kohler, Spencer Lindsay, Addison Lobe,...
Rangers softball picks up 12-2 win over Littlefork-Big Falls
MOUNTAIN IRON—Kylee Renzaglia went 4 for 4 at the plate and pitcher Jersey Yernatich struck out seven batters to lead the Mountain Iron-Buhl Rangers softball team to a 12-2 win over Littlefork-Big Falls in five innings Tuesday. Renzaglia, a junior, finished the day with 2 RBI, including the game-ending RBI, as the Rangers improved to 6-3 on the season. Yernatich gave up five hits and allowed two runs for win...
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...
Rock Ridge girls take first ERC meet
VIRGINIA—The Rock Ridge girls’ golf team picked up a season-opening win Tuesday at the Virginia Golf Course, winning a nine-hole East Range Conference meet with a four-girl score of 180. Ely/Northeast Range was second with a 196. Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin finished third at 229 and North Woods was fourth at 245. International Falls and Mesabi East did not return a team score. International Falls’ Kelby Anderson took home individual medalist honors, firing...
Ely baseball goes 2-2 in four-game stretch
ELY—The Ely baseball team has been busy on the diamond the past five days. Over the weekend the Wolves were in Southern Minnesota playing Section 1A stalwarts Kenyon-Wanamingo and Hayfield. In Kenyon, the Wolves gave up a 4-1 lead, giving up two in the sixth and one in the seventh to allow the game to go to extra innings where they would ultimately fall 5-4. Drew Marolt threw a six...
Wolverine softball sweep doubleheader with Bemidji
VIRGINIA—The Rock Ridge softball team welcomed in Class 4A Bemidji on Tuesday for a doubleheader and it didn’t take long for the Wolverines to grab a lead and run away with things as they downed the Lumberjacks 10-1 in the first game and 10-0 in game two. With sophomore Taylor Morley in the pitcher’s circle for the Wolverines, hits were hard to come by for Bemidji in the first game. Giving up a leadoff single to the ‘Jacks Jordan Pemberton, Morley was solid through the...
Boben, Gustavsson, McDowell lead 'Jackets past Rails
HIBBING—Right from the get-go, Proctor High School softball coach Bud Joyce knew it might be a long day. That’s because his Rails were about to face Hibbing pitcher Aune Boben, so his team had to try and get on the board early. Unfortunately for Proctor, the Rails didn’t do that, but the Bluejackets did as Boben tossed a three-hit shutout in leading Hibbing to a 2-0 victory over Proctor Tuesday...
Precious Paws Pet of the Week
Meet CJ This little guy is a two-year-old Chihuahua and Pomeranian mix and is dapple in color. He loves to follow you around and be a part of the action! He gets along with cats and dogs and even farm animals. He is scheduled for his neuter, microchip and vaccinations in May but can be adopted in the meantime. For more information contact Precious Paws Humane Society at 218-254-3300.
Chisholm School District hires business manager
CHISHOLM—The Chisholm School District has hired an individual to serve as the district’s business manager. At the meeting on Monday the school board voted unanimously to hire Noah Kaczor and is working on finalizing a contract for the position. Chisholm School Superintendent Mark Morrison said the district has a verbal agreement right now, and he’s anticipating a contract between the district and Kaczor to be included in the board’s next...
Construction to begin on 4-H concession stand
CHISHOLM—Ground was broken last week on a new addition to the St. Louis County Fairgrounds in Chisholm. Fair Manager Karen McNeal said a new concession stand is being constructed to support the North St. Louis County 4-H program. Nicole Kudrle, 4-H Extension Educator said the slab has been poured for the new 20 x 20 structure, being built were the large dining tent is normally located during the fair, near...
Slices of Life: The complexities of grief-part 1 of 2
Life is complicated. I think we can all agree to that. But beyond life—well, lots of the details are complicated. Relationships. Families. Love. Deciding on the right toothpaste. Which properties to buy in Monopoly. Choosing between The Voice or American Idol. Survivor or The Bachelor. Texas Hold’em or five card draw. What to put on...
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. ...
Savvy Senior: What to do about Medicare and Social Security when you move
Dear Savvy Senior, Next month I am moving to a different state so I can be near my daughter and grandkids. Do I need to notify Social Security and Medicare about the move? Relocating Grandma Dear Relocating, Yes, if you’re...
Rock Ridge 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
7th Grade Exemplary Honor Roll Ada Boe, Bryce Crotteau, Graeme Harvey, Liam Holland, Alice Johnson, Prudence Palmowski, Kate Pontinen, Trey Stefanich, Ivy Teasck A Honor Roll Dominic Bastianelli, Liam Berg, Logan Duesler, Madison Ferkul, Ellianna Finley, Vienna Goerdt, Luke Grabanski,...
Permitting reform amendment passes state Senate
Project permitting in Minnesota would become clearer and better coordinated under an amendment that passed the Minnesota Senate. As moved forward by Sen. Grant Hauschild, DFL-Hermantown, the legislation would allow proposed projects to request a “Coordinated Project Plan,” through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources or Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The reform proposal would go a long way in supporting industries in northeastern Minnesota, Hauschild said via text. ...
Bluejacket boys, girls win LSC Quad Meet
GRAND RAPIDS—The Hibbing High School boys and girls track teams both won at the Lake Superior Conference Quad Meet held Tuesday at the Webb-LeBeau Track and Field Complex Tuesday. The Bluejacket boys scored 65.33 points, followed by Duluth Denfeld with 54.33, Grand Rapids 49 and Duluth Marshall 17.33. Hibbing got individual first-place finishes from Finn Eskeli in the 400 (54.33); Lucas Arnhold in the 800 (2:14.40); Aiden Shepherd in the...
Bluejacket boys 9 tames Broncos
HIBBING—The Hibbing High School baseball team didn’t do themselves any favors by spotting International Falls a 3-0 lead after a half inning. The Bluejackets had to respond, and they did so in the bottom of the first with three runs of their own. From there, Hibbing outscored the Broncos 12-1 en route to a 15-4, five-inning, 10-run rule victory over International Falls Tuesday at Al Nyberg Field. ...
Rock Ridge student charged after alleged shooting threat
VIRGINIA—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 school, which is located in Virginia, on April 3. Student...
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...
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