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Tax Forfeited Land Auction exceeds $2 million in sales; unsold parcels now available on a first come basis

St. Louis County's most recent tax-forfeited land auction resulted in 47 tracts of state tax-forfeited land sold back into private ownership at a value of more than $2.1 million. The auction, which closed on November 4, included tax-forfeited houses, municipal lots, and larger rural acreage across the County. The land...

St Louis County, MN · 2d

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Volleyball: 2 teams from EGF make first-ever state tourney; Chisholm makes 2nd

ST. PAUL — The state volleyball tournament begins Wednesday, Nov. 11, with four Northland teams set to take the court at Grand Casino Arena on Thursday. Two teams from East Grand Forks will play in the tourney for the first time in their schools' history. The East Grand Forks...

East Grand Forks, MN · 1d
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Chisholm volleyball draws Sacred Heart in Class A quarterfinals

CHISHOLM, Minn. (KQDS-TV)- The wait will be over for Chisholm volleyball on Thursday as they'll face Sacred Heart in the Class A quarterfinals. This is the Bluestreaks first state tournament appearance since 2007. Both teams enter the contest with just three losses on the season so far. This also won't...

Chisholm, MN · 22h

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Star of the North Maternity Home-Iron Range chili cook off returns

HIBBING—A friendly competition is heating up that raises money for a nonprofit that helps moms and babies on the Range. Now in its third year, The Star of the North Maternity Home-Iron Range Chili Cook off fundraiser is from 5:30 to 7:30 Saturday, Nov. 14, at Blessed Sacrament Church, 2310 Seventh Avenue East. Star of the North Maternity Home-Iron Range is a non-profit operating under the umbrella of the non-profit Together for Life Northland. Its residences in Duluth and Hibbing house women while pregnant and after they have their children or are with children up to the age of 10 years, according to information on its website. The program helps the moms with education, employment, and finding transitional housing, supporting them in their time of need—each with unique situations. Proceeds from the chili cook off go toward general expenses for the Star of the North Home-Iron Range to keep it running. Attendees at the chili cook off serve as taste testers for this event, and get to cast their ballot for People’s Choice. There’s also a Judge’s Favorite category added this year, whereby a panel of judges will determine the top chili in that category. There’s still time to get

Hibbing, MN · 2d

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Hibbing Board explores options to fund high school roof repair

HIBBING—There are portions of the Hibbing High School roof that are leaking and are in critical need of repair, and the school board is considering options to fund the repairs. Through a 2025 Legislative change a levy option is now allowable for schools to access funds through the levy process to complete roof projects over $100,000 per site, District Business Manager Lance Takkunen explained. The School Board took up the matter as a discussion item this past week, and is anticipated to discuss the costs and levy impact for taxpayers at its next two meetings, according to Takkunen. “Our historical approach has been to do section by section roof repairs and use our LTFM (long-term facility maintenance) capital funds to fund those projects,” Superintendent Carrie McDonald explained during a discussion on the matter at the school board meeting Wednesday. “Our current challenge that we face is that the high cost is consuming a substantial amount of our capital and leaving fewer dollars for other facility needs each year.” Going from a proactive to reactive approach for roof repair An option is to do “a strategic shift” where the district would evaluate a new bonding authority to try to solve its

Hibbing, MN · 2d

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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 · 8h

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Walz appoints Wanta to 6th District bench

Governor Tim Walz has appointed Vicky Wanta as District Court Judge in Minnesota‘s 6th Judicial District. Wanta will replace Judge Leslie E. Beiers and will be chambered in Duluth in St. Louis County. “Vicky Wanta is going to be a remarkable judge who will bring compassion and understanding to...

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Family Discovery Day: 'Together We Learn,' 'Maamawai Giwii-Kikendamin'

CHISHOLM—A partnership between Minnesota Discovery Center and Bois Forte Heritage Center is behind a family-focused event to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, a Family Discovery Day entitled “Together we Learn,” Maamawai Giwii-Kikendamin” is taking place at Minnesota Discovery Center. Admission is free. As part of the event’s community giving component, guests are encouraged to bring a new, unopened toy to donate to children in the Bois Forte community. The first 100 guests who bring a toy donation will receive a free meal ticket. One toy donation equals one meal ticket per person. Lunch will also be available for purchase while supplies last. This is the second year for this family-focused event that includes hands-on activities, cultural experiences, food, music and shared learning, in celebration of Native American Heritage Month. Last year’s inaugural event welcomed 245 members of the public and collected more than 100 new toys for children in the Bois Forte community, according to a press release. “We could not be more excited to host this event again,” said Allyse Freeman, Museum and Research Center Director at the Minnesota Discovery Center. “Celebrating indigenous art, culture, and resiliency while eating delicious

Chisholm, MN · 1d

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USW members set to vote on new labor contract with Cliffs

It took about five months, but Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. mining and steelmaking employees represented by the United Steelworkers (USW) union, will soon vote on ratification of new labor contract agreements between the two sides. The Cleveland-based iron ore and steelmaker agreed with the USW on a new tentative labor contracts with...

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