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Estate of John D. Hesse
ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IN SUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS. It is Ordered and Notice is given that on May 31, 2024 at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at Pennington, Minnesota and via Zoom, on a petition for the appointment of Priscilla Hesse, whose address is 601 11th Street East, Thief River Falls, MN 56701, as personal representative of the Decedent’s estate in a supervised administration.
In Talmoon, T&T Dog Lodge focuses on each individual dog
Up in the northwoods, two women had heard over the years of a shortage of places to bring their beloved pets without making a committed drive. They heard how great it would be if there would be one. After talking about it and putting it on a shelf, a year later in August 2024, Tara and Tanya, the t-team, opened up T&T Dog Lodge. In an existing building that was used as a shop, the women set their plans in motion to create their dog...
Cass County Sheriff’s Report
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to 126 incidents between May 5-11, including the following: Abandoned vehicle, Longville. Fatal accident, Pine River. Accident, no injury, Minnesota Ave., Walker. Accident, no injury, Front Street S., Pine River. ...
Winnie Sand Resource Management Project notice for public comment
CASS LAKE — The USDA Forest Service is seeking comments on the Winnie Sand Resource Management Project on the Chippewa National Forest. The Winnie Sand project area is in Itasca County at the Forest’s northern border. The project area ranges from Moose Lake south to Dora and Whitefish Lakes and continues to move south to the north shore of Lake Winnibigoshish. The responsible official for this project is Deer River District Ranger Ben Benoit. ...
One person killed in Itasca County vehicle crash Saturday
NASHWAUK, Minn. (Northern News Now) - One person is dead after a vehicle crash in Itasca County Saturday. According to authorities, around 10:00 a.m. the Itasca County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a fatal hit-and-run accident in Nashwauk. The incident happened on 2nd Street near Larue Court.
No One Injured After Semi Tips Over in Cass Lake
No one was hurt today when a semi-truck tipped over in Cass Lake. The Minnesota State Patrol says around 7:45 this morning, the semi was turning from Highway 2 onto southbound Highway 371 near Leech Lake Market when the load of wood on the trailer shifted and caused the semi to overturn.
Fatal Single-Vehicle Accident in Nashwauk
On Saturday, May 11, 2024, at approximately 10 a.m., the Itasca County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a fatal hit and run accident on 2nd Street near Larue Court, in the town of Nashwauk. Itasca County Sheriff’s Office deputies, as well as Minnesota State Patrol, Hibbing Fire Department, and the Nashwauk Ambulance, arrived on scene where life-saving measures were performed. Hibbing Fire Department personnel later confirmed that the victim was deceased on scene. The victim is described as a 59-year-old female from Silver...
Water levels dropped by 8 feet at Canisteo Mine Pit in Itasca County
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has turned off the water pumps at the Canisteo Mine Pit, marking the end of a second season of winter contingency pumping. For the last two winters into early springtime, water pumping operations ran 24 hours a day to reduce the water level in the Canisteo pit and prevent it from overtopping. During this pumping season, the water levels in Canisteo have dropped from 1,309.53 to 1,303.65. As a result, the water level is now nearly six feet lower...
Itasca County recognizes local police and correctional officers
May 12-18 is National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day in 2024 and the Itasca County Board authorized a resolution at their county board meeting on Tuesday, May 7, recognizing the work and sacrifice of our local officers. The resolution proclaimed the week of May 12-18 to be Police Week and “call upon all our citizens—as well as our patriotic, civic, and educational organizations to honor, commemorate, and show appreciation for our law enforcement officers, past and present, who, by their faithful and loyal devotion to their responsibilities, have rendered dedicated services to their communities and, in so doing,...
Itasca County Sports History
1964 May 14, 1964: “Greenway wins, Indians lose” Greenway humbled Hibbing, 8-4, and Buhl took Grand Rapids 3-0, in District 28 baseball games Monday. Stingy Jim Pahula tossed a no-hitter at the Indians at Legion field while his teammates picked up two runs in the first and one in the routh. Rod Kekkonen hurled a...
$1.2 million to support high-demand careers for young people in Beltrami, Cass counties
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tina Smith, D-Minnesota, announced a significant investment in the Bi-County Community Action Programs Inc. (BI-CAP) in Bemidji to empower young workers and strengthen the workforce in the region. Totaling $1,242,000 from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), the grant will support training and employment services critical for preparing young people to secure well-paying jobs in high-demand industries. This is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s ongoing effort to expand access to apprenticeship opportunities and prepare young workers for quality jobs and strengthen...
Cass County Dive Team has new vehicle; master gardener program update
The Cass County Dive Team’s purchase of a vehicle to transport equipment and the Master Gardener Program were both discussed at the May 7 County Board meeting. The Board moved to accept grant funds from the Soil and Water Conservation District of $77,000 for the new equipment. Sheriff Bryan Welk asked Commissioners to a accept a donation of $47,928 so the Dive team could purchase a pick-up capable of handling...
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