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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...
Baseball Game Preview: Kelliher/Northome Heads Out
The Kelliher/Northome Mustangs will head out on the road to take on the Bagley Flyers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Kelliher/Northome will come in still looking for their first win of the season. Kelliher/Northome lost 15-5 to Blackduck on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Bagley scored the most runs they've had all season...
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.
Canine forensic team arrives week of May 20 to search AGC Road
A canine forensic unit will be on site the week of May 20 at the CSAH 37 road project (aka Ah-Gwah-Ching cut-across) off State Highway 371 south of Walker, to search for possible human remains. “We are working with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and the Office of the State Archeologist as the responsible authority for this evaluation,” Cass County Administrator Josh Stevenson told The Pilot-Independent May 9. “The result of the evaluation will determine the next steps on the completion of the road project.” ...
Laporte boys pound Storm, Panthers; fall to Blackduck
The Laporte boys were busy last week, playing for games over four days. The Wildcats beat both Cass Lake-Bena and Hill City-Northland for their fifth- and sixth-straight wins, but were tripped up by Blackduck 6-0 Thursday night and 11-4 to Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Friday night to close out the week. In their 11-4 home win over Hill City-Northland May 8, Thaoden Hartman pitched into the third and gave up one run on...
Laporte girls close out week falling to Blackduck, Hill City-Northland
Laporte hit the ball hard against host Blackduck Thursday night but they just couldn’t string together enough hits in a 7-1. The Wildcats had 13 hits with Hannah Backus and Macey Morris leading the team with three each. Anna Katzenmeyer, Aubree Katzenmeyer and Lilly Ewert each had two. Backus also stole two bases and scored Laporte’s lone run in the seventh. Morris took the loss, allowing seven runs on 16...
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...
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...
Memorial feast at Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig school
Bug O Nay Ge Shig School will hold its annual Memorial Feast on May 22nd beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the school gymnasium. The Memorial Ceremony and Feast is held in memory of ALL deceased students and staff who have been a part of the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School Family SINCE THE 1970’s. All of their family members are encouraged to attend
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,...
A culmination of effort: Grace House’s expansion project demonstrates improved understanding of homelessness
$1.9 million shelter expansion will double Grace House’s capacity On Thursday, May 9, Grace House lauded staff, grant writers, partners, original founders, and more with the public announcement of the $1.9 million groundbreaking shelter expansion and remodel building project that will double Grace House’s capacity. More than fifty people were in attendance at the groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the growth of Grace House’s mission. Grace House is a 30-day stay...
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.
1 dead in Nashwauk after single vehicle accident
Saturday at around 10:00am, 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. Preliminary investigation showed that the accident was not the result of a hit and run incident, but instead the victim’s truck and camper trailer were unmanned as they began to roll from their parking spot. Subsequently, the truck and camper trailer struck the victim.
Locals show support for Ten Commandments at Itasca County Board meeting
The Christian Ten Commandments were in the spotlight at Tuesday’s Itasca County Board meeting as dozens of local citizens took the opportunity to speak their minds during the Citizen Input portion of the meeting agenda. One by one, individuals in favor of keeping the Christian Ten Commandments displayed across a large wall inside of the new jail facility spoke directly to the county commissioners to ensure their position is made clear: Keep the Ten Amendments. ...
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