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Section 7A Swimming, Diving finals are today: Swimmers looking for state-meet berths

HIBBING—Wiith only four seniors, Julia Plombon, Gianna Fatticci, Lizzy Haupt and Naomi Ronning, Hibbing High School girls swimming coach Mike Veneziano wasn’t sure how things would pan out for his young team. As it turned out, those four did an outstanding job leading a group of juniors and a lot of sophomores throughout the season. That group of seniors and underclassmen showed out well at the Section 7A Preliminary Meet held Thursday at the Hibbing High School Pool. The top 16 in each event advanced to the Section 7A finals, which will be held today, beginning at 3 p.m., at the high school pool. The diving preliminary meet begins at 9 a.m. Veneziano credited his seniors for the growth of this team. “They’ve done a great job with leadership, and being really good mentors,” Veneziano said. “I also got some decent things. out of the juniors. “I don’t think we had a single swim that didn’t go faster. Everybody swam their best times of the season. A bulk of the team is 10th-graders. They’ve really come around this year. They’ve done a great job, but they’re still 10th-graders. They’ve grown so much throughout the year, but it’s still a nerve

Hibbing, MN · 1d

Grand Rapids Herald Review

Five Thunderhawks commit to college athletics

GRAND RAPIDS — Dozens of students, staff, and families gathered inside the Grand Rapids High School atrium on Wednesday to celebrate a number of student-athletes committing to college athletic programs to continue their pursuits following high school graduation. Five of Grand Rapids’ best: Senior multi-sport athletes Logan Wourms, Ethan Morgan, Sophie Carlson, Ava Limberg, and Quinn Cargill signed their letters of intent to continue playing the sports they’ve committed to at the schools they chose. Grand Rapids High School athletic director Dale Christy complimented the five for their athletic and academic accomplishments, and for being good representatives of the school and community. Each student had the opportunity to answer several questions about their plans and experiences while at high school, and had their respective coaches offer what set each of them apart. Logan Wourms, State University of New York at Cobleskill - Lacrosse A defenseman and a midfielder for Grand Rapids, Wourms committed to play college lacrosse at SUNY at Cobleskill where he’ll suit up for the Fighting Tigers. While playing lacrosse, he said he is interested in the canine training program offered at the school. He said that was a factor in him choosing Cobleskill, along with the coach’s

Grand Rapids, MN · 2d

Ely Echo

Three percent short-term rental cap proposed at Babbitt city council study session

Babbitt may instate a shortterm rental cap at 3% of residential water hookups, or about 20 properties, as discussed at a study session Thursday, Nov. 5. The city currently has a 180-day moratorium in place to prevent the establishment of new short-term rentals while staff draft regulations. The moratorium was sparked after the city received two short-term rental permit applications in a short timespan.

Babbitt, MN · 1d

Mesabi Tribune

Chisholm Council hears concerns during working session

CHISHOLM—An estimated 60 people, including some members of the fire department and ambulance service, gathered at the Chisholm Senior Center this past Tuesday for a working session of the Chisholm City Council. “I would anticipate a few recommendations from staff at our next meeting,” City Administrator Ryan Pervenanze wrote in an email on Wednesday. “I think there are many areas of agreement with the council with most the important being their commitment to public safety as a whole.” “Over the next week or so I’ll work with our EMS Director and Fire Chief as well as the council to develop a path forward,” he added. The meeting was called at the October 28 regular council meeting, when the council tabled three potential resolutions to address a recommendation from McGrath Consulting that would prohibit any city employee, including part-time, volunteer to serve as an elected official. McGrath, in its report, categorized the adoption of such an ordinance as a Priority 1 recommendation, and identifies concerns regarding council oversight, supervision, perceived favoritism, and unconscious bias. Much of the discussion on Tuesday wasn’t centered around that recommendation, although feedback from those who directly addressed it appeared to question the logic behind the recommendation.

Chisholm, MN · 1d

Mesabi Tribune

Bluestreaks sweep Tigers, advance to consolation finals

ST. PAUL—The Chisholm volleyball team turned things around following their stat quarterfinal loss with a win in the consolation semifinals on Friday as the Bluestreaks took down Pine River-Backus 3-0 (25-18, 25-10, 25-21). The win puts Chisholm into Saturday’s consolation championship round where they’ll take on Mayer Lutheran. The Bluestreaks looked sluggish out of the gate Friday against the Tigers, but turned things around to play solid volleyball for the remainder of the three sets. Chisholm fell down 9-5 in the early moments of the match with PR-B’s Margaret Crimmins and Maren Lundquist scoring kills for the opposition while the Bluestreaks had already piled up a trio of attacking errors. Chisholm managed to tie things up at 11 thanks to some work in the front row by Annaka Gams and Kenzie Pender, putting them level with the Tigers with plenty more to go. A Sloen Worlie ace gave Chisholm their first lead of the set and Ashley Panichi grew the lead with a solid kill from the outside. The two teams tied again at 14, 15 and finally 18 before Chisholm took the lead for good with the Bluestreaks ending the set on a 7-0 run with Makayla Paine, Gams,

Chisholm, MN · 20h

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Red Kettle Karnival At Bentleyville

DULUTH, MN (KDAL) – The holiday season gets underway Wednesday night as the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Karnival is being held at the soon to open Bentleyville at Bayfront Festival Park. The event is free and runs from 5 p-m to 8 p-m. Guests who bring a donation...

Duluth, MN · 3d

Grand Rapids Herald Review

Midco plans $20 million fiber investment in central, northeastern Minnesota

Midco plans to invest more than $20 million over several years to expand high-speed fiber internet service to approximately 14,700 homes and businesses across central and northeastern Minnesota, including several communities in and around Itasca County. The project will replace portions of the company's existing hybrid fiber-coaxial network with fiber-to-the-premises technology. The planned upgrades will cover approximately 400 miles of network infrastructure. Communities included in the project include Bovey, Coleraine, Floodwood, Hill City, McGregor and several others. Portions of Grand Lake, Greenway and Canosia townships are also included. Midco President and Chief Operating Officer Ben Dold said the investment reflects the company's long-term commitment to the region and will provide improved connectivity for residents, businesses and local institutions. Work is already underway in McGregor, where Midco is completing approximately five miles of fiber construction during 2026. The project is expected to serve about 277 locations. The company is also upgrading network facilities acquired from SCI Broadband, including installing new equipment and transitioning network systems. Midco expects to have completed upgrades to approximately half of the acquired service area by the end of 2026. Broader construction is expected to continue in phases beginning in 2027 and extending over several years. Specific

Itasca County, MN · 1d

Mesabi Tribune

Penny pinching seniors need your help

HIBBING—The Hibbing Tourist/Senior Center is in need of pennies for its “Penny Pincher” machine and is asking for the public’s help. Donations of pennies dated 1982 and older are needed to make pressed pennies. “Pennies made in 1982 or older are easier to press through the machine,” Abby King, Tourist Center Director explained. King went on to say that the earlier pennies are made of 95% copper and are easier to flatten. Newer pennies are of a mixed metal, including zinc and are subject to cracking when pressed, she noted. For a 25 cent donation, one can get a penny that’s been “pinched” as a souvenir. The minimal proceeds go toward supporting senior programming at the center. The Penny Pincher machine was recently moved from its previous location at the Hibbing Tourist Center on Howard Street to the Mineview. King said she’s unsure exactly how old the machine is, but it’s quite popular. People continue to mail quarters to the center, requesting pressed pennies in return, she said. Donations of 1982 or older pennies can be dropped of at the Hibbing/Tourist Senior Center between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. For questions or more information, you can call

Hibbing, MN · 1d

Mesabi Tribune

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 · 3d

Grand Rapids Herald Review

Fothergill and Jordan win Redfish Cup Championship

PORT ARANSAS, Texas — Grand Rapids native and world-class angler Easton Fothergill and his partner Clark Jordan took home the top prize of $37,000 after winning the 2026 Yamaha Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship. They finished second in last year’s Redfish Cup, and earned a redeeming victory Nov. 6-8 with a three-day total weight of 42 pounds even - 4.1 pounds ahead of second place Mike Lauer and Jesse Craddock out on Aransas Bay, Port Aransas, Texas. Fothergill and Jordan’s haul after Day 1 saw them just outside the lead by less than a pound. They overtook the tournament lead after Day 2 and extended it through the end of Day 3. Following the win, Fothergill wrote the story of the team’s redemption himself. Redemption on Redfish Easton Fothergill I had a great time fishing the Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship at Port Aransas, Texas, and winning the event alongside Clark Jordan was an incredible experience. Clark and I finished second at last year’s event, so to take home the trophy this time felt really good. After last year’s finish, with my competitive nature, I wanted redemption. I wanted to come back and get another shot at it, so to do that

Grand Rapids, MN · 1d

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Nothing Beats A Full Day Of Browsing At This Enormous Minnesota Antique Mall

Bovey, Minnesota is a small town that most people drive through without a second glance, and that is genuinely their loss. Annabella’s Antique Mall is sitting right there on the main street, packed floor to ceiling with treasures, and it’s waiting for you to finally pay attention. Let’s...

Bovey, MN · 15h

Mesabi Tribune

Rangers to battle Cowboys with trip to US Bank Stadium on the line

MOUNTAIN IRON—It’s been two years since the Mountain Iron-Buhl football team found themselves in the state tournament but the Rangers are looking to make their mark on the state’s biggest stage once again. Tonight, MI-B will open up the Class A State Tournament at 6 p.m. with a tilt against Breckenridge in Becker, with the winner advancing to the semifinals next weekend at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. With the state tournament field set, the Rangers earned the No. 3 seed in the north while Breckenridge came in as the No. 2 seed. When it comes to preparing for the Cowboys, MI-B coach Dan Zubich acknowledged the Western Minnesota power that made an appearance in the Prep Bowl last season, finishing state runner-up. They’ve got a good tradition that goes way back,” Zubich said. “I remember Deer River playing them in the ‘80s in the Dome. Last year they were state runner-up. Their quarterback from that run is back this year and he’s a good, D-II talent. They’re solid on offense and defense and we’ll see an odd defense for the first time all season against them.” Cowboys quarterback Riley Kappes is a danger with both his arm and his

Mountain Iron, MN · 1d

Ely Echo

Veterans Day speech by 1979 Ely High School graduate Bill Leoni

Good morning students, faculty, honored veterans and members of the Ely community. On behalf of the Lozar-Mrace-Loushin Post 248, It’s a great honor for me to be here today. I’d like to thank the Ely High School for the opportunity and distinct privilege to address this assembly on such a deeply meaningful day.

Ely, MN · 1d

northernnewsnow.com

City by City: Iron River, Cotton, Duluth

IRON RIVER, Wis.- The Community Center is hosting their annual Fall Harvest Vendor Show this weekend. That will kick off at 9a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14. The event will host over 30 local vendors all under one roof. Guests can shop from artwork, crafts, gifts and more. There will also be prizes given away throughout the day. The fall harvest vendor show wraps up at 2p.m. that day.

Duluth, MN · 1d

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A first 'Second Chance’: Iron Range housing program completes Chisholm renovation

CHISHOLM — On a quiet residential street in Chisholm, representatives from local and state groups gathered for an open house. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom, 1,520-square-foot house boasted new siding, fresh carpet and updated appliances. But it didn't always look this way. According to Dave Johnson, director of housing at the...

Chisholm, MN · 23h

Mesabi Tribune

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Mesabi Musical Theatre plans The Play That Goes Wrong

VIRGINIA—Mesabi Musical Theatre will bring “theatrical chaos and physical comedy” to the stage this December with The Play That Goes Wrong, the organization’s first non-musical production. MMT has entertained Iron Range audiences for more than 20 years, starting with its first production, Guys and Dolls, performed at Eveleth-Gilbert High School in 2002. Performances will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, December 2-5, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 6, at Minnesota North College’s Virginia campus, 1001 Chestnut St., Virginia. The December production brings MMT back to Virginia following performances in Hibbing and marks director Jack Gritzmacher’s return to stage directing after a five-year hiatus. A partnership with Minnesota North College also brings eight college students into the production as performers, technical crew members and stagehands. Tickets are on sale now at mesabimusical.ludus.com. Prices are $28 for adults and $25 for students and seniors. The production will use reserved seating, and advance online purchases are strongly encouraged. Limited seats will be available at the door. --- About the show Written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields, the Olivier Award-winning comedy follows the Cornley University Drama Society’s disastrous opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor. According to the publicity

Virginia, MN · 1d

WDIO News Duluth-Superior

Student leaders from across the Range come together for service learning

Students from schools across the region came together in Chisholm for a service learning project, with support from the United Way of Northeastern Minnesota.

Chisholm, MN · 1d

northshorejournal.co

LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES TWO HARBORS LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER NOVEMBER 09, 2026

The Lake County Board of Adjustment sat in session at 1:00 p.m. on this date and conducted hearings and other business. V-26-013– Motion by Hippert supported by Wattunen to approve the request with conditions for relief from the minimum acreage requirement for two dwellings, the square footage requirements for a guest quarter, and the shoreline setback for guest quarters to rebuild and expand a nonconforming dwelling within the bluff impact zone (Lake County Land Use Ordinance #12 Sections 7.06(B)(C)(D) & 7.03(A)) filed by Kirsten Weber. The property in question is located at 1788 Hwy 61, Two Harbors, MN 55616 and is legally described as: Outlots 12 through 18 inclusive of Auditor’s Plat #7 of Government Lot 2, Section 21, Township 53, Range 10 West of the 4th Principal Meridian, Lake County, Minnesota. Abstract Property, 3.23 acres, zoned shoreland R-4/Residential (2-acre minimum) in the NSMZ on Lake Superior (General Development), Silver Creek. PID 29-5362-21130. Motion carried, Hippert and Wattunen voted in favor; none opposed.

Lake County, MN · 2d

Grand Rapids Herald Review

Grand Rapids City Council receives critical updates during Monday’s worksession

GRAND RAPIDS — During the Monday, Nov. 9 Grand Rapids City Council worksession, the council received critical updates on two important local topics: property assessments and the replacement of an aging and near-expired water treatment facility. Itasca County Assessor William Hillback gave a comprehensive presentation on the landscape of the local Estimated Market Value (EMV) and how the market has changed in the last eight years, and what to expect next year. Hillback emphasized that the property assessor’s role is responsible only for the valuations of the property, and Minnesota state statute and the guidance or mandates from the Minnesota Department of Revenue (DOR) dictate the methods used to determine property values. The DOR receives all the data collected from the local assessment and makes suggestions or mandates to the local assessors based upon local economic factors. The market conditions have led to some citizens buying and renting in the smaller surrounding towns as a result. Hillback indicated that property values have risen sharply since 2018, while sales have declined. Real estate data showed that the median home sale price in 2018 was $160,000, and was $269,900 in 2025. He feels that non-waterfront properties are likely to see more stabilized

Grand Rapids, MN · 3d

kaxe.org