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Grand Rapids Herald Review

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Itasca County voters select two new commissioners

GRAND RAPIDS—Itasca County voters settled two contested County Board races, chose a new county attorney and backed a constitutional amendment on school funding Tuesday, according to unofficial results from the Minnesota Secretary of State’s office. All 75 of the county’s precincts had reported as of Wednesday afternoon. The results are unofficial until certified by the county canvassing board. County Board The closest local race was in County Commissioner District 3, where Robert Preble led John A. Johnson by 41 votes, 1,523 to 1,482. Preble received 50.15 percent and Johnson 48.80 percent. Write-in candidates received 32 votes. In District 1, Lonny Witkofsky defeated Cory Smith, 2,338 votes to 1,745. Witkofsky took 57.15 percent of the vote to Smith’s 42.65 percent. Casey Venema was unopposed in District 5 and received 3,460 votes. Countywide offices In the only contested countywide office, Cassidy Villeneuve defeated Devin J. Gorski for county attorney, 13,070 votes to 5,302. Villeneuve received 70.81 percent of the vote. Sheriff Joe Dasovich was unopposed and received 16,949 votes. Austin M. Rohling was unopposed for county auditor/treasurer and received 16,634 votes. Nicolle Zuehlke was unopposed for county recorder and received 16,635. Soil and Water Conservation District In Soil and Water Supervisor District

Itasca County, MN · 2d

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Bemidji Minnesota Was The Only Town In The State To Land A Spot In Hallmark’s Top 25 Christmas Towns Out Of More Than 1,500 Entries Nationwide

Out of more than 1,500 submissions from across the country, one northern Minnesota town made the...

Bemidji, MN · 2d

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Witkofsky, Preble prevail in Itasca County rematches; Villenueve dominates attorney race

GRAND RAPIDS — Challengers Lonny Witkofsky and Robert Preble have defeated incumbents Cory Smith and John Johnson in their respective races for Itasca County commissioner, both rematches of the 2022 election. Witkofsky, 65, of Itasca County defeated Smith, 48, of S. Lake in District 1, which includes the cities...

Itasca County, MN · 2d
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Misconduct during suspension prompts a second suspension

The Minnesota Supreme Court indefinitely suspended Bemidji attorney Darrell Carter and barred him from seeking reinstatement for six months. Carter was previously suspended in 2023 after admitting to multiple ethics violations, including conflicts of interest, client fund mishandling and false statements. New misconduct allegations included practicing law while suspended, failing...

Bemidji, MN · 1d
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Iron Range bucks the blue move, remains red

Republican candidates got shellacked in Minnesota and across the nation in Tuesday’s general election. The Minnesota House of Representatives, Minnesota Senate and U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, all turned blue in a major political tidal wave. However, the core Iron Range remained red. Members of the Iron Range Republican political delegation all won re-election. None of the races were a landslide. But it was a far-different result than other areas of the state and nation. There’s no science to it, but Iron Range Republican delegation members believe there may be a variety of reasons why Iron Range voters continue to place their trust in them. “We did okay, but the state did not do okay,” Sen. Rob Farnsworth, R-Hibbing said. “I think I big part of it is the issues people are concerned about, even though a lot of them are out of our control.” Farnsworth defeated Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) candidate Kim (Kotonias) McLaughlin 21,773 to 18,222. While high fuel and food prices and the ongoing conflict with Iran may have played a role in voters’ decisions at the ballot box, local factors may also have factored into why Iron Range Republicans held onto their seats, say some of

Iron Range, MN · 1d

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Frazier wins tight race for mayor of Chisholm

CHISHOLM— Joy Frazier outdistanced Travis Vake by just 46 votes Tuesday to be elected to a four-year term as mayor of Chisholm. In the race for Chisholm City Council (Elect 2), Shawn Lappi was the top vote-getter, followed by incumbent Jedediah Holewa, an incumbent in his first term, just seven votes ahead of Rikki Olson, who came in third, according to unofficial results posted on the Minnesota Secretary of State website on Tuesday Night. Frazier, a newcomer garnered 947 votes, 50.61%; Travis Vake, a Chisholm City Councilor came in a close second with 901 votes, 48.16%. There were 23 write-ins, 1.23%. On Wednesday, Frazier shared her thoughts on the election results. “It was definitely a wonderful night for the country,” Frazier said. “I’m very pleased and honored.” Frazier, when asked about the margins in the mayoral race, acknowledged it was a close one. “It’s Ok,” Frazier said. “We’re going to work together.” Lappi, a newcomer tallied 1,196 votes, 40.69%; Holewa, 861 votes, 29.30%. Olsen received 854 votes, 29.06%, according to unofficial election results from the Minnesota Secretary of State website. Lappi, on Wednesday, provided the following statement about his victory. “I didn’t run for council to bring all the answers.

Chisholm, MN · 1d

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2026 Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener kicks off in Grand Rapids, what hunters should know before the season begins

The 2026 Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener in Grand Rapids highlighted deer hunting’s 500-million-dollar economic impact and new Minnesota DNR season regulations.

Grand Rapids, MN · 16h

Mesabi Tribune

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'It shows people really care about their public schools'

School districts across the Iron Range and entire state will be receiving a little financial boost. A Minnesota Constitutional amendment on the state ballot was overwhelmingly approved by state voters Tuesday, increasing funding to all school districts from the Permanent School Fund. With 100 percent of precincts reported, the final vote was 2,067,164, or an estimated 72.91 percent in favor of the amendment and 666,208 no. The number of blanks was estimated at 101,783. “I was just pleased with the results,” Sen. Mary Kunesh, DFL-New Brighton, Minnesota Senate chief author of the amendment said. “It’s not going to fill all the holes in the bucket of education, but we know that every little bit helps. I think about the cost of transportation and the cost of diesel, so this is one way that Minnesotan’s were able to show their support for schools.” “I’m incredibly happy, Rep. Spencer Igo, R-Wabana Township, Minnesota House of Representatives chief author of the measure said. “That was an amazing show of support for the Permanent School Fund, but most of all for all the schools and the students in the state. Everyone came together to do good for all.” What is means is that each

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Mesabi Tribune

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Castagneri to give Veterans Day address

CHISHOLM—American Legion Press-Lloyd Post 247, of Chisholm, is carrying on a long-standing tradition of honoring United States military veterans. A Veterans Day program is set for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the Chisholm High School Auditorium. Master of Ceremonies is Jamey Johnson of Post 247. Guest Speaker is Brad Castagneri, Post 247 Commander and U.S. Army Veteran. The Chisholm High School Band, under the direction of Ryan Freitas is performing “Salute to America’s Finest.” Veterans in attendance are honored when the song of their respective branch of the military is played. The Chisholm High School Choir, under the direction of Larry Baker is performing, “We Honor You.” About Veterans Day Veterans Day is a federal holiday dedicated to American veterans of all wars and held annually on November 11. Veterans Day 2026 occurs on Wednesday, November 11. The holiday dates to November 1918 during World War I. At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of that year, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany. Commemorated the following year as Armistice Day in many countries, November 11 became a federal holiday in the United States in 1938.

Chisholm, MN · 2d

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Starting Veterans Day: monthly meal boxes available to local veterans, servicemembers, their families

CHISHOLM—Local veterans, servicemembers, and family members of veterans and servicemembers are eligible to pick up boxes of non-perishable food items from 12—5 p.m. November 11 at United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN)’s building in Chisholm. The free food distribution will take place monthly moving forward through the DAV of Minnesota’s Operation Full Plate program. “Operation Full Plate started with a pretty simple idea, make it easier for veterans, service members and their families to get some help putting food on the table without creating unnecessary barriers or making people feel like they have to prove they deserve it,” said Disabled American Veterans, Department of Minnesota, Legislative Director Trent Dilks. “We started small, learned a lot through our first distributions, and very quickly saw both the need and the opportunity to grow.” DAV of Minnesota recently partnered with the St. Louis County Veterans Service Office (VSO) to bring Operation Full Plate countywide. In Northern St. Louis County, distributions will be held the second Wednesday of each month at UWNEMN’s building. “Expanding to the Iron Range and partnering with United Way of Northeastern Minnesota is exactly the kind of growth we hoped this program could achieve,” Dilks said. They already know these

Chisholm, MN · 1d

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Chisholm voters return Holewa to council as employment policy awaits decision

CHISHOLM — Chisholm voters re-elected Jed Holewa to the city council on Tuesday as officials prepare to revisit a proposed employment policy that could force him to choose between serving in elected office and working for the city’s ambulance service. The proposal, which would restrict city employees from...

Chisholm, MN · 1d

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10 Famous People Born in Duluth, Minnesota

Duluth’s famous exports extend well beyond its busy Lake Superior harbor. The Minnesota city is the birthplace of influential musicians, television personalities, and voices heard by millions. Some grew up locally, while others moved away as children. This countdown ranks 10 famous people born in Duluth by public recognition, career reach, and lasting influence.

Duluth, MN · 5d

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Prep Work Continues For Bridge Replacement Project

SUPERIOR, WI/DULUTH, MN (KDAL) – Drivers may encounter some lane and ramp closures this week as prep work continues in advance of the Blatnik Bridge replacement project. Lane configuration and traffic signal work will be done on Belknap Street in Superior and entrance and exit lanes are being reconfigured where Highway 2 connects with I-35 and 46th Avenue West in Duluth.

Superior, WI · 2d

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Dan Danielson wins Carlton County sheriff’s race

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Dan Danielson won the race for Carlton County sheriff on Tuesday, defeating Chad Walsh, according to unofficial results from Carlton County. The election follows Sheriff Kelly Lake’s decision to step down. Danielson, Lake’s chief deputy, has spent 27 years with the Carlton County Sheriff’s...

Carlton County, MN · 2d

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Fond du Lac Band breaks ground on new community services building in Cloquet

The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa started construction on a new community services building in Cloquet.

Cloquet, MN · 18h

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Part of iconic plane flown by Richard Bong returns to Wisconsin museum

In 2002, thanks to a major fundraising effort by Marge, the Bong Museum opened its doors. And recently they received a long-lost artifact.

Superior, WI · 1d

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Few Minnesotans Know a Restored 1920s Movie Palace Still Shows Films in Downtown Duluth

Warmed cashews and a steep Art Deco balcony are not what most people expect from a downtown block in northern Minnesota. Yet that pairing exists inside a restored historic theater that plenty of folks simply drive past. I like how the place mixes eras. Classic movies have shared the calendar...

Duluth, MN · 3d

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Vicky Wanta appointed to St. Louis County judge’s bench

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Gov. Tim Walz has appointed longtime St. Louis County prosecutor Vicky Wanta to the judge’s bench. Wanta will fill the seat being vacated by retiring Judge Leslie Beiers. She will be chambered in Duluth. Wanta has worked in the St. Louis County Attorney’s...

Duluth, MN · 22h

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UPDATE: Power restored to 3,000 Duluth residents

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A power outage in Duluth is leaving around 3,200 residents in the dark. According to Minnesota Power, the outage is in a large part of Duluth, including the Lakeside, Lester, Kenwood, Woodland neighborhoods, among others. No word yet on what caused the outage. Minnesota...

Duluth, MN · 1d

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Incumbents lose in Hermantown, St. Louis County races amid data center turmoil

HERMANTOWN — Challengers defeated incumbents in local races in St. Louis County amid ongoing tensions surrounding a proposed Google data center in Hermantown. Emma Richtman and Candi Mock, two Hermantown City Council candidates who have been critical of the Council's handling of the data center, defeated incumbent Andy Hjelle.

Hermantown, MN · 1d