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New housing project on the Iron Range has some neighbors raising concerns
HIBBING, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A new proposed development in Hibbing has some neighbors raising their eyebrows at the project. Hibbing’s oldest and largest low-income development known as Greenhaven Apartments, or officially Haven Court Apartments, is reaching its end of life. “Our existing family buildings were built in...
Public meeting set on Mountain Iron J-turn project on Highway 169
MOUNTAIN IRON—St. Louis County Public Works will host an informational open house Thursday, June 20, to discuss an intersection safety improvement project in Mountain Iron. The intersection of Nichols Avenue and Mud Lake Road with U.S. Highway 169 will be reconfigured into a J-turn as part of a project planned for 2025. The open house will be Thursday, June 20, at 6 p.m., at the Mountain Iron Community Center, 8586...
Tigers regroup to capture 7A title
VIRGINIA—Mason Heitzman saved the day. After falling 9-3 to South Ridge in the finals of the Section 7A Tournament, the Cherry High School baseball team was going to be pushed to their limit. Tiger coach Brian Kemp didn’t want a repeat of what happened last year when the Panthers won two games to capture the 7A crown. ...
Highway 73 construction south of Hibbing resumes June 6
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be resuming work on the West Swan River bridge on Highway 73 south of Hibbing starting on June 6. Bridge deck work will require a single lane signal-controlled bypass. Work is expected to last for three weeks. More information can be found on the project website here: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/d1/projects/hwy73bridge/index.html. For more information on projects in northeast Minnesota, follow us on Facebook at https://facebook.com/groups/MnDOTnortheast and Twitter at @mndotnortheast. For real-time traffic and travel information in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org.
Hibbing High School Class of 2020 honors planned
HIBBING—Members of the Hibbing High School Class of 2020 are being honored in a “redo” of sorts for their high school graduation. Invitations are being extended to all members of the HHS Class of 2020 to an academic celebration taking place at 7 p.m. Monday, July 8, in the historic Hibbing High School Auditorium. The celebration is in conjunction with Hibbing High School 100th Anniversary Celebration, along with other academic related events taking place that same evening. The invitations are being sent to addresses on...
They really reeled them in during the Gary Carlson Memorial Kids’ Fishing Contest
The wind and rain didn’t stop kids from casting their lines into Silver Lake in Virginia on Thursday. Iron Range Rotary presented the 48th Gary Carlson Memorial Kids’ Fishing Contest. We met up with 5-year-old Ambrosia, from Virginia, who reeled in a bass that weighed over two pounds!...
Light After Loss Mn Memorial Walk 2024 coming up Sunday in Virginia
The Light After Loss Mn Memorial Walk 2024 is on Sunday afternoon in Virginia’s Olcott Park. Come meet other families who’ve dealt a a pregnancy loss. “It can be an isolating time,” explained founder and president Nina Pleshe. “So we encourage people to come out and experience our support and in remembrance of our babies.”
Our housing crisis is a very, very fine mess
Get a job. Start a family. Buy a house. For many—even most—these simple-sounding goals become our life’s work. But jobs, families and housing have all changed significantly in recent years. It’s important to recognize those changes as we collectively seek “the pursuit of happiness” promised in the U.S. Constitution. Employment data shows five jobs in highest demand for the Northeastern Minnesota labor market in coming years. These job classifications include...
Hibbing School Board approves new rates for activity fees
HIBBING—The cost of individual activities is increasing for students in the Hibbing School District. At a meeting on Wednesday, the board approved a new fee schedule effective for the 2024-2025 school year, while noting the rates haven’t been adjusted for a number of years. The family cap of $550 or $275 for free and reduced lunch remains at the current rate. Athletic fees for grades nine through 12 are increasing...
Kenny tries Nette’s Diner on a Chisholm road trip
Located in Chisholm just off of 169, Nette’s Diner is the new restaurant that is bringing the nostalgia of classic diners back to the Northland. But even though it’s a classic diner, the food at Nette’s goes beyond just fast food. “So while we give the nostalgic drive in vibes we want to be able to give the best burger around,” says owner Nette Purdy. Her and her Husband Bill have had years of restaurant experience and say since they’ve opened it’s been super busy.
Renegade Trail Run supports local veterans
The Renegade Trail Run has been moved to a new season, but it’s still on the same great trail. It’s Saturday, June 19 at the Redhead Mountain Bike Park in Chisholm. The event is in support of United for Veterans which fills gaps in local veterans’ services, on the Iron Range and in Koochiching and Lake of the Woods counties.
Silver Lake Trail nears completion
VIRGINIA—The city’s efforts to make the Queen City more walkable are nearing completion. Construction on a floating dock across southern and eastern portions of Silver Lake is set to start this month and be complete by October. “It’s been a long time coming,’’ Mayor Larry Cuffe Jr. said, after funding was sought and received from the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources. ...
Hibbing High School 4th Quarter Honor Roll
Exemplary Honor Roll Grade 12 Aubrie Mae Albrecht, Brielle Merrie Babich, Henry Joseph Bechthold, Livia Grace Cicchi, Desiree Melissa Diiorio, Lara Inez Dwyer, Sophia Louise Halter, Kristina Carrie Halvorson, Dylan Michael Horvath, Lillian Ruth Hughes, Audrey Ann Johnson, Rachael Rebecca Johnson, Ella Katelyn Kalisch, Elisabeth Brianne Moberg, Dawson William Peterson, Ava Marie Price, Genesis Christine...
Greyhound Bus Museum in Hibbing hires part-time employee, looking for volunteers
The summer tourist season is here, and the Greyhound Bus Museum in Hibbing is hoping to open its doors again soon. They were open during Memorial Day weekend, but didn’t have enough volunteers to keep going. But they have hired a part time person who will be starting soon,...
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