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Hibbing businesswoman Pat Ives is an advocate for families, children and early education
HIBBING—More than 50 years ago Pat Ives started her career in childcare and throughout her career she’s become a driving force to shine a light on the importance of childcare and early childhood education. In September 1971 Ives and Carmen Moe opened Kiddy Korner Nursery Center, a small nursery school with 14 children enrolled as a solution to a limited opportunity for preschool in Hibbing. A year later the business became a nonprofit organization under its current name of Kiddy Karousel Nursery & Day Care...
St. Louis County Fair continues to grow
CHISHOLM—There’s a lot of excitement building for the 139th season of the St. Louis County Fair, taking place Wednesday through Aug. 4, at the St. Louis County Fairgrounds. This year happens to be a special anniversary for the fair that has moved four times in its history, most recently to its current location along Highway 169 near Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm. “I’m just excited for the 25th anniversary of...
Father Boland, Father Flynn mark 55 years
EVELETH-GILBERT—The Ireland-born Father Eamonn Boland and Father Charles Flynn have spent more than half a century in the priesthood, this summer celebrating the milestone with the Eveleth-Gilbert Catholic community at a Mass at Eveleth’s Resurrection Church. Father Boland said in an email, “One of the great blessings of being a priest is that we intersect with people at crucial times in their lives such as the baptism of a child, first Communion day, a wedding in the family, the death of a loved one and...
Minnesota prepares for Iowa’s abortion restrictions to take effect on Monday
One of the nation’s strictest abortion laws will take effect in Iowa on Monday. Abortion care providers in Minnesota expect an increase in patients as another border state limits abortion access. The post Minnesota prepares for Iowa’s abortion restrictions to take effect on Monday appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Gas Prices Fall in Minnesota
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 3.0 cents in the last week, averaging $3.29 per gallon. Nationally average gasoline prices have risen 0.7 cents per gallon, averaging $3.47 per gallon. The national average price of diesel has fallen 1.2 cents in the last week and...
The Itascamazing Race returns on August 22
The Flying Squirrels take selfie at the Edge of the Wilderness Scenic Byway marker on highway 38. Clue: My corridor was one of the first byways to be designated in Minnesota. I stand at the southmost boundary and the first of four unique markers that stretch 47 miles north to Effie.
Watch live: Donald Trump returns to Minnesota with JD Vance to woo voters
Former President Trump and his running mate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) are set to make a joint campaign stop in St. Cloud, Minn., a generally Democrat-leaning state that the former president is aiming to win for the GOP. The event comes as Vice President Harris has emerged as the former...
Ravenstone Abbey in Coleraine: the new place to be
On June 20, owners, Sue and Jozef, opened Ravenstone Abbey, a Stone Buttery Pub and an Axehole Dungeon in the quaint town of Coleraine. Shortly after, on July 14th, they also opened the Abbey Brew Coffee Shop. The Stone Buttery Pub is a medieval-themed pub that serves fine imported wines, whiskeys, and spirits as well as mead and their own specialty cocktails. They also carry local craft beers and offer a delightful Bistro Menu for guest enjoyment. One of the most popular cocktails is the...
2 killed in northwestern Wisconsin crash; speed and alcohol likely factors, sheriff says
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis. — Two women were killed in a single-vehicle crash in northwestern Wisconsin Saturday night, and authorities believe speed and alcohol were factors.The crash happened just before 8:30 p.m. on County Highway H near Koho Road in Douglas County, according to the sheriff's office. Investigators believe the driver — a 27-year-old woman from Ashland — lost control of the car, left the road and hit a tree. She and her passenger — a 28-year-old woman from Bayfield — were dead when authorities arrived, the sheriff's office said.The crash is being investigated.
Bach Yen a 30-year tradition
HIBBING—Five years ago Amanda Campbell made a decision that would be a turning point in her life, transitioning from an employee to a business owner. Campbell purchased the Bach Yen Garden Restaurant in 2019 from her employer Alice Russo, who owned and operated the business for more than 30 years at 22510 First Ave. in Hibbing. “I started working here in April of 2018 just as a waitress,” Campbell recalled. ...
Gas Prices Fall in Minnesota
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 3.0 cents in the last week, averaging $3.29 per gallon. Nationally average gasoline prices have risen 0.7 cents per gallon, averaging $3.47 per gallon. The national average price of diesel has fallen 1.2 cents in the last week and...
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