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Floods on top of a mild winter likely mean major tourism industry losses for Minnesota Arrowhead, Iron Range
BIWABIK — A portion of the Mesabi Trail through Biwabik typically had no natural water flow near it. That was until heavy rains washed out a gaping hole several feet deep into ground, exposing utility lines and disrupting fresh water to nearby homes, businesses and resorts. The mid-June rainstorms...
Local cities set 4th of July activities
Here is the Independence Day information for Iron Range communities. Aurora Monday, July 1, 7-9 p.m. Northern Lights Music Festival Opening Chamber Music Concert at Veda Zuponcic Auditorium, Mesabi East. Tuesday, July 2, 4 p.m. Miss Aurora and Lil’ Miss Aurora coronation on main street ...
Aurora parade grand marshals ride in vintage Hy-Rail style
AURORA—The creators of the book “Taconite: New Life for Minnesota’s Iron Range—The History of Erie Mining Company” have been named grand marshals of the Aurora Independence Day parade, and on parade day, they’ll be riding in style. “A unique trip and historic escort indeed, as they will be pulled by an Erie original, the super rare 1957 Pontiac Chieftain Safari Hy-Rail inspection vehicle,” said Alan Hodnik, who has written the story behind the selection of the grand marshals. The grand marshals include Mike Sterk, Ron...
Results are in on the 40th Avenue West corridor study
Results of the 40th Avenue West corridor study were announced at a public meeting hosted by St. Louis County Public Works on Thursday June 27th. At the meeting recommendations were given for the reconstruction of a portion of 40th Avenue West in Duluth, from the railroad tracks near 9th Avenue down the hill to Grand Avenue, including the intersection of 40th Avenue West and Grand Avenue.
U.S. Steel now recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon company
A special proclamation event for U.S. Steel and its commitment to the military community. On Thursday, the steelmaker was officially recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon company. People filled the Iron Trail Motors Event Center in Virginia to mark the occasion. It’s timely, with a few U.S. Steel employees...
Summer festival honors Iron Range nurturing
This story begins more than a century ago, long before Aurora’s Veda Zuponcic was born. Even before her parents were born. And it continues, changing yet retaining its core values. For Zuponcic, it means the Northern Lights Music Festival. Consider it her “thank you” to the Range. She’s giving back because she can’t imagine her success happening without the Range and what it gave to her. ...
Aurora receives $156,000 grant from MPCA
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) recently announced a $500,000 investment to help eight communities in Greater Minnesota better understand how to prepare their infrastructure for extreme weather caused by climate change. The grants, which range from $27.000 to $156,000, will support cities’ plans to improve and upgrade stormwater and drainage systems and prevent flooding. The City of Aurora received the largest grant at $156,000. Aurora will use the grant...
Salvation Army Deploys Relief Teams Across MN
The Northern Division of The Salvation Army has deployed teams to Le Sueur, Rock, and St. Louis counties as flooding continues to take its toll on the state. Spokesperson Dan Furry says volunteers from Brainerd and Duluth were recently sent to Cook, Minnesota on Tuesday where severe damage has been seen…
White Iron Lake up over four feet
Property owners on White Iron Lake are dealing with over four feet of water above normal levels due to the June 18 rain storm and an overall wet month. For Kerry Davis at White Iron Beach Resort, several of his cabins are surrounded by water and he’s raised his docks as far as they can go. Thursday morning a boat was tied to a picnic table that was half underwater.
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