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Republicans taking unusual route in race against Sen. Amy Klobuchar
MINNEAPOLIS — There has been so much attention on the developments with the presidential candidates that some local races have not gotten as much attention.Sen. Amy Klobuchar is running for her fourth term in the U.S. Senate. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the unusual journey Republicans are taking to find the opponent to run against her.U.S. Senate races are very expensive. For example, during the last Senate race in Pennsylvania candidates raised and spent more than $300 million. That's why U.S. Senate candidates usually announce a full year and a half before the election. That is not the...
Dump truck fire at Minntac early Monday morning
U.S. Steel confirmed a fire on one of their dump trucks at Minntac in Mt. Iron. This was early Monday morning, in a remote section of the mine. The company said the driver followed all the procedures and was able to get out of the truck safely. No one was injured.
Historic Minnesota Town Listed As Poorest in the Entire State
According to recent studies, Minnesota has withstood the rise of inflation better than most states in the U.S. However, that doesn't mean that some towns in the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes aren't struggling mightily. 247 Wall Street recently released its report on the poorest town in every state, and...
'We were fishing for anything that could bite': Iron youth catches state record Coho on Lake Superior
IRON—Austin Stoltenburg says he enjoys the fight whenever he hooks a fish. Stoltenburg knew he had big one on the hook on Lake Superior. Stoltenburg, 12, of Iron, caught a state record 12-pound, 5-ounce Coho salmon on Lake Superior while fishing with his father Ryan and a friend of his dad. “We really don’t fish Duluth a lot,” Stoltenburg, who will be a seventh grader at Mountain Iron-Buhl School said....
Minnesota State Flag Soars To Space: A Historic Milestone Achieved
Some Minnesotans (but by no means all) have been saying it all along -- Minnesota's new state flag is out of this world. According to the UMN Mechanical Engineering and UMN Aerospace Engineer team, they "launched the flag together with a research payload earlier today (Wednesday) from Montgomery, MN." And...
1 dead in rural Itasca County crash
DEER LAKE, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A 91-year-old man has died after being injured in a car crash last week. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash happened on the afternoon of July 18 on Highway 38, about 15 minutes from Grand Rapids. Investigators say a Dodge Ram...
New Deer River Muskie statue dedicated 60 years and counting
On Saturday July 13, 2024, the new muskie statue dedication was held at, of course, the location where two successive fish had reigned for six decades. Mayor Steve Geving accepted the statue on behalf of the city of Deer River. The first muskie stood from 1964-1971, and the second from 1971-2024. When the latter began to look its age and could no longer be repaired, it was clear that a new fish was needed. The Deer River Area Community Fund took on the task of...
Former UWS Forward Jordan Martin Re-Signs with Indy Fuel
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A former UWS Yellowjacket is staying put with his current team. Forward Jordan Martin has re-signed with the Indy Fuel. In 35 games last season, Martin had two goals and six assists. He’s also had stints with the Toledo Walleye and the Birmingham Bulls. Martin last suited...
NA3HL Wilderness Add Two Locals to Staff Before Start of Season
EVELETH, Minn.- The Minnesota Wilderness of the NA3HL have added to their staff. Former Rock Ridge Head Coach Ben Johnson has joined the Eveleth based team as an assistant coach. Meanwhile, Hermantown native Jonah Williams will serve as the assistant GM for the team. The Wilderness begin their season on...
‘The Kitchen’ owners recognized for good deeds around Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. (Northern News Now) - A Superior couple was recognized for their dedication to the community. On Monday, Representative Angie Sapik (R-Lake Nebagamon) and Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Cameron) presented a “Legislative Citation” to Ed Flood and his late wife Theresa, who ran “The Kitchen” in Superior.
Veterans Experience Boundary Waters Getaway
SUPERIOR Wi. — Veterans are taking a nature trip to celebrate serving our country. A handful of veterans are heading out on a weeklong getaway to the Boundary Waters in Ely. The participants will do activities such as fishing, canoeing, and playing cards. This free annual trip has been going on for eight years now, and each time, the participants take something away from it. It’s a great opportunity for storytelling, and a time for bonding with each other.
School leaders spend time learning during the 2024 Summer Superintendent Session
School may be out for summer. But superintendents from across the Northland are spending time learning about the latest issues. They are attending the 2024 Summer Superintendent Session, hosted by ARCC, Arrowhead Regional Computing Consortium. ARCC provides training and support to area school districts. “The topics change each year,” shared...
Grant Funded Shopping Spree for Boys and Girls Club of the Northland
DULUTH, Minn.– School will be in full swing soon enough. And one local organization received a grant for that special time of year. The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Northland paired up with Kohl’s to help them with school supplies this fall. Since 2019, Kohl’s has partnered up with the organization, supporting the youth across the nation. The Duluth Boys and Girls Club was selected and received a $2,000 grant. The retail store had an event Monday where organizers shopped for the things they need. The work they are doing is noticed by the kids.
County's reasons for flag, seal opposition falls flat
Earlier this year, Minnesotans engaged in heated discussion over a redesign of the state flag and seal, eventually enticing a number of counties and municipalities to formally oppose the redesign. Rice County was among them, citing in its resolution the “substantial public costs” that would come with replacing the many state seals on uniforms and squad cars of the Rice County Sheriff’s Office, and any other changes that might be needed. But that reasoning appears to have been overblown. ...
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