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Discovery of Thousands of Fentanyl Pills in Minnesota Hotel Room Leads to Federal Guilty Plea
Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Minnesota man is now awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to a charge connected to a massive fentanyl bust. A news release issued Thursday by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minnesota says the bust happened at a Twin Cities hotel in February. Law enforcement found...
Cook County & Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) Board approves three-year strategic plan
From the Cook County & Grand Marais EDA - July 25, 2024. In July, the Cook County & Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) Board approved a strategic plan that will guide our work over the next three years, and we’re excited to share more about that process and identified goals.
Iron Rangers celebrate 90th birthdays in car same age as them
HIBBING, Minn. (Northern News Now) - In 1934 FDR was president, the average yearly income was $1,600 and a gallon of gas cost 10 cents. Recently some Iron Rangers who were born that year gathered for a special birthday celebration in Hibbing and Pengilly. On the highway of life, some...
Nashwauk Area Community Fund Donates to N-K Art Department
NASHWAUK—The mission of the Nashwauk Keewatin High School (NKHS) Art Department is to foster student creativity and enhance critical thinking skills. By using a combination of group instruction alongside individual choice projects, students complete their artwork using innovative problem-solving strategies. A $2000 grant from the Nashwauk Area Community Fund (NACF) for adding additional equipment and supplies will allow the Art Department to further challenge students with new and exciting tools and techniques, resulting in a deeper understanding of the Visual Arts. Funds awarded will be used to purchase a ceramic baking kiln, two pottery wheels, two air brush kits, and 22 tabletop easels. The Nashwauk Area Community Fund is a community-based fund providing discretionary grants to projects and initiatives in the Nashwauk area to improve the quality of life for local citizens and provide a way for citizens and businesses to give to their local community. This fund serves nonprofit organizations in Nashwauk, Keewatin, Nashwauk Township, Buck Lake, Pengilly, Goodland and Swan Lake areas. For more information about the Nashwauk Area Community Fund, or to donate, you can go to their website at www.nashwaukfund.org.
Northern Minnesota Weather: Large Hail, High Winds, and Flooding Threats
Duluth, MN – Northern Minnesota is facing a small risk of severe storms from today through Sunday. Large hail, up to 1.5 inches in diameter, wind gusts reaching 60 mph, and locally heavy rain are the primary threats, with the potential for flash flooding. A few tornadoes cannot be ruled out.
Kamala V.P. Contender: Turn On Internet and “See What Cat People Do”
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz called out Senator J.D. Vance for calling Democrats “childless cat ladies” on MSNBC Wednesday night, saying he doesn’t “think it will work” for one big reason. “My God, they went after ‘cat people,’ good luck with that! Turn on the internet and see what cat people do when you go after ’em,” Walz said, drawing laughter from The 11th Hour’s Stephanie Ruhle. “It would be funny if it wasn’t so sad.”Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) slams JD Vance for denigrating voters:“My God, they went after ‘cat people,’ good luck with that! Turn on the internet and...
“Paintings to Amuse and Amaze”: Edge Gallery July 11-Aug. 2nd (Thurs.-Sat. 1-4 p.m.)
“I think of my artwork as a theatrical production, in which the viewer is allowed to temporarily suspend disbelief. For the viewer, my artwork becomes a momentary distraction --- a gift of enchantment, amusement, delight, and emotional connection.” The Edge Gallery is excited to display a wide selection of landscape and abstract acrylic paintings by Richard Mittelstadt. The committee operating this little gem in Bigfork invites you to take the...
Historical mural graces Memorial Building walls
HIBBING—A new historical mural featuring iconic Hibbing landmarks can be found just down the hallway from the Hibbing Historical Society Museum on the lower level of the Hibbing Memorial Building. The mural was started in the spring of 2023 by local artists Lori Harter and Clara Metzer with an original completion date of June 2023, according to Metzer. Debbie Barker coordinated the project, originally intended for public art in a...
DULUTH WOMAN ACCUSED OF STEALING $1K WORTH OF GAS
(Duluth, MN) — A Duluth woman is accused of stealing $1,000 worth of gasoline in Cass County gas stations and not paying for it. Sapphire Torres was arrested Monday and has been charged with one felony count of theft. Authorities say the defendant stole more than $1,000 of gas using a flatbed truck from at least three gas stations over six months. Cass County Sheriff Bryan Welk is encouraging gas stations in northern Minnesota and northern Wisconsin to report similar incidents as there have been additional fuel thefts in the region – including a June 4th theft of $529 at a Remer gas station. The investigation began Monday evening when Swanson’s Bait & Tackle in Hackensack reported a fuel theft of $260 around 8:20 p.m. Previously that night, the corner store in Backus reported a $300 drive-off.
City leaders aim to expand shelter space ahead of proposed encampment ordinance
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - So much has been made of the proposed ordinance that would criminalize homeless encampments on Duluth city property. At Thursday night’s city council agenda session, leaders focused on some solutions to make sure that if the ordinance passes, there are plenty of places for the unhoused to go.
Northern Minnesota district tests out 4-day school week starting this fall
CARLTON, Minn. — Students in a northern Minnesota school district will have Fridays off this fall. Carlton, near Duluth, is moving to a four-day school week."What can we do in Carlton to be so big, so different, so unique, so innovative. That Carlton School District would be a school of choice," said Superintendent Donita Stepan.If it sounds like Stepan is making a sales pitch, she is. She's trying to sell people on the district's new four-day school week."We had about 79% of the families that filled out the survey were in support of a four-day week. We had about 99% of...
Mellen woman charged with intent to deliver illegal articles to inmates
A Mellen woman is accused by authorities of attempting to smuggle drugs into the Ashland County Jail, likely to distribute them to inmates. Nicole Schutte, 39, stood mute Thursday to charges of possession with intent to deliver schedule five drugs, possession of a controlled substance on or near certain places and deliver illegal articles to an inmate. According to the criminal complaint, Schutte turned herself in at the jail on...
Flash Flooding Possible in Northern Minnesota This Weekend
Duluth, MN – Northern Minnesota is on alert for potential flash flooding this weekend as heavy rains are forecasted to hit the region. The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a warning with a 5 to 30 percent chance of flash flooding, especially in areas north and west of the Iron Range from Sunday afternoon through midday Monday.
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