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Coach Bill King honored as outstanding citizen
VIRGINIA—Bill King, known to many for his years of coaching winning basketball teams at Orr High School, is now reflecting on his being selected as Outstanding Citizen of St. Louis County. “It’s a distinct honor to get the award because I dedicated my whole life to betterment of the Nett Lake reservation and all the people of the reservation. I feel it’s just a distinct honor to represent the Bois Forte tribe,” he said in a recent interview at Virginia’s Washington Manor where he resides. ...
Central Wisconsin: Afternoon Showers and Thunderstorms Possible
Green Bay, WI – Morning fog is expected to burn off quickly today, giving way to clearer skies across northern and northeast Wisconsin. According to the US National Weather Service in Green Bay, cloudier conditions will persist from central into east-central Wisconsin. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are possible, particularly...
Community members celebrate Lake Superior
Community members traveled to Barker’s Island in Superior on Sunday to celebrate a part of nature that influences the Twin Ports every single day, Lake Superior. The celebration has been held on the third Sunday of July since the 1990’s and has become a summer community staple. “I...
Man reaches deal in Barron home invasion case, pleads guilty to armed robbery
One of two men accused of invading a Barron home while armed, committing burglary and beating the elderly homeowner on Dec. 19 reached a plea deal on Friday in Barron County Circuit Court. Ryan G. Charpentier, 33, of Little Canada, Minnesota, was charged on Jan. 3 with the following felonies: armed robbery, burglary while armed with a dangerous weapon, physical abuse of an elder person intentionally causing harm, false imprisonment and theft of movable property valued between $10,000 and $100,000 ...
Hibbing College donations total more than $70,000
The Hibbing College Foundation Board of Directors would like to express sincere appreciation to the following donors for their generous scholarship donations which total over $70,000 for the 2024-25 academic year at Minnesota North- Hibbing Campus. The continued support of these donors is greatly appreciated by the Foundation, the college, and the students. Because of their generosity, the following students received Foundation Scholarships this year: — The Gary Wilson Scholarship-...
Dogfest brings adoptable pets to Wild State Cider Saturday
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A festival in Duluth this weekend brought together animal enthusiasts and some adoptable pets. Dogfest kicked off at Wild State Cider at noon on Saturday. Many local organizations took part including PJ’s Rescue, Northern Lakes Rescue, and Healing Paws Rescue. The idea of...
One person injured in stabbing incident Friday
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - One person was injured in a possible stabbing incident in Duluth Friday night. According to Duluth Police, crews responded to a report of a stabbing near the 100 block of East Fourth Street. Authorities said officers made contact with an individual who sustained minor...
Duluth Huskies split series with Fond du Lac, win game two 3-2
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The Duluth Huskies reclaimed a winning record in the second half of the Northwoods League season on Friday night, taking game two and splitting the series with the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders after a 3-2 come-from-behind victory. The Huskies found themselves down by...
St. Scholastica men’s basketball coach David Staniger resigns after 24 seasons
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - After 24 seasons as head coach of the College of St. Scholastica men’s basketball team, David Staniger’s time with the Saints has come to an end. After joining St. Scholastica as head coach in the 2000-2001 season, Staniger went on to record...
Minnesota officials react to President Biden's decision to step down from reelection bid
MINNEAPOLIS — Top leaders from Minnesota are reacting to President Biden's decision to step down from his reelection bid."While it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as president for my term," Mr. Biden posted in a statement on social media Sunday.The news comes days after a CBS News poll showed that former President Donald Trump's lead over Mr. Biden grew to the largest in the campaign thus far, and a week after...
Quiet Minnesota Suburb Has 2nd Highest Murder Rate
The state of Minnesota has consistently ranked as one of the safest states in the U.S. for a few decades now. However, as with any state, some places are more dangerous than others. It will probably come as no surprise that Minneapolis has the highest murder per capita rate in...
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