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Women Empow(HER) camps allow young women to try out the trades
Earlier in June, Women Empower(her) camps took place at Minnesota North, Hibbing and Eveleth college campuses. These camps serve purpose through empowering young girls, ages 14 - 17 to try out the trades. Angela, who is the director of the Women Empower(her) said, “This is the third year we have been able to provide these camps for young girls. In the future, we are hoping to provide additional classes to adult women to come in and try something new that they may have never gotten...
Hibbing city council meets about alternative property for HRA affordable housing development
Hibbing City Council met to discuss a different location for the HRA affordable workforce housing development Monday July 1st. The meeting follows community backlash from the original proposal to build the housing development on Cobb Cook Park. The housing development was meant to replace the Green Haven apartments which have fallen into disrepair.
Miners repeat as Townball Shindig champions
DETROIT LAKES—The Hibbing amateur baseball team had been 6-0 in Detroit Lakes last season, so the Miners were looking forward to a return trip to the city. Now, Hibbing is 9-0 on Ligers home field after beating Detroit Lakes 6-2 to win the title at the Townball Shindig Sunday. On Saturday, the Miners beat Bemidji 12-8 and Becker 16-7 in pool play to advance into the title game. ...
Hibbing Police Make Big Break In 2017 Unsolved Murder Of Businessman
HIBBING, Minn. — The 2017 murder of Hibbing business owner Brian Nelson remains unsolved, as the 7th anniversary of his death approaches next week. But Monday night, FOX 21 confirmed Hibbing police investigators are closing in on the case. After seven years of investigating every lead possible, new forensic...
City by City: Grand Marais, Northeastern Minnesota, Hibbing
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. - World’s Best Donuts in Grand Marais is celebrating a milestone and some new artwork. The famous 5th-generation bakery is celebrating 55 years in business this summer. They’ve recently unveiled new merch to celebrate the milestone as well as a new mural outside. The mural showcases several generations, including the lady who started it all, Gramma Rita.
Section of Woodland Avenue to close for 3 weeks for construction
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A stretch of a busy Duluth road will be closed for several weeks starting next Tuesday. Woodland Avenue will be closed between St. Paul Avenue and Northfield Street from July 9 to July 30. St. Louis County leaders say the three-week closure allows for...
Eveleth apartment house incurs fire, smoke damage
EVELETH—A vacant apartment house was damaged by smoke and fire in a Monday night blaze that was reported at 9:30 p.m., according to the Friends of the Northland FireWire. Crews from Eveleth, Fayal Township, Gilbert, Virginia, and Mountain Iron were dispatched to the 500 block of Adams Avenue, where heavy smoke was seen coming from the large structure. The Clinton, Lakeland, Biwabik Township and City of Biwabik departments were also paged. After extensive interior and exterior fire attacks, firefighters were able to keep the blaze contained to the interior of the building. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The Eveleth Ambulance Service provided medical standby at the scene while the Eveleth Police Department and St. Louis County Sheriff’s Department assisted in traffic control.
Now 24 Minnesota Counties Have Deer Feeding + Attractant Bans
With all that nature has to offer throughout the state, owning land in Minnesota is a pleasure many enjoy. In fact, privately owned land covers more than 75 percent of the state. Those who own land in Minnesota also play a vital role in protecting Minnesota's diverse habitats. The Minnesota...
RECALL: Minnesota Eggs Sold in Nine States Mislabeled
More than 4,000 pounds of liquid egg products manufactured in Minnesota and sold to food service locations in nine states across America are being recalled after they were mislabeled with undeclared allergens. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reporting that Gaylord-based Michael Foods Inc. failed to disclose the presence...
Flooding along Mississippi River extends throughout western Wisconsin
WISCONSIN — A number of counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin are reporting flood conditions, as rainfall remains in the forecast. Over the weekend, parts of Minnesota were on high alert as flood levels continued to rise in many areas after days of unrelenting rain. Wisconsin’s northwestern neighbors are now...
New state law seeks to increase wages, competition for workers
Michael Rubke works at the front desk of a Minneapolis condominium building — and he wants to be able to keep working there. Last year, he was surprised to learn that he could be forced to leave, regardless of his job performance. Rubke works for the property management company...
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