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Muni Senior Men's Club results
Muni Senior Men’s Club results HIBBING—A total of 43 golfers took part in Hibbing Municipal Men’s Club golf action Monday. Closest to the pin on No. 4 went to Ron Vogt; closest to the pin on No. 8 went to Dave Baumgard; and Ray Westerlund sank the longest putt on No. 9. There were no skin winners. The low score of the day was shot by Tony Zubich with a 35.
Summer tourist season mainly favorable
Despite a rather wet June, visitors and locals alike found time to get out and explore tourist attractions and recreational options on the Range. Ahead of the Labor Day Holiday, we reached out to a number of tourist-related attractions and resorts across the Range to gain some insight on the 2024 summer season. Fortune Bay Resort Casino, Tower ...
Voyageurs' depth is too much for Cardinals in 3-0 loss
HIBBING—With a roster of 15 players, Minnesota North-Rainy River volleyball coach Shelby Nosan tries to play everyone during a match. On Wednesday, Nosan used three different lineups, and the Voyageurs didn’t miss a beat as they rolled to a 3-0, 25-14, 25-14, 25-19 Northern Division victory over the Cardinals at Dick Varichak Gymnasium. Nosan likes how deep this team can be. ...
Esko girls down Bluejackets, 9-0
HIBBING—The Esko High School girls soccer team might be two-time Section 7A champions, but that doesn’t mean they rest on their laurels. Against Hibbing/Chisholm Wednesday at Cheever Field in Dr. Ben Owens Stadium, Esko had the opportunity to work on some new formations during a 9-0 victory over the Bluejackets. Esko coach Sharon Lahti doesn’t want her team to become stagnant, so she gives them opportunities to improve their games. ...
Summer’s opera cast included local talent
Leonard Bernstein’s "Candide,'' the opera presented in July by the Northern Lights Music Festival, showcased a host of singers and musicians from around the country. That included Texas, New York, Indiana, …. And the Range. Among the locals in the chorus were bass Tom Moe from Eveleth as well as soprano Dorothy Sandness and her alto daughter Virginia (Ginny) Sandness from Hibbing. All three characterized their experience as “so much fun” – and a lot more. ...
Mesabi Metallics aiming to triple employee level
NASHWAUK—Mesabi Metallics announced Wednesday plans to ramp up its recruitment efforts this fall, as the company eyes completion of its state-of-the-art, 7-million metric ton per year taconite mining and direct reduction grade pellet plant. The plant is on track to start commercial operations in the first quarter of 2026, a Mesabi Metallics news release stated. As of this summer, Mesabi Metallics has just over 30 employees. By the end of...
Virginia Food Truck Festival to be biggest yet
VIRGINIA – The Sept. 21 Virginia Food Truck Festival is expected to be the biggest yet, according to organizers. In addition to the 23 food trucks, two new events have been added for attendees. New this year are the first-ever “Small Business Scavenger Hunt” with prizes for visiting local downtown businesses and the Duck Pond Game for both adults & kids! ...
U.S. Steel airs potential impact of merger failure
United States Steel Corporation says it would pivot away from blast furnace operations and potentially move its headquarters if its proposed merger with Nippon Steel Corporation fails. After months of criticism from the United Steelworkers union over the proposed $14.9 billion dollar merger, it’s the first time that the iconic steelmaker has publicly talked about possible impacts should the merger not be approved by federal regulators. Without approval of the...
County bus driver arrested for DWI
A St. Louis County School District bus driver was arrested for driving while intoxicated early Wednesday during his route. A preliminary breath test indicated the bus driver had a blood alcohol content of .16, a Sheriff’s Office news release stated. The bus driven by Anthony Israelson, 44, was pulled over without incident around 7 a.m. He was allegedly “highly intoxicated’’ while off duty, and a concerned citizen reported the alcohol consumption just after midnight due to concerns that Israelson would not be sober by morning...
Hunters defeat Bluejacket spikers in four
HIBBING—If there’s one player on the Hibbing High School volleyball team that exudes leadership, it’s senior setter Bevie Fink. Fink’s presence on the court is like the glue that holds everything together. So when Fink was injured just prior to the Bluejackets game with Duluth Denfeld, Hibbing coach Lauren Huju lost the quarterback of her team. ...
Eveleth shooting suspect charged with two felonies
EVELETH—A Forbes woman was charged Wednesday with a drive-by shooting offense and one other felony count for allegedly shooting a 9 mm handgun 14 times at the Hells Angels Clubhouse in Eveleth Monday morning, court documents show. After being arrested, Adrien Marie Gunderson, 39, said “I f—-n hate the Hells Angels right now’’ and stated “my gun is in my backpack,’’ according to the criminal complaint. Around 6:15 a.m. officers...
DNR: Deer lottery deadline is Sept. 5
ST. PAUL—The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding firearm and muzzleloader hunters who want to harvest antlerless deer in a deer permit area designated as antlerless permit lottery this hunting season to purchase their license by Thursday, Sept. 5. Hunters who purchase their license on or before this date are automatically entered into the lottery for the deer permit area or special hunt area they declare. Successful applicants...
Community Calendar
Kiwanis Kids Day celebration set CHISHOLM—The Chisholm Kiwanis Club is hosting Kids Day from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Minnesota Museum of Mining in Chisholm. Activities include arts and crafts, a visit from the Lake Superior Zoo Mobile, pony rides, bounce houses, obstacle courses, a Chisholm Bluestreak cheer clinic, games and more. ...
Slices of Life: Thoughts on Love
We all want to be loved. I think that’s a universal statement—and there aren’t too many of them anymore. But I think it’s safe to say we all seek love. When I lost the love of my life, I lost a huge chunk of love. Of course it isn’t gone, because love never dies; but it often feels gone—in many worldly ways—for now. I live it on a daily basis. ...
Precious Paws Pet of the Week
Meet Lily Lily is a 10-month-old Shepherd/lab mix. She loves to play with toys and play fetch, go for walks, cuddle and gets tons of pets, knows some commands and gets along with other dogs. She is spayed, microchipped and vaccinated. For more information contact Precious Paws Humane Society of Chisholm at 218-254-3300.
Hibbing High School 100th draws interest near and far
HIBBING—Attendance at the various events held in conjunction with the Hibbing High School 100th Anniversary held July 6 through July 13 went beyond those sitting in the seats of the school auditorium. Kim McLaughlin, a co-chair for the celebration, recently told the Mesabi Tribune via email that in addition to the guests attending anniversary events in person, Hibbing Public Access TV experienced a spike on its website when live streamed from the historic Hibbing High School Auditorium. ...
Pulsar Helium gets funding injection
Pulsar Helium has received an injection of money to help it advance its proposed helium project near Babbitt. The company said Tuesday it has closed on a cornerstone investment of $1.5 million that will help the company fund long-term lead items needed for the deepening of its single well near Babbitt. The 2,200-foot deep well in December 2023 struck helium. ...
Ribbon cutting held at The Anchor
An open house and ribbon cutting was held Thursday for The Anchor, a business that opened earlier this year in Hibbing. The Anchor is located at 1937 2nd Ave. E. in downtown Hibbing. They offer kettlebells, strength, kickboxing, and yoga classes with a vibrant fitness community to support individuals on their health and wellness journeys. Pictured left to right: Huck Walli, Kelly Grinsteinner- Kickboxing lead, Rex Walli, Ang Fisher—Instructor, Mac Walli, Linnea Walli—Owner, Nash Walli, Craig Walli—Owner, Shelly Hanson—Hibbing Area Chamber President, Janelle Janezich—instructor.
Slovenian sister city proposed for Chisholm
CHISHOLM—The City of Chisholm may soon have a sister city in Slovenia. Mayor Adam Lantz, in an email to the Mesabi Tribune last week, said the possibility of a sister city agreement with Semic, Slovenia was among the topics covered at a working session on August 28 in the council chambers of Chisholm City Hall. Lantz said the Slovenian National Home Association of Chisholm is exploring the concept. ...
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