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Jamnick is new HHS boys hockey coach; Bluejackets will play in Hockey Day Minnesota in January
HIBBING—As an assistant coach under Eric Rewertz, Aaron Jamnick, who graduated from Hibbing High School in 2009, had already had a lot of hockey knowledge, but he wasn’t ready to take over the reins of the Bluejackets’ program. When Rewertz decided to resign following the 2023-24 season, after four seasons at the helm of the Bluejackets, Jamnick threw his name into the hat of successors, and in mid-June, he will be living out a dream as he was named Hibbing’s coach beginning with the 2024-25...
Northern St. Louis County Mental Health Court celebrates fifth anniversary
The Northern St. Louis County Mental Health Court will celebrate its 5th anniversary on Tuesday, July 30, at 10:30 a.m. at the Hibbing Courthouse. The event will feature graduates, who will share recovery stories, and justice partners who will offer words of encouragement. “We are so excited to celebrate this milestone with the community,” said Sixth Judicial District Assistant Chief Judge Rachel C. Sullivan. “The Hibbing Mental Health Court has changed the lives of more than 23 graduates over the past five years—that is something...
Hibbing City Council, HRA Board support alternate site for new development
HIBBING—The Hibbing Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA), following action taken by the Hibbing City Council and the HRA Board of Directors on July 10, has made application to the Minnesota Housing Finance Authority to secure vital funding for a new housing development to be built at a city-owned parcel of property on the 4000 block of Fifth Avenue West in Hibbing. “The HRA is excited to move the proposed Cobb Cook Place Apartments housing project forward, and feels the alternative site in the 4000 block...
A special congratulatory message to the Hibbing community
It was with great excitement that I recently learned of the celebration of Hibbing High School’s 100th anniversary, an achievement for which students, alumni, and community residents alike can be justifiably proud!. As the Director of the National Bellamy Award Organization, I am very pleased to extend my heartfelt...
AEOA Senior Dining
AEOA Hibbing LEE Center menu July 15-19 Monday: Chicken ranch wrap, cucumber tomato salad, orange craisins Tuesday: Egg salad sandwich, bean and pea salad, chocolate pudding and topping Wednesday: Pork loin dinner, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable Normandy, frosted cake ...
vfw baseball
Hibbing VFW edges Rock Ridge in Game 2, 4-3 VIRGINIA—Riccio, Vessel and Kian Menara combined on a three-hitter as Post 1221 swept the doubleheader from Post 1172 Thursday at Frandsen Bank and Trust Field. Riccio started and worked two innings of no-hit ball. He struck out two and walked four. Vesel tossed two innings, allowing two hits, striking out two and walking two. Menara worked one inning. He gave up...
Post 1221 holds on to beat Post 1172
VIRGINIA—When things start to unravel, the best way to handle it is staying cool, calm and collected. The Hibbing VFW baseball team had to have all three of those characteristics against Rock Ridge Thursday, jumping out to an 11-2 lead, then Post 1221 had to hang on for a 12-9 victory over Post 1172 at Frandsen Bank and Trust Stadium. Hibbing coach Tim Zubich was somewhat pleased with the way...
Bob Kearney honored as Jubilee parade grand marshal
HIBBING—The Hibbing Area Chamber of Commerce has selected Bob Kearney to be honored as 2024 Hibbing Jubilee Grand Parade Grand Marshal. This year’s Jubilee Parade is at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 13 on Howard Street and First Avenue, and is part of an action packed events schedule. Kearney is a lifelong resident of Hibbing, and for more than 30 years has been giving tours of his alma mater, historic Hibbing...
Date change for Discovery Flights
HIBBING — It has come to our attention that there has been a change in schedule for Discovery Flights featured in the July 10 edition of the Mesabi Tribune Chisholm Spotlight. The Mesabi Tribune was notified via email after deadline on Tuesday that the event originally scheduled for July 13 has been postponed until August 10, at Range Regional Airport. More details are anticipated closer to the event.
Helium deposit near Babbitt may be larger
There may be more helium near Babbitt than first discovered. Seismic testing by Pulsar Helium Inc. near a hole drilled earlier this year is showing positive results, the company said in a news release. “We are delighted to receive this 2D seismic data, which demonstrates that the helium-bearing zone encountered in Topaz’s Jetstream #1 appraisal well is identifiable and that additional gas-bearing zones are likely at depth,” Thomas Abraham-James, Pulsar...
Ameriikan Poijat to entertain at Wirtanen Farm July 20
MARKHAM—The brass instruments of Ameriikan Poijat will make beautiful music at the Wirtanen Pioneer Farm at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, through the Northern Lights Music Festival. Gates will open at noon. Darlene Saumer, president of Friends of the Wirtanen Farm, invites one and all to the admission-free event. In true Finnish tradition, cardamom pulla and other Finnish baked goods will be available. The gates open at noon. Saumer said, “Bring a lawn chair if you wish. There will be vendors with tasty treats...
Victory 5K Committee Presents Donation to Project Care Free Clinic - Hibbing
HIBBING—Representatives from Victory Christian Academy, Baron’s Pharmacy, and the Victory 5K Committee gathered today to present a donation to Project Care Free Clinic-Hibbing. The donation was a percentage of proceeds from VCA’s Victory 5k race, held on April 27th, and attended by over 200 runners from across the Northland. Tiffany Schleppergrell, Executive Director of Project Care—Hibbing gave a tour to the 5K committee and VCA staff, highlighting the services project...
Mesabi Range Foundation awarded grant
The Mesabi Range Foundation was recently awarded a $2,000 grant from Great River Energy to support the Foundation’s effort to expand the promotion of scholarship opportunities, provide continued program support for the Foundation Office, and help support creative initiatives for the students attending the Mesabi Range campuses. Great River Energy is a not-for-profit wholesale electric power cooperative that provides electricity to 27 member-owner distribution cooperatives. Together, their systems provide power to approximately two-thirds of Minnesota geographically and parts of Wisconsin, serving 700,000 families, farms and...
Giants Ridge to host unique mountain unicycling event as part of Unicon21
BIWABIK—Giants Ridge is thrilled to announce its role as the host venue for the Mountain discipline of the 21st Unicycle World Championships (Unicon21), taking place in Biwabik on July 17. Known for its breathtaking Northwoods scenery and challenging terrain, Giants Ridge provides an exceptional backdrop for the championship Mountain Discipline (Muni) Event, scheduled for July 17 with practices on July 15. Competitors will tackle the lift served mountain bike trails featuring steep descents, jumps, rollers, and rock gardens, designed to embrace the rugged shape and...
'Will Hale & Tadpole Parade’ coming to Eveleth and Cook
MOUNTAIN IRON — The Arrowhead Library System will host children’s musician “Will Hale & the Tadpole Parade” at special locations for the communities of Cook and Eveleth. Eveleth Public Library is moving their parade to the Eveleth City Auditorium, a different location, at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 11. Cook Public Library will hold their parade in the Cook Community Center Monday, July 22, at 10:30 a.m. ...
Rock Ridge VFW cruises to 10-0 win over South Ridge
VIRGINIA—The Rock Ridge VFW baseball team got the bats swinging, took advantage of the extra bases given to them and got a strong pitching performance out of starter Jake Coombe on Wednesday as Post 1172 picked up the 10-0 over South Ridge in six innings. Breaking the game open with two big innings in the third and fourth, it didn’t take long for Rock Ridge to build up a nice cushion of runs to ride through the rest of the game. On the mound, Coombe’s...
Thunder upend Bluejackets for 7-4 Game 2 win
VIRGINIA—Following up their 11-7 win to start off Monday’s doubleheader, the Rock Ridge Thunder made it 2-0 on the week with a 7-4 win in game two over visiting Hibbing. Kate Morley got the win in the circle, striking out five batters. “It was an up and down game,” Rock Ridge head coach Ashley Samargia said. “Very similar to the first game. “Hibbing went up early and then we had...
Hibbing man awaiting sentencing on federal drug charges busted again
HIBBING—A Hibbing man already awaiting sentencing on federal drug charges and under electronic monitoring was arrested Sunday as part of investigation into trafficking methamphetamine. According to a press release from the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Department Tuesday, as part of an ongoing investigation, the Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force (LSVOTF) received information that Phillip Lamount Davis, 53, was having individuals transport methamphetamine/fentanyl for him due to being on electronic monitoring. ...
Virginia Stuff the Bus starts July 15
VIRGINIA—The Freeze 32 Degrees and the Rock Ridge Parkview/North Star PTSA are teaming up again this year to help collect new school supplies for Parkview and North Star elementary students. The Stuff the Bus campaign will start Monday at The Freeze 32 Degrees in Virginia and run through Wednesday, July 17. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at The Freeze and a Rock Ridge school bus will be there each day. ...
Groundwork underway at new school site
CHISHOLM — Contractors with heavy equipment have started groundwork at the future site of a new preschool through grade six building in Chisholm. "It's gotten off to a good start as we wait on the state plan review," Chisholm School Superintendent Mark Morrison told the Mesabi Tribune on Tuesday. Morrison pointed out the contracts have been digging out rocks and refilling the site to prepare for the building's foundations. ...
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