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Meet Julianne Hough At MOA This August
Looking for something fun and exciting to do? A Hollywood star is coming to Mall Of America later this year for a special book signing. Julianne Hough will be signing copies of her new book Everything We Never Knew at the mega mall on Sunday, August 11th. The signing will...
Wildlife Photography Displays and Highlights Conservation
DULUTH, Minn. — There are lots of ways to get a message across. For some, all it takes is a photograph to add a new perspective to a topic. That’s the mission for this researcher. Dr. Cameron Whitley teams up with conservation photographers and uses animal imagery to promote climate and conservation issues. Some of these portraits were displayed today at the Lake Superior Zoo. Pictures like these tell a story, helping people better understand animals and their lives. Through research, Whitley discovered a pattern with the pictures.
Pride of place: Rachel Milani serves her hometown and the library at Minnesota North College Hibbing
Body In the heart of Minnesota's Iron Range, the library at Minnesota North College's Hibbing campus serves as a vital resource hub for students and faculty. Led by Hibbing native Rachel Milani, the library plays a pivotal role in the academic lives of the students that will become the region's future leaders.
Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell Opens Up About 4 A.M. Call Informing Him of Tragic Death
Tragedy struck the Minnesota Vikings when newly drafted cornerback Khyree Jackson died in a car accident in early July. Jackson, along with former college football players Isaiah Hazel and Anthony Lytton Jr., was involved in a fatal three-car crash at 3:14 a.m. Minnesota Vikings cornerback Khyree Jackson was pronounced dead...
Giorgi takes over Hibbing's boys basketball program
HIBBING—Kyle Giorgi had been coaching basketball at Nashwauk-Keewatin for 11 years, 10 as head coach at the Class A school. Now, Giorgi is taking two steps up, moving up to Class 3A, as he has been hired as the new Hibbing High School boys basketball coach. Giorgi is looking forward to the next step in his coaching career. ...
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-...
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...
Gustavson Joins UMD Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff
The University of Minnesota Duluth women's basketball team adds a former rival to the bench, welcoming Ashley Gustavson to the coaching staff as an intern assistant coach for the 2024-25 season. Gustavson spent the last year at Minnesota State University Moorhead, where she spent her graduate year of eligibility playing for the Dragons. Despite playing the entire season with a stress fracture in her foot, Gustavson played in all 29 games for the Dragons averaging 4.5 points per game with a 36.3 field goal percentage. Gustavson was valuable in MSUM's late season run, scoring double figures in four of MSUM's...
Duluth Man Sells Architectural Salvage He Gathers From Churches and Schools
DULUTH, Minn. — One local man has made quite the collection of unique pieces over the years and this weekend he’s hosting a sale. For over 30 years Bob Swanson has been collecting architectural stone. He will go into churches or schools to disassemble the buildings. All to...
Hermantown SummerFest Highlights Local Businesses
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Hermantown SummerFest is this week and is filled with lots of ways to have fun in the community. The weeklong celebration is all about supporting local businesses. Events include free bowling at Skyline Social and Games and a tent party at the Beacon Sports Bar. Do North Pizzeria and Pub has been hosting an event for about 12 years. They call it Pistons n’ Pizza.
UMD Volleyball Adds Pedersen to 2024-25 Coaching Staff
The University of Minnesota Duluth volleyball team is set to bolster their leadership for the 2024-25 season, welcoming Natalie Pedersen to the bench as an intern assistant coach. The New York Mills, Minn. native completed her playing career with the Central Lakes College in Brainerd, playing one season for the...
Post 60 turns the tables on Post 222
HIBBING—On Tuesday, the Hibbing American Legion baseball team beat Grand Rapids 3-1 in one of the better games Post 222 has played this season. Two days later, things changed 180-degrees. Post 60 put up crooked numbers in the first three innings en route to a 10-6 victory over Hibbing Thursday at Al Nyberg Field in American Legion baseball action. ...
New Minnesota Laws For Kids Riding In Cars Go Into Effect August 1st
A new child restraint law will come into effect for Minnesotans on August 1st. The new law includes a requirement that all children under 13 years old MUST sit in the back seat of any motor vehicle that has one. “Every driver who transports a child or children under the...
Minnesota state senators visit Rochester daycare to learn about early childhood education needs
KIMT News Three's Evan Berg caught up with Minnesota state senators who are visiting early childhood education centers to understand educators' needs. Minnesota Senators stop by Rochester preschool to talk about educator needs. Sen. Liz Boldon and Sen. Grant Hauschild stopped by Listos Preschool and Childcare on Friday, July 19,...
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Hits 12 States, Including Minnesota
Public health officials are frantically trying to locate the source of a listeria outbreak that has killed two people and sickened more than two dozen people across multiple states, including Minnesota. The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting that 28 people have been hospitlozed after eating meats...
Gov. Walz encourages applications to three programs for new farmers
(Pine Island, MN)--Gov. Tim Walz wants new farmers to take advantage of three state programs to help them get started in agriculture. The governor was in Pine Island this week to talk about the need to get more young people interested in farming. Walz said the state will begin accepting applications for the beginning farmer loan program, the down payment assistance program and the beginning farmer tax credit on August 1st.
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