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Firefighters extinguish early morning basement fire in Virginia

08/09/2020 10:54 PM

Multiple agencies responded to the report of a basement fire on the 1000 block of 7th Avenue North in Virginia early Sunday morning. There were no injuries.

Donation check presented to Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank

Real Living Messina & Associates donates $5,500 to local organizations

Itasca Co. school districts lay out current plans

Walk to End Alzheimer's being done individually this year to avoid large gatherings

Iron Range schools addressing internet connection issues for possibility of distance learning

DOC to close prisons in Togo, Willow River to address budget deficit

The Minnesota Department of Corrections plans to close the state prisons in Willow River and Togo to address a budget deficit.

Aurora Woman writes children's book on coronavirus

An Aurora woman wrote a children's book about the coronavirus that has been doing well across the Northland.

We're less than 100 days away from what some are calling the most important election of our lifetime. WDIO spoke with the chairpersons of both Minnesota political parties about the importance of the Northland in this election.

Heads of Minnesota political parties weigh in on importance of upcoming election

Three die in Itasca County crash

The Itasca County Sheriff's Office confirmed Tuesday that three people died as a result of a crash in the Togo area on Saturday. The victims of the crash are from Milwaukee and Fond du Lac, Wis.

Crowds attend Effie rodeo, despite orders limiting spectators

The stands remained full or nearly full for the three days of the North Star Stampede Rodeo in Effie in northern Minnesota. That's despite state orders limiting the number of spectators at the event.

Home sweet home for Eveleth family

Habitat for Humanity worked with an Eveleth mom and daughter build their brand new home from the ground up, and with the help of some gummy bears.

Free COVID testing coming up on the Range

Area of severe drought in Northland shrinks

St. Louis County Rescue Squad vehicle at night

St. Louis County Rescue Squad needs continue to grow

Authorities searching for robbery suspect on Iron Range

Fatal pickup crash, fire on UTV trail investigated

Trudeau confirms another extension of border closure

Target joins list of major retailers mandating masks

A trickle of water ran through Springdale Creek in Cook County last weekend.

Drought persists despite recent rainfall

The U.S.-Canada border has been closed to non-essential travel since March.

Canada, US poised to extend border restrictions to Aug. 21

A major construction project is beginning Monday on Highway 53 in International Falls, as crews are starting a two year major pavement rehabilitation and streetscape enhancement project.

Major construction project beginning Monday on Highway 53 in International Falls

Younger people now make up 1/3 of the cases of COVID-19 in St. Louis County.

Young people make up 1/3 of cases in St. Louis County

Drought worsens in Northland

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Numerous agencies responded to Gooseberry Falls State Park on Saturday afternoon.

Children rescued at Gooseberry Falls

Two young children were rescued after falling from a cliff at Gooseberry Falls State Park on Saturday afternoon, the Lake County Sheriff's Office says. The two children were were airlifted to a Duluth hospital.

Real Living Messina & Associates donates $5,500 to local organizations

Iron Range schools addressing internet connection issues for possibility of distance learning

Aurora Woman writes children's book on coronavirus

UMD researchers identify factors causing algae blooms on Lake Superior

Heads of Minnesota political parties weigh in on importance of upcoming election

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DOC to close prisons in Togo, Willow River to address budget deficit

The Minnesota Department of Corrections plans to close the state prisons in Willow River and Togo to address a budget deficit.

Aurora Woman writes children's book on coronavirus

Heads of Minnesota political parties weigh in on importance of upcoming election

Area of severe drought in Northland shrinks

Cloquet becomes next city to pass mask ordinance

Cloquet's mask ordinance takes effect Aug. 1.

Surviving a layoff twice: Dave's story

An Aitkin man survived two layoffs with help from NEMOJT.

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