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A new book featuring the rich history of Erie Mining Company has been published.

The History of Erie Mining Company Featured in Book

12/06/2019 06:49 PM

A labor of love about the decades of work at Erie Mining is finished and ready for readers. Taconite: New Life for Minnesota's Iron Range, the History of Erie Mining Company has been published.

Late Bishop Sirba will be laid to rest today.

Funeral Mass for Bishop Paul Sirba Being Held Today

Legacy Toys Celebrates Store Opening in the Mall of America

Two Duluth Elementary Schools Closed Wednesday

St. Louis Co. Purchases 12 New Plow Trucks

Attorney General: State Must Help Troubled Kids

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul says shootings at two high schools in the state in two days shows the need to invest in services to help troubled students and to limit their access to guns.

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul says the state must help troubled kids

Moorehead receives federal aid to prevent future Red River flooding

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a Minnesota company $59-million contract to help control flooding along the Red River. Ames Construction, based in Burnsville, is expected to build a concrete flow structure south of the Moorhead-Fargo area.

Flooding in the Moorhead-Fargo area/April 2009

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Greenwood Township House Destroyed in Fire

A house in Greenwood Township is destroyed following a Sunday afternoon fire.

More Northland Ski Resorts Get Early Start to Season

Downhill ski resorts across the Northland are getting an early start on their season due to cooperating weather conditions.

15-Year-Old Arrested in Cass Lake Homicide, 19-Year-Old Victim ID'd

Authorities�say a 15-year-old boy is in custody in the death of a 19-year-old man in Cass Lake.

Fire at a Maintenance Shop at Elbow Lake Lodge

The Cook Fire Department responded to a call at the Elbow Lake Lodge, just north of Cook Monday morning. Smoke was seen billowing out of the building that housed maintenance equipment. The fire is under investigation.

A fire Monday morning kept fire fighters busy at Elbow Lake Lodge near Cook.

Mosquito-Borne Virus Found in Itasca Co. Ruffed Grouse

Wildlife officials say three ruffed grouse in Itasca County have tested positive for a mosquito-borne virus. The Minnesota DNR says it is the first time that eastern equine encephalitis has been confirmed to cause illness in a Minnesota wild animal.

FILE - Three ruffed grouse in Itasca County have tested positive for EEE.

International Falls Schools Evacuated over Threat

Students were evacuated from schools in International Falls due to a potential bomb threat Monday. Authorities conducted preliminary searches of both schools, and there was no indication that anything suspicious was found.

One Airlifted Following Rollover Crash on Highway 53

The Northland FireWire says one person was airlifted following a vehicle rollover crash on Highway 53 south of Eveleth on Saturday afternoon.

Hidden in a forest north of Grand Rapids is a multi-million dollar research project that has global implications.�

Special Report: Rising Concerns

Christopher Quirk went missing in May 2018. His body was found Wednesday.

Chisholm Man's Body Found in Northern St. Louis County

Anthony Howson has been sentenced for the murder of Joshua Lavalley.

Second Defendant Sentenced to 25 Years for Hibbing Murder

More Than 11 Rescued from Upper Red Lake

"Know the Truth" Program Raises Awareness About Youth Drug, Vaping Use

Fire late Monday afternoon destroyed the Voyager Park Lodge in Kabetogama.

Fire Destroys Voyageur Park Lodge in Kabetogama

The Ely Area Ambulance Service has three rigs for emergency response and transports.

New Building Would Mean Quicker Ely Ambulance Response

The Department of Natural Resources says samples from one of three sites in Lake of the Woods contained a substantial number of zebra mussel larvae, which can be a sign that adult zebra mussels are reproducing. However, no adult or juvenile zebra mussels have been found.

Minnesota DNR Finds Zebra Mussel Larvae in Lake of the Woods

UPDATE: Missing Itasca County Teen Found Safe

75-Year-Old Nett Lake Woman Killed in Head-On Crash

US Steel Eliminates Some Salary Positions at Minntac, Keetac

Minnesota Power Seeks Rate Hike

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Lake Superior Still at Near-Record High, But Dropping

Lake Superior remains near a record high but has begun its typical seasonal decline. The International Lake Superior Board of Control said there is a continued risk of shoreline erosion, lakeshore flooding and coastal damages over the next several weeks.

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