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The St. Louis County Board met in Wuori Township.

St. Louis County 2019 Property Taxes Could be Decreased

09/25/2018 06:01 PM

With the St. Louis County Board's unanimous approval, property owners could see a decrease on their property tax bill in 2019.

Cots are set up during the drill at the Miners Memorial Building.

Shelter Drill Keeps Responders Ready for Emergencies

DNR Survey Shows Minnesota's Wolf Population Remains Stable

Target Car Seat Trade-In Program Final Days

United Way Encourages Folks To Partake In Community Giving Campaign

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Virginia Community Celebrates Grand Opening of New Bridge View Park

The City of Virginia celebrated the grand opening of a new park Saturday that offers a side view of the Highway 53 bridge.

A grand opening of a new park in Virginia was hosted Saturday.

Cleveland-Cliffs CEO: Not Partnering with Mesabi, Ever

"I'm not going to buy that thing." Lourenco Goncalves made it perfectly clear about how he feels about Mesabi Metallics.

Lourenco Goncalves gave an update about his vision for Nashwauk.

The Virginia Fire Department was awarded more than $734,000 to spearhead the Northland's first Urban Search and Rescue Team, which specializes in building collapses. It will be multi-departmental and include medical personnel.

The Virginia Fire Department got a federal grant to start an Urban Search and Rescue team.

Minn. Supreme Court Hears Northland Beheading Case

The Minnesota Supreme Court heard arguments today about a new trial for a Northland beheading case. The public defender's office says that untrustworthy witness testimony should grant a new trial for Joseph Thoresen.

Hibbing Schools Security Improvement Plan in Practice

This academic year, Hibbing Public School District has secured their entrances in order to enhance security. The originally 2 year project was fast-tracked over the Summer after the Parkland tragedy in February.

"Highway 61 Revisited" Tour Commemorates Bob Dylan

A cross country caravan centered around Bob Dylan's "Highway 61 Revisited" album kicked off in Duluth on Sunday.

USW said that talks with ArcelorMittal have stalled.

USW Says Negotiations with ArcelorMittal Stalled

Missing Hibbing Teen Found Safe

The Softich family was given a plaque in honor of Specialist Noah Pierce.

Range Soldier Honored with Tribute to the Troops Ride

Two Adults Are Safe After a Boating Accident on Crane Lake

Gilbert Man Dies in Crash

Tuesday was an exciting day for the Grand Rapids Community, including officials with the Judy Garland Museum as�the iconic�

Judy Garland Museum Officials 'Grateful' Stolen Ruby Slippers Found

Lake Superior College President Retiring

A Sturgeon Lake man drowned in Itasca County Monday, marking the second drowning on Labor Day in Northern Minnesota.�

2nd Confirmed Labor Day Drowning in Northland

13 Years Later, Stolen Ruby Slippers Worn in 'Wizard of Oz' Recovered

Steelworkers Rally on the Range for a Fair Contract

Authorities say�a 16-year-old Waubun, Minnesota boy has been located safe in St. Louis County Sunday evening.

UPDATE: Missing Waubun, Minnesota Teen Found Safe

DNR Rejects Petition for Fresh PolyMet Environmental Review

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Fantastic Tool to View the Colors Up North

Lutsen Mountains has a new camera that will allow fall color enthusiast to see all the beautiful changes happening along the North Shore.

DNR Survey Shows Minnesota's Wolf Population Remains Stable

The Minnesota DNR says the state's wolf population remains stable.

Major Changes Coming to 35th John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

Officials have confirmed that the race will be shortened to 300 miles which is down from about 370 miles and that the mandatory team requirement number which has been lowered.

Officials Prepare to Relocate Wolves to Isle Royale

United Way Encourages Folks To Partake In Community Giving Campaign

The Search for Sheila St. Clair Continues After Three Years

Central MN Community News

New Policing Agreement Reached for Mille Lacs Reservation

Mille Lacs County and the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe have reached an agreement for policing the tribe's reservation in central Minnesota.

Minnesota School Districts Scramble Amid Bus Driver Shortage

School districts in the state of Minnesota are facing bus driver shortages.

Memorial Blood Center to Hold Blood Drive in Minnesota

Minnesota Crops Ahead of Schedule

Minnesota crops are nearly a week ahead of schedule this year.

Minnesota Regulators Postpone Line 3 Meeting after Protests

The Enbridge Line 3 pipeline replacement project in Wisconsin is seen in this file photo supplied by the company.

Fire Closes Portion of Soo Line Trail

The Cass County Sheriff's Office says the Soo�Line Bridge near Federal Dam is closed to trail traffic.

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