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

08/03/2020 06:39 PM

Schools on the range are working to offer hot spots to students incase they have to go back to distance learning for the upcoming school year.

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

Aurora Woman writes children's book on coronavirus

Person tests positive after attending rodeo in Effie, civil suit filed

Arrest made in 1986 murder of Nancy Daugherty

Man sent for evaluation after allegedly setting Grand Rapids fire

Grand Rapids Police say a man was sent to a hospital for an evaluation after allegedly telling officers that he had set a home on fire and wanted to die. The incident began just after 10:30 Tuesday evening at a home on Diane Lane.

'Back the Blue' rally supporting police

'Back the Blue' rally in Grand Rapids Tuesday night showed support for police officers.

About 100 people gathered in Grand Rapids, showing support for police officers.

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Three die in Itasca County crash

Crowds attend Effie rodeo, despite orders limiting spectators

Home sweet home for Eveleth family

Free COVID testing coming up on the Range

The county and state have teamed up to offer free COVID-19 testing on the Iron Range next week.

Area of severe drought in Northland shrinks

The weekly report from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows an area of severe drought in the Northland has gotten smaller. Thursday's map shows the severe drought continues in the Twin Ports area but no longer extends west or north.

St. Louis County Rescue Squad needs continue to grow

The St. Louis County Sheriff's volunteer rescue squad is coming off a record year of emergency responses

St. Louis County Rescue Squad vehicle at night

Authorities searching for robbery suspect on Iron Range

Authorities are asking for the public's help in identifying a "male suspect" who allegedly robbed the Lucky Seven gas station in Aurora at gun point on Saturday night.

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

Itasca County, Superior encouraging mask use as COVID-19 cases rise

Highway 169/65 improvement project underway

Thousands lose power as storms move across Iron Range

UPDATE: Two survivors located after plane crash near Eveleth-Virginia Airport

North Shore Community News

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

Schools on the range are working to offer hot spots to students incase they have to go back to distance learning for the upcoming school year.

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

Area of severe drought in Northland shrinks

St. Louis County Rescue Squad needs continue to grow

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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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