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The Itasca County Fair is the latest summer event to be canceled.

Itasca Co. Fair canceled

06/03/2020 10:57 PM

The Itasca County Fair is the latest summer event to be canceled. Next year's fair is scheduled for August 18-22.

State park campgrounds begin to reopen

Grand Rapids Tall Timber Days canceled due to COVID-19

Long lines at Minnesota DVS exam stations as they reopen for customers

Canadian border closure extended until June 21

Mobilia Mania still going strong, pushing for more accessibility

Five years after their mission began, Mobility Mania continues to push leaders to make their communities more accessible.

Mobility Mania pushes for more accessibility in Itasca County.

Hibbing High School faculty, staff honor 2020 grads

Hibbing High School faculty and staff lined the streets outside of the school, holding signs for graduating seniors as they picked up their caps and gowns.

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Blood donors needed to keep supply strong

Voters give the OK, consolidating Eveleth-Gilbert and Virginia

Results from the special election for the Eveleth-Gilbert and Virginia school districts and the proposal to consolidate.

Canada and the U.S. working on extending border closure

Third person charged in Beltrami County homicide, arson

A third person has been charged in a Beltrami County homicide and arson case. One man was found dead in a burning home near Bemidji on Sunday.

Seven fire departments battle Biwabik house fire

Seven Iron Range fire departments worked to put out a house fire on the 300 block of 1st Avenue North in Biwabik.

The house on the 200 block of 2nd Ave. N in Biwabik caught fire around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Two-vehicle crash in Hermantown

The drivers of two vehicles injured in a crash at the intersection of highways 53 and 194 Thursday evening

Northland College launches free COVID-19 online course for public

Northland College has launched a free online class on COVID-19 for the public. The course examines how various academic disciplines approach and understand the COVID-19 crisis.

Itasca County said that there are now 6 cases of COVID-19

Ely man allegedly leads authorities on high-speed chase

UPM Blandin temporarily shutting down Grand Rapids paper mill

Hoyt Lakes community comes together for surprise birthday celebration

To celebrate Virtual National Park Week, Voyageurs National park is offering a number of free activities such as Kids Art, Junior Rangers and Night Sky Exploring.

Voyageurs National Park Celebrating National Park Week Social Distancing Style

COVID-19 impacts on Northland tourism

A house caught on fire on Dakota Ave. in Gilbert.

Multiple departments put out Gilbert house fire

An Eveleth man died on Tuesday morning after his semi rolled over.

UPDATE: Authorities identify Eveleth man killed in semi rollover

Grand Marais uniting to help businesses destroyed by fire

Easter services adapt to COVID-19

Counterfeit Trump pens and other items confiscasted at border

WI reports seven new COVID-19 related deaths; MI reports 95

State parks in northeastern Minnesota are in the midst of a phased reopening after the coronavirus pandemic. However, campers will have to wait until June 8 or later to camp in drive-in campgrounds at state parks on the North Shore.

Two Harbors turns out for Ruth Roberts' birthday parade

Birthday parade for Ruth Roberts in Two Harbors.

Isle Royale National Park delaying season open

Long lines at Minnesota DVS exam stations as they reopen for customers

Canadian border closure extended until June 21

The U.S.-Canada border closure has been extended to June 21.

Canada and the U.S. working on extending border closure

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State park campgrounds begin to reopen

Kayaker drowns in Aitkin County

Gary-New Duluth Memorial Day ceremony hosted virtually

Long lines at Minnesota DVS exam stations as they reopen for customers

Blood donors needed to keep supply strong

Northland polka dancer celebrates birthday with her favorite artist

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Ely man allegedly leads authorities on high-speed chase

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