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The Mayor of Virginia states that it was a faulty water seal that caused water to leak and disrupt the boiler system.

Good news for displaced Virginia residents

01/27/2022 10:36 PM

The Virginia Fire Department says that residents evacuated from the Columbia and Rouchleau apartments could expect to return home Friday.

An evacuation of a housing complex is underway in Virginia due to no heat in the buildings.

Large evacuation at Virginia housing complex due to boiler problem

Government cancels Twin Metals' mineral leases

Body of missing Grand Rapids man found on his property

Sweet surprise for The Sugar Shack employees

Appeals court orders more analysis on PolyMet permit

The Minnesota Court of Appeals says they want more analysis done on a water discharge permit for PolyMet. However, the court rejected other issues raised by environmental groups and the Fond du Lac Band.

Another legal decision announced about PolyMet.

Enbridge says it has fixed pierced aquifer near oil pipeline

Enbridge Energy said it has stopped the flow of artesian groundwater in northwestern Minnesota. The spill began a year ago when workers installing the Line 3 oil pipeline dug too deep and punctured an aquifer.

Enbridge says it has stopped a leak at a northwestern Minnesota aquifer.

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Races around the corner: final few Beargrease events promote fundraising, volunteer sign ups

Ice road on large northern Minnesota lake opens for 2nd year

The ice road between Warroad and the Northwest Angle is open.

Update: Cook teen charged with attempted murder

Woman survives gunshot wound in Morcom Township, MN.

Structure fire destroys Carlton Co. home, displaces family

A Carlton County home and garage were deemed a total loss after a Saturday morning structure fire.

Blood donors needed for upcoming drive

There is a shortage of blood donations both nationwide and in the Northland, but there are upcoming drives for those eligible to donate.

Take a Kid Fishing Weekend in Minnesota

It's Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend in Minnesota on Saturday, January 15 through Monday, January 17.

Deer River man dies after losing control of car

A Deer River man died after losing control of his car on a snowy and icy highway, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. 25-year-old Jacob Jeffrey Starck died in a crash last Friday on Highway 46, west of Deer River.

With the shortages of substitute teachers, schools have been getting creative in filling positions.

Several districts are dealing with a shortage of substitute teachers

Four people were injured on Saturday after a fire inside a fish house on Upper Red Lake.

Four injured in fish house fire on Upper Red Lake

As blood supplies reach record lows, Minnesota officials urge more donations

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Fire causes extensive damage to Chisholm home

MnDOT reported a portion of Hwy 1 west of Ely closed Thursday night due to a crash.

One killed, three injured in serious crash near Ely

Man injured in Virginia shooting, suspect sought

Jayme Williams died following a battle with COVID-19.

Friday services scheduled for Itasca County Deputy

Appeals court says group can sue over mining rules

Authorities say the vehicle was found in 8 to 10 feet of water in an area near Bemidji State University. Deputies estimate that the ice was 4- to 5-feet thick.

Man dies when vehicle goes through Lake BemidjI

John Peterson still speaks with a former Minneapolis Laker on the phone, decades after they met in the locker room.

Friendship forged through photography, continues by phone

The Riverbend Skate Path along the Warroad River in northern Minnesota has doubled in size since last year and now measures 5.2 miles long. Photo from February 2021

Minnesota town breaks record for longest skate path in US

Best Christmas Ever: emotional surprise for Northland family

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Wade Marrs will run his first Beargrease this year.

Beargrease rookie is Iditarod top four finisher

Wade Marrs will be among the rookie class of the 2022 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, but the experienced musher has finished as high as 4th in the Iditarod.

Lake Superior ice conditions unsafe for now

The City is advising those not to go on the ice especially with the winds that the area has been seeing.

Frank Moe, musher and former legislator, has died

Moe at a stop in Duluth en route to St. Paul, where he drove his sled dog team to deliver anti-mining sigatures.

Capturing Lake Superior, a Minneapolis Filmmaker offered the final pieces to his film

Freshwater is premiering at the NorShor Theatre February 19th.

Peewee Hockey Team makes big donation to animal shelter

Thunder Bay closes athletic facilities

Central MN Community News

Interested in a career in Nursing or Healthcare?

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is holding the 2022 Nursing and Healthcare Expo on Tuesday, February 8.

Masks required at Black Bear Casino, Fond-du-Luth Casino

Supreme Court again upholds Martin's conviction in Antonich murder

New 30-day Mask Mandate for Cloquet

Tribal members protest against alleged foster child abuse in Carlton County

Expanding broadband in the Cloquet community

The town of Cloquet wants to improve broadband service within the eastern city limits.

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