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Sophomore Jackson Pfister passed away Friday night after a cardiac event near the end of the varsity football game. Friends and family gathered Sunday to honor and remember their fellow Eskimo.

Esko Community Remembers Sophomore Jackson Pfister

10/14/2019 08:13 AM

Sophomore varsity football player, Jackson Pfister passed away Friday night after suffering a cardiac event near the end of the football game. Pfister's friends gathered at the school to leave behind messages of love for their fallen Eskimo.

Crash on Slushy Highway 2 Injures 8 People

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Red Lake Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Wife

Iron Range STEM Showcase Sparks Interest in 6th Graders

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7th Registered Sex Offender Living in Virginia

Virginia Police say another registered sex offender is now living in the city. 39-year-old Joseph Bernard Goerdt is living on the 300 Block of Chestnut Street. Goerdt served time for criminal sexual conduct with young girls he knew.

Former Minnesota Governor Arne Carlson Voices PolyMet Concerns

Former Republican Governor Arne Carlson spoke in Duluth about concerns with PolyMet Monday as Duluth for Clean Water launches their Stop PolyMet ad campaign.

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Crews Battled Auto Shop Blaze in Orr

No Injuries Reported in Northern St. Louis County Cabin Fire

A two-story cabin at Pehrson Lodge caught fire Thursday morning.

Man Dies After Fall from Roof

91-Year-Old Hibbing Veteran's American Flag Stolen, Then Replaced

Stan Cvar, a 91-year-old Navy veteran from Hibbing, always flew an American flag outside his home -- until it was taken over the weekend. But thanks to social media, Stan, family and friends raised a new flag on Constitution Day.

Stan Cvar holds the new American flag that will fly in his yard.

New Virginia Government Services Center Opens for Public

The new St. Louis County Government Services Center in Virginia is at its final phase of construction. It partially opened this week to the public.

The new SLC Government Services Center in Virginia had a partial opening this week.

Cases of Rare Fungal Disease Rise in Northern Minnesota

Minnesota health officials say heavy rains has caused a rise in cases of a rare fungal infection in northern Minnesota. More than 45 people and 150 animals have been diagnosed with blastomycosis so far this year.

Blastomycosis is caused by fungi living in the ground.

Virginia Government Building Partially Opens Monday

The St. Louis County Government Services Center in Virginia is expected to partially open on Monday.

Deadly Summer on Minnesota Roads

Lori Dehn of Spring Lake is one of more than 1900 Red Cross responders from all over the country who are helping with Hurricane Dorian relief efforts.

Northland Red Cross Volunteer Helping With Dorian Relief Efforts

Victim Identified in Fatal Bear Attack

Red Lake Nation Worries About Arrival of Zebra Mussels

A 54-year-old woman was left with serious injuries from an ATV crash in Cass County.

ATV Crash in Cass County Leaves Woman Seriously Injured

100th Annual Carlton County Labor Day Celebration

The Gilbert Police Department says a Twin Cities area woman who was seriously injured in a Sunday afternoon Iron Range crash that involved an ATV and motorcycle has died from her injuries.

UPDATE: Woman Involved in Iron Range ATV vs. Motorcycle Crash Dies from Injuries

A man was uninjured in a plane crash that the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office responded to in Colvin Township Sunday morning.

Man Uninjured in Plane Crash Near Aurora

New Day Advocacy Center in Ashland celebrated their new building that offers more space and safety to victims of abuse.

Ashland's New Day Advocacy Center Celebrates Renovated Facility

The 2020 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon begins Jan. 26.

Beargrease Announces Major Sponsorship Opportunity with Film Company

Cook firefighters are responding to a fire in the Elbow Lake area that started from a downed power line.

UPDATE: Fire Near Elbow Lake Contained

Authorities are investigating the death of a man at a home near Gonvick.

Authorities Investigate Death Near Gonvick in NW Minnesota

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Police Ask for Help Locating Missing Two Harbors Teen

The Two Harbors Police Department is asking for the publics help in locating 17-year-old Chloe Noelle Hietala from Two Harbors. Chloe drives a white, 2000 Honda Civic with Minnesota license plate 339 LYG.

Growler Sales to be Capped at Castle Danger Brewery

Starting October 1, Castle Danger will no longer be able to sell growlers.

Two New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Two Harbors

The two new vehicle charging stations can each charge one vehicle at a time, adding roughly 30 miles of driving range per hour of charge.

Man Suffers Serious Injuries in Cook County Crash

The Minnesota State Patrol says a 27-year-old man from Michigan suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries in a 2-vehicle crash Monday morning in Grand Portage.

Works of Art or Monuments to Ego? Rock Stacking Stirs Debate

Touchstone Award Finalist: Boreal Community Media

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An Esko High School Football player died Friday after suffering a cardiac event.

Esko Football Player Dies of Cardiac Event

Counselors will be on hand at Esko schools Monday following Friday night's death of sophomore Jackson Pfister. The football player experienced a cardiac event at a game in Aitkin.

Remembrance & Awareness Drive 11th Annual Suicide Memorial Walk

Shedding light on suicide prevention and remembering those who have passed, individuals from around the region came together.

Authorities Search for Missing Outing Woman

Salmonella, Hepatitis A Reported at Crow Wing County Jail

Minnesota Regulators Restart Line 3 Pipeline Review Process

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

Pine Co. Authorities Look for Woman Who Escaped from Sentence-To-Serve Program

Authorities in Pine County are searching for Sarah Beth Ziwicki who escaped from the sentence-to-serve crew in Sandstone while out on work detail.

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