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Speed Limits Going Up on 2 Northland Highways

10/22/2018 05:46 PM

Motorists will soon be able to drive faster legally on two highways in northeastern Minnesota.

Jayme Closs has been missing since October 15.

Thousands Needed for Tuesday Search in Barron County

Will a Deadly Deer Virus Affect this Year's Hunt? MN Health Expert Weighs in

One Person Treated for Smoke Inhalation in Hibbing House Fire

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Aurora Man Killed after Crash on Vermilion Trail

The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says a vehicle crash Sunday killed a 25-year-old Aurora man. The pickup truck was found on its roof in the east ditch of Vermilion Trail.

A vehicle crash Sunday on Vermilion Trail killed a 25-year-old male.

Family of 4 Found Safe After Getting Lost in Wooded Area by Hoyt Lakes

St. Louis County Sheriff's Office says a family of four was found safe Saturday after getting lost in a wooded area of Skibo, southwest of Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota.

A family of four that became lost in a wooded area in Skibo Saturday were found safe.

Storm Team Weather Highlights

Several Northland Schools Awarded Money to Improve Security

Several Northland schools have been awarded money to help improve security in their schools.

Northern Minnesota Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Son's Death

A northern Minnesota man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for fatally punching his son.
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Longer Fall Nights Offer Stargazing Opportunities

Police Statewide Participate in Virtual Ride Along Via Twitter

Law enforcement statewide participated in a virtual ride along Friday by using the hashtag #MNcopsVRA to tweet about traffic stops and phone calls they took on the job.

Update: Bemidji Police Believe Reported Abduction Didn't Happen

The Bemidji Police Department says it appears a reported abduction on Wednesday evening did not occur.

The Bemidji Police Department is investigating a report of a possible abduction that happened on Wednesday at approximately 7:30 p.m.

Range Regional Airport Practices Emergency Drill

Officials at the Range Regional Airport in Hibbing practiced an emergency drill on Wednesday to prepare for any possible emergencies.

Hibbing, Chisholm Teachers Unite Over Contract Dispute

Hibbing and Chisholm teachers united at a rally on Wednesday evening to raise awareness about ongoing contract disputes with their respective districts.

The St. Louis County Board met in Wuori Township.

St. Louis County 2019 Property Taxes Could be Decreased

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

Shelter Drill Keeps Responders Ready for Emergencies

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

DNR Survey Shows Minnesota's Wolf Population Remains Stable

Target is holding their Trade-In Car Seat event through Saturday

Target Car Seat Trade-In Program Final Days

United Way Encourages Folks To Partake In Community Giving Campaign

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

Virginia Community Celebrates Grand Opening of New Bridge View Park

Lourenco Goncalves gave an update about his vision for Nashwauk.

Cleveland-Cliffs CEO: Not Partnering with Mesabi, Ever

The Latest and Largest in Logging Displayed at 65th North Star Expo

Memorial Blood Center to Hold Blood Drive in Minnesota

A Saginaw man is in jail after crashing head-on into a St. Louis County deputy's squad car.

Alleged Drunk Driver Hits St. Louis County Squad

Trial Begins for Child's Death in Tower Fire

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

Virginia to Spearhead Building Collapse Rescue Team

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Recreational Pot Becomes Legal in Canada

Marijuana becomes legal in Canada on Wednesday, but it won't be available for purchase in Ontario retail stores until next spring.

Grand Marais Challenges Other Small Towns in Lip Sync Battle

Grand Marais has kicked off the Small Town Lip Sync Challenge!

Home, Garage Damaged in Devil Track Road Fire

Good Samaritan Loans $45,000 to Moose Lodge, Stopping IRS Auction

A Good Samaritan took out a $45,000 loan to stop the Moose Lodge from being sold at an IRS auction on Thursday morning.

SuperAmerica Stores Get New Name

SuperAmerica stores, including this one at 4th Street and 6th Avenue East in Duluth, are now known as Speedway.

Two Harbors Moose Lodge Asking for Donations to Stop IRS Auction

The Moose Lodge in Two Harbors is asking for donations from the public to avoid possibly being sold at auction on Thursday.

With the Minnesota firearms deer hunting season less than a month away, animal health officials are monitoring a deadly virus affecting Minnesota's deer population. It's called Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease or EHD.

What Saved Hides for Habitat

UPDATE: Missing Crow Wing County Woman Found Safe

Cloquet Celebrates Grand Opening of New Skate Park

The Cloquet community celebrated the grand opening of its long awaited skate park Sunday.

Monument Dedicated to Unmarked Graves After 1918 Fire

The monument at St. Matthews Cemetery is dedicated to unmarked graves there.

Missing Hunter Found Deceased in Pine County

Neshek was found about 50 yards from shore.

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