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Two Die in Itasca Co. Explosion, Fire

01/24/2020 01:49 PM

Two people died in a home explosion in northern Itasca County on Thursday morning. 92-year-old Roy Earl Halverson and his daughter, 62-year-old Christie Lee Kurtz of Milaca, were found dead at the scene on Turtle Lake near Bigfork.

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Bayfield Man Found Guilty of Murder

Northlanders Weigh in on Proposed Gun Bills

On Tuesday afternoon in Hibbing, Northlanders had the chance to weigh in on six proposed firearm bills that are being considered by a Senate committee. The bill that got the most attention was one that would expand background checks for everyone.

St. Louis Co. Plow Operators Approve Contract

A union representing St. Louis County plow drivers has approved a new contract. The vote of 133 to 0 by members of Teamsters Local 320 came at a meeting in Eveleth Monday afternoon.

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McCollum Proposes Permanent Mining Ban near Boundary Waters

Teamsters Local 320 Take Action: Day One of Strike

Five Name Options for Grand Rapids New Elementary Schools

District officials break ground on the two new elementary schools in May 2019.

UPDATE: Woman Who Died in Eveleth House Fire Was On Oxygen

Eveleth Police Chief Tim Koivunen says the woman who died in a house fire in Eveleth on Tuesday was on oxygen. The investigation continues.

Eveleth Police say the woman who died in a house fire in Eveleth on Tuesday was on oxygen.

St. Louis Co. Plow Drivers Begin Strike

The union representing St. Louis County plow drivers officially began their strike on Wednesday morning. Besides pickets at each public works location around the county, the union says it will send out "mobile pickets" to follow public works vehicles not driven by union members.

St. Louis County plow drivers are picketing at the Public Works buildings as of Wednesday morning.

Northlanders Weigh in on Legalizing Marijuana

On Monday night, Northlanders were asked to join the conversation about legalizing marijuana. Minnesota DFLers Rep. Julie Sandstede and Rep. Ryan Winkler hosted a Town Hall meeting in Hibbing.

Fire Damages Gilbert Home

Firefighters from four Iron Range departments battled a house fire in Gilbert on Sunday afternoon. No one was injured, and the cause is still under investigation.

Firefighters boarded up a home in Gillbert after a fire Sunday afternoon.

The Red Cross is assisting those impacted by a fire in Keewatin this morning. Four cats in the home were rescued, and there were no other injuries.

Red Cross Assisting After House Fire in Keewatin

The Quad Cities Food Shelf now has a bigger and better space for clients.

Celebrating New Location for Quad Cities Food Shelf

On Tuesday, the St. Louis County Board is expected to vote on whether to allow refugees to resettle into the county.

St. Louis Co. Board Delays Vote on Refugees

Beltrami County Bans Refugee Resettlements

Matthew Asa, 35, has been missing since he was last seen the day before Christmas at his Bemidji apartment.

Bemidji Man Missing Since Day Before Christmas

Detour Needed on Highway 2 for CN Bridge Repair

The horse on the left died after falling through the ice on a pond in Clinton Township on Sunday afternoon.

Horse Dies After Falling Through the Ice

Parts of Hibbing are in the dark due to a power outage. The cause of the outage is not yet known.

UPDATE: Power Restored in Hibbing After Outage

Negotiations between St. Louis County and Teamsters Local 320, the union representing St. Louis County plow drivers continue into the new year.

Teamsters Provide Notice of St. Louis Co. Plow Driver Strike

It's been another busy year for news in the Northland. As we bid farewell to 2019, we look back at some of the top local stories of the year.

UMD Women's Hockey Team & Eveleth 12U Girl Hockey Team Practice Together

Tentative Deal to Avert Essentia Deer River Strike

North Shore Community News

Some Lawmakers Favor a Moose Hunt at Isle Royale

Some Michigan lawmakers believe the federal government should open Isle Royale National Park to moose hunters.

Beargrease Trail Mail Links History and Art

Each Beargrease musher carries Trail Mail in their sled during the marathon.

Cook County Permits Expire for Land Owned by Seth Jeffs

Cook County permits have expired for a piece of land tied to Seth Jeffs, a man who led a secretive polygamous sect, who planned to build a 6,000 square foot building on his property.

New Cruise Ship to Sail Lake Superior in 2022

This rendering shows the planned appearance of the Viking Expedition Ships.

Cook County Votes to Approve Refugee Resettlement

MnUSA Hosts Largest Veteran's Appreciation Ride

Over 120 snowmobiles soared through the snow on Saturday. Riding them were men and women who served our country.

Central MN Community News

Northland's Largest Baby Shower Helping Struggling Families

Life 97.3 radio station and St. Luke’s are giving back to families in need across the Twin Ports with the Northland’s Largest Baby Shower effort. Diapers, baby wipes, baby clothing can be dropped off at a number of locations throughout the month.

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Welcomes New President

Stephanie Hammitt is the new and fourth president for Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College.

Teen Found Unresponsive After Falling from Cliff Near Twin Cities

Sheriff's officials say a teenager was found unresponsive after falling off a 30-foot cliff at a state park north of the Twin Cities.

Teen Found Unresponsive After Fall From Park Cliff

Cloquet Home Sustains "Significant Smoke Damage" in Fire

Infected Deer Traced to Pine County Farm

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