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Drought worsens in Northland

07/09/2020 11:45 AM

A weekly update shows drought conditions have worsened in parts of the Northland, though the report is based on data gathered before Wednesday night's storms. The U.S. Drought Monitor says there is a severe drought in parts of St. Louis and Carlton counties.

Itasca County COVID-19 Case Update

Highway 169/65 improvement project underway

Thousands lose power as storms move across Iron Range

UPDATE: Two survivors located after plane crash near Eveleth-Virginia Airport

Crews fight vehicle fire inside Virginia City Hall

Several Iron Range fire departments battled a vehicle fire inside of the Virginia City Hall Friday morning, the Northland FireWire reports.

The exterior of the Virginia police garage is blackened.

Wilderness Health developing telehealth program focused on mental health

Wilderness Health is developing a new telehealth program to expand mental health services in the Northland.

Wilderness Health is launching a new telehealth program focused on mental health.

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Virginia man dies in crash south of Hibbing

Neighborhoods reporting more firework activity than usual

Two Iron Range newspapers to merge

Senator Tina Smith introduces bills focused on expanding mental health services

Sen. Tina Smith introduced two bipartisan bills Wednesday that will help Minnesotans struggling with mental health and substance abuse disorders.

Minn. DNR changing window for state park reservations

People planning to camp at Minnesota State Parks will soon face a narrower window for reserving their sites. Starting July 1, reservations will only be allowed up to four months in advance, though reservations made prior to that date will still be honored.

Idle at Hibbing Taconite extended until August

The original plan was to bring Hibbing Taconite back online on July 6th, but that has been pushed back until the beginning of August, according to the union and the company.

The idle at Hibbing Taconite has been extended until August.

MSHSL facing $500K deficit that could grow this fall

The MSHSL is facing a $500,000 deficit after having to cancel spring sporting events and tournaments during the Coronavirus pandemic. The league faces more losses depending on how the fall sports season plays out.

Closure of US-Canada border extended to July 21

Redhead Mountain Bike Trail Park has opened in Chisholm.

Decades of mining laid ground for world class mountain biking

Rural hospitals expect lasting financial burdens from the pandemic

Prosecutors: Makinen man killed after asking couple to leave property

Itasca Co. Board approves new jail plan

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

Itasca Co. Fair canceled

Minnesota 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

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

Canadian border closure extended until June 21

Mobility Mania pushes for more accessibility in Itasca County.

Mobilia Mania still going strong, pushing for more accessibility

Hibbing High School faculty, staff honor 2020 grads

North Shore Community News

Split Rock Lighthouse shares plans to re-open

Split Rock Lighthouse is one of the North Shore's iconic landmarks, but it has been closed for months amid the ongoing pandemic. This will change on July 15th when the lighthouse re-opens.

Hiking Bridge at Split Rock River won't be built

The most recent hiking bridge over the Split Rock River is seen in this 2016 photo. The bridge is no longer there.

Thunder Bay mayor wants health officials to consider mask order

Age in Place Program seeking applications for home repairs

Age in Place Program is seeking applications.

Wilderness Health developing telehealth program focused on mental health

Lake Superior remains high despite dry June

Central MN Community News

Drought worsens in Northland

Age in Place Program seeking applications for home repairs

Wilderness Health developing telehealth program focused on mental health

Walleye fishing on Mille Lacs Lake closed for July

Plane crash injures 2 near Brainerd

Cloquet graduate helps launch assisted living book delivery program

Bella Zago picks out a book to deliver to Sunnyside Health Care Center.

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Neighborhoods reporting more firework activity than usual

Two Iron Range newspapers to merge

Closure of US-Canada border extended to July 21

Decades of mining laid ground for world class mountain biking

Rural hospitals expect lasting financial burdens from the pandemic

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