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Canada extends U.S. border restrictions to Oct. 21

09/18/2020 10:40 AM

Canada is extending the agreement to keep the U.S. border closed to non-essential travel to Oct. 21 during the coronavirus pandemic. The restrictions were first announced on March 18 and were extended each month since.

Duluth Library Foundation hosts virtual history tour

Itasca County man missing

Kidnapping and pursuit in Northern Minnesota Tuesday night

More protections denied for Upper Midwest moose

Free online classes for students interested in heavy equipment industry

The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49 and Minnesota Virtual Academy have partnered together to offer online elective courses that are designed to introduce students into the industry.

Iron Range fire crews battle house fire in Virginia

Firefighters put out a fire at at a vacant house in Virginia Sunday morning. No injuries were reported.

Crews responded to the home in the 100 block of 6th Street South shortly before 9:00 Sunday morning.

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Biden, Trump to both visit Minnesota on Sept. 18

President Donald Trump and challenger Joe Biden will both visit Minnesota on Sept. 18.

About half of bars, restaurants in COVID-19 compliance

"Cut A Thon" raises money for Marc Westerbur

Laurentian Divide Salon & Spa held the first annual Cut A Thon on Monday to raise money for Marc Westerbur of Virginia who is battling ALS.

Northland blood centers in need of Type O donations

The Memorial Blood Center based spread the word that they are in immediate need for donations as hospitals are running low on blood. The hardest hit blood type in need of donations are Type O blood.

Diocese of Duluth reacts to bishop-elect resignation amid assault allegations

The bishop-elect of the Diocese of Duluth has resigned following an accusation of sexual abuse of a minor.

Return to Learn: Child care

The pandemic has brought uncertainty to nearly every area of what was once "normal" day to day life-- with perhaps one of the most constantly changing fields being education. University Nursery School, a nonprofit organization open to children ages 6 weeks to 6 years old, is no stranger to these new changes.

Return to Learn: COVID-19 impact on arts, school events

Itasca County school officials lay out how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting arts and school events, and how they are moving forward.

The 21st Annual Greenway All-District Band Concert.

A sign on the door of Deer River High School.

Return to Learn: Monitoring COVID-19 cases

There is now an Erie Mining Company Scholarship Fund.

Erie Mining Project announces scholarship fund

Alaric Lamke died Saturday in a tragic accident.

Alaric Lamke loved life, sports, and his family

Northland volunteers help with Hurricane Laura relief

The family of Logan Klennert is giving away trees in his honor on Sunday in Nashwauk.

Family to honor and remember little Logan with trees

Fire burned the building housing the Hibbing Moose Lodge on Tuesday.

Numerous departments battle downtown Hibbing fire

Rally on the Range for Togo Prison

A Cambridge, Minnesota man is seriously injured after crashing his ATV approximately 10 miles northwest of Babbitt.

Man seriously injured in ATV crash near Babbitt

Kyle R. Edlund, DDS, died in a Lake County plane crash.

Dentist for Minnesota Wild dies in Lake Co. plane crash

Firefighters extinguish early morning basement fire in Virginia

Insider, Commissioner weigh in on future of MN's Challenge Incarcerated Programs

Donation check presented to Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank

Real Living Messina & Associates donates $5,500 to local organizations

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Canada extends U.S. border restrictions to Oct. 21

More protections denied for Upper Midwest moose

Relocated Isle Royale wolves form groups, reduce moose herd

Beargrease planning race, likely without spectators

It's unlikely mushing fans will crowd the starting chute when the Beargrease kicks off on Jan. 31, 2021.

K-9 Haas memorial plaque vandalized

Dentist for Minnesota Wild dies in Lake Co. plane crash

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About half of bars, restaurants in COVID-19 compliance

State and local inspections of dozens of bars and restaurants for compliance to coronavirus requirements found about half were following the rules in Minnesota.

Woman dies in ATV crash near Moose Lake

A 31-year-old woman died in a ATV crash after colliding with a car near Moose Lake Saturday.

Esko School Board chooses hybrid model for older students

The Esko School Board voted on Tuesday night to adopt a hybrid model for the upcoming school year.

Woman dies in Aitkin County crash

Walz administration keeps up fight against Line 3

Community rallies around keeping Willow River & Togo Correctional Facilities open

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