Giants Ridge holds “Souper Sunday” food shelf drive
Giants Ridge Ski Area is offering reduced lift tickets and ski rental rates of $10 each to all skiers who bring in at least two non-perishable food items for their “Souper Sunday” Food Shelf Drive, on Feb. 27, and Mar. 7 and 14, from 4-8 p.m. Other discounts will be offered on snowboards ($16), cross country ski rentals ($7) and cross country trail passes ($7.50). Full Story
Bois Forte museum gets grant
The work of acclaimed painter Carl Gawboy, a Bois Forte Band member who depicts a traditional, native way of life, will be preserved in a video of his work, thanks to a new grant awarded to the Band’s Heritage Museum. The Minnesota Historical Society awarded a $7,000 Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grant to the Bois Forte Heritage Museum on Jan. 21. Full Story
Ten vie for three Bois Forte seats
The Bois Forte Reservation Tribal Council certified ten candidates to campaign for three seats on the Reservation Tribal Council.
Incumbent Secretary-Treasurer David Morrison, Sr. is being challenged by Public Works Commissioner Marty Connor and former Education Director Joanne Donald. Full Story
Bowlers to hold Hall of Fame Banquet
The Virginia Area USBC Annual Mixed Association and Hall of Fame Banquet will be held Saturday, Mar. 13 at the Virginia Elk’s Club. Happy Hour is at 5:30 p.m. with dinner to be served at 6:30. The cost is $15. At this banquet, winners of the Open City Tournament and Women’s City Tournament held in January will be recognized. Full Story
Saturday Night Country keeps on givin’
Tom Letourneau of Saturday Night Country…Live! recently presented Cindy Pakkonen with a check for $500.00 for the Cook Music Boosters Department. Saturday Night Country…Live! presents a live country music show on the second Saturday of each month featuring local talent. Performances are held at Mt. Iron Merritt Elementary School Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Full Story
Opening reception set for artist at Smith’s
There will be an opening reception for artist Jennifer Maroney and her paintings on Thursday, Mar. 4, from 5-7 p.m. at Smith’s Infusion, 107 N. 4th Ave., in Virginia. Full Story
7th annual Range of Arts celebration
The Lyric Center for the Arts presents the seventh annual Range of the Arts celebration of the arts and culture of the Iron Range. The week-long event kicks off on Saturday, Feb. 27 with the Arts International art fair at Kaleva Hall in Virginia featuring work from over 25 local ethnic and fine artists, demonstrations and hands-on projects for kids and adults to try. Full Story
School Menus
Virginia • Mountain Iron-Buhl Eve leth-Gilbe rt Wee k of Feb ruary 22, 2010
MON DAY :
Choice of Breakfast Cereal, graham crackers or Smucker’s Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich. TUESDAY: Choice of Breakfast Cereal, graham crackers or Breakfast Pizza. WEDNESDAY :
Breakfast Cereal, graham crackers or Cinnamon Roll. Full Story
Virginia School Board report for Feb. 22
Chair Tim Riordan called the Virginia Board of Education regular meeting to order at 6 p.m. Awards included certificates to the board for School Board Recognition Week. The school district also received the 2010 School Finance Award in recognition of outstanding accomplishments in financial management, including compliance with state statutes. Full Story
Mesabi Range celebrates reading and Dr. Seuss
Mesabi Range Community & Technical College will celebrate “I Love to Read & Dr. Seuss’ Birthday” on Tuesday, Mar. 2, from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. in the Commons at the Virginia Campus. The celebration will include children’s activities, games and Birthday cupcakes. This event is sponsored by Mesabi Range College and UMD Education students. Children of all ages are welcome. Full Story
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