Success shows at Eveleth-Gilbert
The Eveleth-Gilbert School district is having wonderful success at the elementary level with a process called Response to Intervention (RTI). The process is a collaborative approach with all staff using research based instruction in general education, and with tiers of instruction matched to student need. Full Story
Range vets memorial seeks online donations
During March (starting on March 15-March 29), the local Iron Range Veterans Memorial has been selected to participate in an opportunity for online donations. The website for non profits is: http://www.razoo.com/story/Mg2010- Razoo-Nit-Iron-Range-Veterans-Memorial. Full Story
Streams of Whiskey Irish group to perform
Popular local Irish group Streams of Whiskey, led by HTF’s own Jason Scorich, returns to the stage Wednesday, Mar. 17, for a special St. Patrick’s Day show at Zimmy’s Bar and Restaurant in Hibbing from 7 - 11 p.m. Full Story
Mountain Iron receives heritage grant
a Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grant in the amount of $48,000 to the City of Mountain Iron. The grant was approved by the Society’s awards committee on January 21, 2010 and will support its Interpretive Project for the Mountain Iron National Landmark Site. Full Story
United Way receives $45,000 from USS
United States Steel Minnesota Ore Operations recently awarded the United Way of Northeastern MN the second half of their 2009 United Way Campaign corporate gift totaling $45,000. The generosity and commitment of U. S. Full Story
Chmielewski Funtime band to perform at Hibbing VFW
The public is invited to hear the legendary Chmielewski Funtine Band at the Hibbing VFW on Sunday, Mar. 21, from 1-5 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Admission is $5. Lunch available for small fee. Full Story
Obituary Notices
Eugene John Halling
Eugene John Halling, 63, of Grand Rapids, MN passed away Friday, February 26, 2010 at the Evergreen Terrace in Grand Rapids. Service was held at the St. Pius Catholic X Church in Babbitt at 11:00 a.m. Visitation was forone hour prior on Tuesday, March 9, 2010. Arrangements were provided by the Range Funeral Home of Virginia. Full Story
Virginia school district approves continuing foreign exchange program
The Virginia School Board on Monday, March 8, heard a presentation from German Language Teacher, Terri Kowalski, about the German American Partnership Program (GAAP). The Virginia High School successfully took part in this program during the summer of 2009, with 11 students participating. Full Story
Happy St. Urho’s Day from Irma’s Finland House
St. Urho is the legendary patron saint of Finland. But where did it all begin? Here in Virginia in the back room of Ketola’s Department Store? Or was it created by Sulo Havumaki of Bemidji? I’d like to believe it began right here! Either way, the legend has grown among North Americans of Finnish descent to the point where St. Full Story
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