Hibbing’s nursing program seeking NLNAC accreditation
HIBBING - Hibbing Community College’s Program in Nursing is seeking voluntary initial accreditation through the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. (NLNAC). Full Story
Eveleth Heritage Committee Scholarships available
EVELETH - The Eveleth Heritage Committee has two scholarships available for seniors at Eveleth/Gilbert Senior High School or home schooled in the area of Independent School District #2154 or to seniors residing in the area of ISD #2154 and attending the East Range Academy of Technology and Science. Full Story
AAUW used book sale slated
HIBBING - The 41st annual Association of University Women used book sale is scheduled for Feb. 3-5 at the Irongate Plaza in Hibbing on Highway 169. People may donate books now by leaving them across the hallway from the Peebles store. Proceeds from the sale will provide AAUW scholarships for area and national women and benefit AAUW fellowships. For more information, call 263- 3946. Full Story
Lyric Center presents HCC student art show
VIRGINIA - The art work of eight Hibbing Community College Students who are completing the Fine Arts Program will be presented at the First Stage Gallery in Virginia. The show will open with an Artist's Reception on Saturday, Feb. 4, from noon until 2:30 p.m. The show will run throughout the month of February. Full Story
YMCA “Fishin’ Frenzy” ice fishing contest set
HOYT LAKES The Mesabi Family YMCA is holding its third annual Fishin’ Frenzy Ice Fishing Contest on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., at Whitewater Lake in Hoyt Lakes. Cash prizes awarded to top three fish. Catch a fish and be entered into a prize raffle. Contest is open to all ages. All participants can fish two holes with each ticket purchased. Full Story
One-Act Play Contest at HCC
HIBBING - The Section 7A One-Act Play Contest will be held at Hibbing Community College on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tickets (an all-day pass) may be purchased in the theater lobby before the shows: Adults $8, students $5. Full Story
VRMC to hold diabetic program on foot care
VIRGINIA - The Diabetes Center at the Virginia Regional Medical Center is offering a special diabetic educational program. Marc Westerberg, Certified Orthotist, will discuss the important aspects of foot care for people with diabetes. The program will be held on Monday, Feb. 13, from 4 - 6 p.m. in the VRMC McMillan Auditorium. Full Story
Fowler’s Weather Trivia
January 27 – In all things in nature there is something of the marvelous. – Aristotle January 28 – In 1902, Japan recorded a record low temperature of 40 degrees below 0 in Asahikawa. January 29 – Treeline – A geographical line above which trees cannot grow, where the average summer temperature falls below 50 degrees above 0. Full Story
Defensive driving and refresher courses offered
An 8-hour Defensive Driving Course for drivers age 55 and older and want to receive the discount on their insurance will be offered in the Itasca County Court House (Board Room) on Thursday, Feb. 23, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Cost is $12. Pre-register by calling 218-750-3189, or email mnflats@hotmail.com. Full Story
Minnesota deer harvest declines 7 percent in 2011
ST. PAUL - Lower deer populations and a windy first weekend of the firearms season resulted in Minnesota’s deer harvest dropping 7 percent in 2011, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Minnesota hunters harvested 192,300 deer during the 2011 season, a drop of 15,000 from the 207,000 deer harvested in 2010. Full Story
DNR to hold open houses to discuss northern pike special regulations
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to visit a DNR area fisheries office Friday, Feb. 17, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., to provide comments and learn more about why the northern pike special regulations were dropped on a permanent basis on 15 lakes. Full Story
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