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THIS WEEK IN RANGE HISTORY

Train accidents | Mine tax protests | Trial to halt Hibbing move

Compiled by Tucker Nelson | February 21, 2020

have caved at last Milwaukee, Feb. 20.—Solomon S. Curry, president...

THIS WEEK IN RANGE HISTORY

Virginia Fire Hall opens | First paid firemen hired

| February 14, 2020

EDITOR’S NOTE: An article on the preceding page contains information...

THIS WEEK IN RANGE HISTORY

Virginia’s Carnegie library, 1907-1912

By Tucker Nelson
HTF Staff Writer | February 7, 2020

Few photos exist of Virginia’s Carnegie library, but this one...

THIS WEEK IN RANGE HISTORY

Virginia’s origins | Public works and schools

| January 31, 2020

Virginia’s old and new City Halls.EDITOR’S NOTE: After skipping around...

THIS WEEK IN RANGE HISTORY

Iron Range physicians and hospitals | Grand Rapids to Ely

| January 24, 2020

The Biwabik Hospital at 120 N. 3rd Ave. in Biwabik.EDITOR’S...

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2019 port season summary: Grain gain, heavy lifts boost tonnage totals

| February 21, 2020

TWIN PORTS — Cargo volume exceeded 33.5 million short tons...

Inspired by family stories and historical information

By Jill Pepelnjak
HTF Staff Writer | February 21, 2020

VIRGINIA — A unique exhibit with paintings depicting the “Evolution...

Captain Binney’s narrow escape

| February 21, 2020

A message from the Iron Range Historical Society The Iron...

Earth’s history in a year

ByB Allyse Freeman
HTFH Contributor | February 21, 2020

Eb 4.54 billion years. That’s how old the Earth is....

Is Grand Rapids on the Iron Range?

| February 21, 2020

By Jody Hane HTF Contributor It’s pretty clear that folks...

Child Care Provider Appreciation & Training Seminar to be held on Feb. 29

| February 21, 2020

DULUTH — More than 300 individuals from across northeastern Minnesota...

Eveleth teen to perform as soloist with the Mesabi Symphony Orchestra

| February 21, 2020

VIRGINIA/ELY — Gabrielle Koepke, a homeschooled teen from Eveleth and...

Kristen Vake to speak at Sisu Heritage annual meeting in Embarrass Feb. 23

| February 21, 2020

EMBARRASS — Sisu Heritage Inc. will hold its annual meeting...

Mesabi Community Band to perform concert at Merritt Elementary Feb. 27

| February 21, 2020

MT. IRON — The Mesabi Community Band, under the direction...

Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training names new executive director

| February 21, 2020

The Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training (NEMOJT) announced that the Local Elected Official (LEO) board has chosen Marie Domiano as the new executive director of NEMOJT. “There were many...

Community Sustainability Initiative project ideas sought for IRPS contest

| February 21, 20207 comments

IRON RANGE — The Washington School Forest committee used their grant to help create a new outdoor classroom near their campus in Hibbing, to foster a love for the outdoors...

St. Louis County public hearing set for short-term rental rules

| February 21, 2020

HIBBING — What’s the best way to allow property owners to rent out their property on a short-term basis if they so choose, while also protecting the safety of visitors...

St. Louis County tax forfeited land auction results in sales of $397,575

| February 21, 2020

ST. LOUIS COUNTY — St. Louis County’s first tax forfeited land auction of 2020, held on Feb. 13, in Hermantown, was a success. Of the 65 properties offered, 27 were...

North St. Louis Soil & Water is now accepting tree and native plant orders

| February 21, 2020

ST. LOUIS COUNTY — North St. Louis Soil & Water Conservation District announces its annual tree and native plant sale. New for 2020, the district is offering native plant kits,...

IRTB awards technology mini-grants to regional nonprofits serving visitors

| February 14, 2020

IRON RANGE — With a portion of its Blandin Broadband Community grant, the Iron Range Tourism Bureau has awarded technology mini-grants of $1,500 each to regional nonprofits that serve visitors....

St. Louis County hires new director of Planning and Community Development; seeks public health award nominations

| February 14, 2020

ST. LOUIS COUNTY — Matthew Johnson has been hired as the new director of St. Louis County’s Planning and Community Development Department. Johnson comes to the county after serving as...

Consumer alert from Minnesota Department of commerce

| February 14, 2020

This winter season, the Minnesota Department of Commerce is urging renters to understand what renters insurance does and does not cover in the event of a winter home disaster. Imagine...

MHC opens submissions for its 2020 Veterans’ Voices Award

| February 21, 2020

The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) recently announced that submissions for its 2020 Veterans’ Voices Award are now being accepted. Submissions are open now through Friday,...

Cloquet’s March for Veterans Celebration scheduled for March 7

Staff | February 21, 2020

– Veterans Memorial Hall, a program of the St. Louis County Historical Society, is pleased to promote the March for Veterans Celebration scheduled for Saturday,...

WWII documentary screening in St. Paul Feb. 29

Staff | February 14, 2020

ST. PAUL — “Stalag Luft III – One Man’s Story” is a remarkable story of grit and grace that spans almost 100 years. The film’s...

Nominations open for MN Woman Veteran of the Year

| February 14, 2020

The Women Veterans Initiative is proud to honor one extraordinary female veteran annually during a spring women veterans event. The Minnesota Woman Veteran of the...

National Salute to Veteran Patients week

| February 7, 2020

The National Salute gives Americans the chance to thank the more than 9 million veterans who receive care from VA through volunteering and creating Valentine’s...

American Heart Association praises VA genetic research

| February 7, 2020

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) earned national recognition for its impact on heart disease and stroke science in VA studies published in 2019....