IRON RANGE
DNR seeks comments on expansion of Gilbert ATV park
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on Monday called for public comments on plans for a major expansion of the Gilbert off-highway recreation area.November 17, 2009
Expansion of Iron Range off-road vehicle park outlined
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comments on environmental effects.
November 16, 2009
Environmental review of Excelsior Energy final
The Iron Range coal gasification project still is waiting for a customer to buy electricity.
By John Myers , November 16, 2009
Former Buhl athlete freed from prison
Questions remain unanswered, but a man who grew up as a talented student-athlete in the Iron Range town of Buhl — before becoming a convicted murderer — has been released from an Illinois prison after serving 17 years of a life sentence.
By Mark Stodghill , November 16, 2009
United Taconite calls back 500 employees on Iron Range 
More than 500 employees of United Taconite’s operations in Forbes and Eveleth are returning to full-time hours as Cliffs Natural Resources prepares to restart its second furnace at the facility this weekend.
November 14, 2009
United Taconite workers return to full schedules
More than 500 employees of United Taconite’s operations in Forbes and Eveleth are returning to full-time hours as Cliffs Natural Resources prepares to restart its second furnace at the facility this weekend.
By Peter Passi , November 13, 2009
Railroad bridge south of Knife River gone
The bridge, known for its narrow space between abutments and various graffiti over the years, will be replaced this spring. It means a detour on 61 will be in place at least through December and again when bridge and road construction begins in the spring.
By Mike Creger , November 13, 2009
Hibbing reaches Class AA semifinals in volleyball
Kate Lange spiked home Hibbing’s final four points as the Bluejackets edged New London-Spicer 3-2 in a Minnesota high school volleyball Class AA quarterfinal match Thursday night at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
By News Tribune , November 13, 2009
Virginia man accused of setting neighbor's door on fire
A man accused of setting fire to his neighbor's door faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of a felony charge.
By FOX 21 News , November 12, 2009
Prep Report: Section swimming meets get under way
Area swimmers begin the postseason this weekend by participating in one of three section meets in hopes of advancing to the state meet Nov. 19-21 at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center.
By News Tribune , November 12, 2009
Side Lake man admits to growing marijuana
A Side Lake man pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court in Duluth to growing more than 1,000 marijuana plants on his property.
November 12, 2009
State prep volleyball tournament capsules
November 11, 2009
Hibbing: The recovery that didn’t happen
HIBBING — The Hibbing area has the highest jobless rate of any city in the state. It’s also in the center of the state’s taconite mining industry. The industry is seeing a mild rebound after a summer shutdown, but so far the upturn has skipped Hibbing.
By Bob Kelleher , November 10, 2009
Mountain Iron receives loan to upgrade wastewater system
The city of Mountain Iron learned Monday it will receive a low-interest $599,250 loan from the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority to help rehabilitate its wastewater treatment system. The 20-year loan will be offered at a 2.2 percent interest rate.
November 10, 2009
Hibbing: The recovery that wasn’t
The Hibbing area has the highest jobless rate of any city in the state. Mining accounts for only 3 percent of the jobs in St. Louis County, but a recent study gives the industry credit for one-third of St. Louis County’s gross regional product.
By Bob Kelleher , November 09, 2009
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