UPDATED 8 P.M.: Winter storm warning begins noon Saturday
A winter storm approaching the Northland could drop 8 to 11 inches of snow by the time it's done on Sunday.
January 02, 2009 
Mesabi East girls edge Duluth Marshall in overtime
Duluth Marshall had three players reach double figures in points, including 17 from Meghan Flattery, but the Hilltoppers fell short in overtime, losing 71-63 to Mesabi East in a nonconference high school girls basketball game at the Marshall gym on Monday night.
December 23, 2008
Ringleader of meth operation sentenced to 292 months
The ringleader of a methamphetamine distribution organization that operated in northern Minnesota has been sentenced to more than 24 years in prison, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minneapolis said.
By News Tribune , December 20, 2008
Iron Range residents hear progress of mesothelioma study
University researchers meet with Iron Range residents Thursday and vow to “get to the bottom” of the real effects of taconite dust.
By Janna Goerdt , December 19, 2008
Probation ordered in highway gunfire incident
A Mountain Iron man was placed on two years probation Monday and ordered to spend 90 days in the Northeast Regional Corrections Center after pleading guilty in connection with shooting a gun into a passing vehicle.
By Mark Stodghill , December 15, 2008
Cliffs Natural Resources expects 39 percent taconite decrease in 2009
Cliffs Natural Resources expects its six North American taconite mines to process 39 percent less iron ore in 2009 than they will in 2008.
December 09, 2008
Hibbing native McHale takes over as Timberwolves coach
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota basketball legend Kevin McHale tumbled in one tumultuous Monday from beleaguered boss to coach of a Timberwolves franchise that is driving fans away with every mounting loss.
By Jerry Zgoda , December 09, 2008
US Steel announces temporary shutdown at Keetac
Another Minnesota taconite mine is facing a temporary shutdown as the steel industry throttles back production.
By
Peter Passi
, December 03, 2008
Windmills at Iron Range wind farm grind to a halt after defects found
Minnesota Power’s Taconite Ridge wind farm isn’t producing nearly as much electricity as anticipated in recent months, with seven of the 10 wind turbines shut off for repairs.
By Janna Goerdt , December 02, 2008
