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The Sturgeon River Chapter of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association (MDHA) is gearing up for its annual banquet, scheduled for Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Mt. Iron, Minnesota. Doors will open at 4:00

On August 28th beginning at 7:00 pm, “Songs of The Anishinaabeg, A Night Sky Drum Program” will be held in St. Mary’s Hall. It will be a special evening of Anishinaabeg Nagamon, where the Night Sky Drum group will share songs and drum teachings. A suggested donation of $10 for adults and $5 for those under 18 will be accepted at the door.

VinE, also known as Volunteers in Education, has been serving students in Northeast Minnesota since its founding in 2008. The organization’s core mission is to engage the community in educating its students, supporting their growth, and preparing them for productive citizenship. VinE currently serves schools within the St. Louis County, Mt. Iron-Buhl, and Rock Ridge Public School Districts and is excited to work with students again during the 2025-2026 school year.

I was recently issued a 2024 Dodge Durango, replacing my 2019 Dodge Charger. Dodge discontinued making the Dodge Charger for a few years but is supposed to be coming back. State Patrol’s main squads are Dodge Durango or the Ford F-150. The State Patrol issues new squads to troopers when the vehicle reaches approximately 120,000 miles. The retired squads are then auctioned off online to the highest bidder.

This is a high-risk time of year for West Nile Virus transmission. Activity in mosquitoes, humans, and animals typically peaks in the latter half of the summer. WNV is regularly found in the U.S. and birds serve as the primary host of the disease. The virus circulates between infected birds and mosquitoes.

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Babbitt, Minnesota, may not be the biggest dot on the map, but it sure knows how to make a traveler feel at home. Tucked deep in the Northwoods, this is the kind of place where you can swap your dress shoes for hiking boots, your phone signal for fresh air, and your worries for a fishing pole.