IRON JUNCTION — Republican Cal Warwas has kicked off his campaign for a second term in Minnesota’s House of Representatives.
The third-generation miner and lifelong Iron Ranger was first elected in 2024.
Warwas’ 7B district serves a huge swath of the Iron Range and includes the communities of Chisholm, Buhl, Eveleth and Biwabik.
According to his campaign website, top issues include creating employment opportunities, tax reform and mining.
“Iron Range mining taxes drive the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board, and [are] responsible for millions in economic development each and every year in the Taconite Assistance Area,” his campaign page stated. “Properly managing the resources of our Range is of the highest priority.”
As of Tuesday, Jan. 20, no candidate seeking the DFL endorsement has yet been announced.
Precinct caucuses for state elections are slated for Tuesday, Feb. 3. More information on how to participate in local caucuses is available on the Secretary of State’s website.
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Contributed/Elizabeth Wickum via Mustang Girls BasketballThe Kelliher/Northome Mustangs' only loss this season was in December 2025 to Mountain Iron-Buhl, 100-90, and the Rangers' only loss was in February to Rock Ridge, 79-67. -
Contributed/Minnesota SenateIn seeking to move the date, Eichorn waived his rights to a speedy trial, but said he does intend to proceed to a jury trial. -
Contributed/Warroad SchoolsWarroad and Moorhead won the 2026 boys hockey titles, marking the first back-to-back all Northland champions in the two-class era. -
Larissa Donovan/KAXEProsecutors now allege John Tobias, 58 of rural Park Rapids, also left a threatening voicemail for state Rep. Krista Knudsen of Lake Shore. -
Contributed/Minnesota Department of TransportationMnDOT staff will answer questions and collect feedback for an ongoing study of the high-traffic area connecting neighborhoods, recreators and businesses. -
Contributed/Koochiching County Sheriff's OfficeA GoFundMe page stated 35-year-old Ashley Kittelson leaves behind three young children and she dedicated her life to serving others. -
Lorie ShaullTownship residents will have a direct impact on their township's annual tax levy, and many townships host supervisor elections on March 10, 2026. -
Scott Rodgerson/UnsplashThe 29-year-old man hit a tree on a sharp corner. Another snowmobiler died on the trail in February. -
Staples-Motley junior Ronnie Noska is KAXE's second-ever North Star Student. Noska's hard work has led to a successful career on the court, and she continues to grow as a leader off of it.
