Nashwauk

Events this week include a Celebration of Nations in Brainerd, a candlelit adventure at Lake Bemidji State Park and an open house at the Grand Rapids Fire Hall.

David Bruns, Sheila Jensen, Anthony Marinaro and Riley Savolainen are running for City Council.

The mining company celebrated a $770 million federal loan and the production of its first concentrate at a blast event Sept. 17, 2026. Two days earlier, it announced the "next phase of investment" at an Itasca County Board meeting.

The Itasca County Sheriff's Office determined the bomb threat at the mine was not credible. Now, they've turned the investigation to the threat itself, which is a felony.

Mesaba State Rooms lodging project did not align with city plans, Nashwauk City Council decided.

Events this week include Mines and Pines Revisited in Hibbing, a program on pond critters at Lake Bemidji State Park and a night out in Brainerd.

Judge Heidi Chandler said Cyndy Martin has shown remorse and accepted responsibility for her actions that led to Carter Haithcock’s death, is amenable to probation and has broad support of friends and family.

Events this week include county fairs in Bagley, Brainerd, Chisholm and Northome.

Mesabi Metallics is opening a mine and processing plant on the Iron Range, spurring job opportunities and a chance to join the global transition to low-carbon steel.

Crowds of varying sizes showed up in both the sunshine and during a heavy downpour for annual Fourth of July parades in Iron Range communities.