Virginia MN

The invasive insect was confirmed by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture in southern Aitkin County, Virginia and northern Pine County. All three areas are quarantined.

Events this week include an orchestra performance and dementia program in Bemidji, the Orchid Quartet in Virginia and the Legendary Women of Brainerd Public Schools.

Cleveland-Cliffs says the temporary idles "are necessary to re-balance working capital needs and consume excess pellet inventory," according to a statement.

The time capsule was opened as part of a celebration of the new St. Louis County office building in Virginia.

Events this week include "Murder on the Orient Express" in Grand Rapids, a Voyageurs Wolf Project presentation at the Sax-Zim Bog and an inclusive game night in Bemidji.

The contents of two time capsules from the last century will be revealed in Virginia on Feb. 25, 2025, along with tours of the Government Services Center opened in 2019.

Other events this week include the "Inaaband Mitigwaki" artist reception, birding basics and "Misery" in Bemidji; "Love Crazy" in Bigfork; and "As She Likes It" in Virginia.

Other Northern Minnesota events include author talks in Brainerd and Bemidji, a freshwater jellyfish webinar, BSU jazz fest, "Misery" in Bemidji and First Friday Artwalk in Grand Rapids.

Events this week include theater in Pequot Lakes and crafts in Bemidji. Plus a pollinators lecture in Grand Rapids, Barkin' Boba in Bemidji and a mental health webinar.

The assistant dance coach was filmed performing a racist rap and has since resigned her position. But at a community meeting, parents said issues of systemic racism run deeper.