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• Excavator Demolishes Dollar Barn Following Fire, Red Cross Steps In

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  Cook, MN (NNCNOW.com) - Fire crews responded to the Dollar Barn on South River Road just before 7 p.m. Monday.

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  Baby Boomers Soon to Outnumber Students - Responding With Long Term Healthcar Plans

  The baby boomer generation will soon outnumber students in public schools. In response to this and similar striking statistics 12–hundred people attended the 2013 Age and Disability Conference Monday.

• The IRRRB Approves the 2014 Budget

  Eveleth, MN (NNCNOW.com) --- The IRRRB approved their 2014 budget Monday.

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  Excelsior Energy's Mesaba Energy Project Considers Restructuring the Loan

  Eveleth, MN (NNCNOW.com) --- Excelsior Energy's Mesaba energy project has been an ongoing concern on the Iron Range for almost a decade.

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  Superior Residents File Suit, Claiming City Responsible for Flooding in Homes

  Superior, WI (NNCNOW.com) - At least six Superior couples have filed suit against the city, claiming negligence on the city's part caused flood damage in their homes.

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  One Year Later: Latest Figures in Northland Flood Recovery Efforts

  Duluth, MN (NNCNOW.com) - This week marks the one year anniversary of the 2012 flood, when 10 inches of rain fell in less than 24 hours, causing $108 million in damage to 13 counties, and three tribal nations. According to Duluth Mayor Don Ness, while some bridges, streets, and culverts have been repaired, work in Duluth is only about 30 percent complete.

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  Superior Celebrates 40 Years of Volunteer Work

  Superior, WI (NNCNOW.com) ---The Retired and Senior Volunteer program is celebrating four decades of volunteer service in Superior and Douglas County.

• Think Tank Warns of Cuts to Rural Development

  Cloquet, MN (NNCNOW.com)-- Research conducted by Minnesota 20/20 indicates that federal spending cuts could harm rural areas in the Northland.

• Part of Lakewalk to be Closed for Repairs

  Duluth, MN (NNCNOW.com) --- A portion of the Lakewalk will be closed Tuesday, June 18, while city crews work to repair the area and pave it.

• Intoxicated Sandstone Daycare Provider Charged

  Sandstone, MN (NNCNOW.com)--- A daycare provider from Sandstone who was intoxicated when a 2-year-old girl in her care was found walking on a busy highway has been charged.

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