November 21, 2009

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Referendum Supporters Outnumbered Opponents At Meeting
The Saint Louis County School District is working to gain support for a school consolidation referendum. The plan would close the Orr school, but many parents and teachers say they support the referendum anyway.

Police Still Searching For Suspect In Hibbing Hit-and-Run
Police are still searching for the driver who hit an 81-year old woman in Hibbing Tuesday night, leaving the elderly woman seriously hurt.

Oberstar To Receive Award
U.S. Congressman James Oberstar will receive an award from Northeast Law Enforcement Administrator’s Council on Nov. 29th at the Chisholm City Hall.

MN Discovery Center to Close Temporarily, Jobs Affected
The center operates on a $10 million dollar endowment and transitional subsidy from a non-profit organization formed by the Iron Range Resources Board, that was to be phased out over a five-year period.

One Person Seriously Injured In Rollover Near Eveleth
One person was seriously injured Thursday just south of Eveleth when their truck rolled over.

MN Governor's Christmas Tree To Come From Carlton Co.
This year the Christmas Tree that will be placed at Minnesota’s State Capitol will be chopped down in Carlton County.

81 Year Old Hospitalized Following Hibbing Hit & Run
An 81 year old woman remains hospitalized today following a hit and run accident in Hibbibg on Tuesday evening. According to the Hibbing police department Irene Berarducci was struck by a vehicle in the area of 1st Avenue and 26th Street. The vehicle fled the scene traveling south on 1st Avenue.

Minnesota Unemployment Up for October
The Minnesota Department of Employment released their October employment numbers Thursday.

Border Patrol Agent Pleads Guilty
The Border Patrol agent who struck and killed a doctor near the Gunflint trail on Halloween of 2007 has pleaded guilty to a failure to drive with due care.