Minnesota’s Hidden Gold Panning Adventures Await You
From the historic gold rush of the 1800s to today’s panning adventures, Minnesota's gold story is full of surprises.
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Strange But True – Minnesota’s Queen City Once Had Monkey Island
My dad was telling me stories about visiting the monkeys at the park when he was a kid. I didn't believe him until I looked up this strange but true piece of history. Here's the story about Monkey Island.
‘Grandpa Is Rolling Over In His Grave’ After Japanese Company Acquires U.S. Steel
I grew up on the iron range, and you were called a traitor if you bought a Japanese car. Now a complete turnaround has a Japanese company owning U.S. Steel. What's this mean for our future?
Minnesota’s Grand Canyon Opens New Scenic Overlook
There's a place that has been dubbed the Grand Canyon of Minnesota. They've just opened up a new scenic overlook for the season.
Jason Voorhees is Chained to the Bottom of This Minnesota Lake
Imagine going for a swim or dive in a Minnesota lake and finding the statue of fictional serial killer Jason Voorhees in the water with you.
Fire Destroys 2 Squad Cars in Iron Range City of Virginia
Fire has destroyed two police squad cars in the Iron Range city of Virginia.
Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Role in Iron Range Murder
A Hibbing man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his role in the killing of a man in the woods of northern Minnesota.
Subsidies for Iron Range Plant Awaiting Gov. Dayton’s OK
Iron Range officials hope to see Gov. Mark Dayton's signature on bills that include millions of dollars in subsidies for an unidentified wood siding manufacturer.
Authorities Investigating Iron Range Death
Authorities are investigating how a 20-year-old Hibbing man ended up dead near a former mine on the Iron Range.
House Republicans Take Aim at Iron Range Investment Board
Republican lawmakers in the Minnesota House are taking aim at a state agency that invests in the Iron Range and whose structure was called into question earlier this year.