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1901 March 9, 1901-A ticket for the upcoming village election was placed in nomination by a class of people who have in mind the best interests of the entire community.   1911 March 8, 1911-Despite the fact there were few contests on hand, there were about 150 residents of the village present at the caucus. March 8, 1911-The town of Lincoln was organized at a meeting of the Itasca County Board. March 8, 1911-The initial number of The Iron Index newspaper will be issued at Marble. March 8, 19...

It didn’t take long for Doug White to decide the state’s lawsuit against his business, a gas station, convenience store and casino on Highway 35 outside Bigfork, was a political hit job. The owner of Your Lucky Mercantile was sued in October for noncompliance with Montana’s mask mandate, along with four other Flathead County businesses. Between his outspoken Republican politics, a 36-foot yacht that “probably has the largest Trump flag that you could have on it” and wha...

Minnesota’s first case of COVID-19 was identified on March 6, 2020.  Since then, Itasca County has seen 3,141 cases, 46 deaths, 221 hospitalizations, 49 intensive care unit stays, and 9,297 first vaccinations.  “What a year,” said Kelly Chandler, Itasca County Public Health division manager.  “We did not know in March 2020 how COVID spread; now we know it is primarily airborne.  We know that good hygiene, including hand washing, is important, but even more import...

What you need to know about vaccinations in St. Louis, Carlton, Douglas, Itasca, Lake counties The Duluth Media Group is publishing information about COVID-19 vaccinations as a public service. This list will be updated daily as needed. Written By: News Tribune | × Editors note: The News Tribune is no longer updating this story. For updated information on what you need to know about vaccinations in the Northland, visit the Duluth Media Groups vaccine tracker. Common questions W...

Bigfork community raises over $10,000 for Salvation Army The Bigfork community came together in a big way this holiday season raising more than $10,000 for the Salvation Army. and last updated 2021-03-01 18:36:03-05 BIGFORK — The Bigfork community came together in a big way this holiday season raising more than $10,000 for the Salvation Army. The Bigfork Chamber of Commerce -- thanks to the generous help of Bigfork residents -- helped raise more than $10,000 during this year’s “V...

By Alicia Bauman

  Deer River Fire Department Chief Jordan Osse stated at Mondays regular city council meeting, that a recruitment event on March 3, 2021 will be held at the fire hall.  “We must have had 100 shares on there [Facebook],” Osse said. “Hoping we can get a handful there. I’ve made a couple calls to the banks, for them to put the message on the reader board. Hoping for a good turnout.”    Firefighters will be present to answer questions and give a tour of the fire...

Lawmakers proposed to cut two tribal health positions within the Department of Public Health and Human Services. Gov. Greg Gianforte opposes the cuts.

Lawmakers proposed to cut two tribal health positions within the Department of Public Health and Human Services. Gov. Greg Gianforte opposes the cuts.

On a mostly party-line vote with Republicans in favor, the Montana House Wednesday endorsed a bill to prohibit local governments from regulating any food packaging or containers, such as plastic or Styrofoam.