Mesabi Tribune

01/09/2026

Virginia firefighters battled a vehicle fire this morning on 12th Street South, just off of 2nd Avenue. The incident was reported around 7:30 and caused traffic delays for morning commuters. No injuries were reported. Firefighters contained the fire to the engine compartment.

01/09/2026

The news at one Iron Range taconite plant keeps getting worse.

01/08/2026

HIBBING – The Hibbing School District is searching its own talent pool to find an individual to serve as interim superintendent.

01/08/2026

Pulsar Helium is expanding its footprint.

01/08/2026

VIRGINIA — One week into the new year, Virginia remains without a Mesabi Humane Society animal control contract.

VIRGINIA—One week into the new year, Virginia remains without a Mesabi Humane Society animal control contract.

01/08/2026

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01/07/2026

Justin Skalko was sworn in Tuesday as a new Virginia City councilor by City Clerk Pam LaBine. Skalko was recently appointed to fill the final year of the term of Gary Friedlieb, a city councilor who resigned his seat late last year.

Justin Skalko was sworn in Tuesday as a new Virginia City councilor by City Clerk Pam LaBine. Skalko was recently appointed to fill the final year of the term of

01/07/2026

HIBBING — The Boys & Girls Club of Hibbing has some fun activities planned for 2026 and is welcoming new members.

HIBBING—The Boys & Girls Club of Hibbing has some fun activities planned for 2026 and is welcoming new members.

01/07/2026

CHISHOLM — The Chisholm School Board has reelected Mark Casey as its board chair, and retained all other leadership roles going for 2026.

CHISHOLM—The Chisholm School Board has reelected Mark Casey as its board chair, and retained all other leadership roles going for 2026.

01/07/2026

HIBBING/CHISHOLM — On Thursday, Jan. 1, five feeder watchers and three field observers participated in the Hibbing/Chisholm area Christmas Bird Count, according to local compiler Christine Olson.

HIBBING/CHISHOLM—On Thursday, Jan. 1, five feeder watchers and three field observers participated in the Hibbing/Chisholm area Christmas Bird Count, according to local compiler Christine Olson.

01/07/2026

HIBBING — The Hibbing Superintendent of Schools, Richard Aldrich, is anticipated to retire before school ends this spring.

HIBBING—The Hibbing Superintendent of Schools, Richard Aldrich, is anticipated to retire before school ends this spring.

01/07/2026

Michelle Jackson is feeling blessed as she and her family head into a new year.