The Hill Annex Mine State Park, just north of Grand Rapids will begin their fossil-hunting tours and guided, historical bus tours on Friday, May 25.

According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the park will be open to the public Fridays and Saturdays, from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m., from May 25 through September 1. The grounds include a historic iron-ore mine, an interpretive museum with a gift shop, a picnic area and access to the Mesabi Bike Trail.

The Northland councils of the Knights of Columbus will be hosting a fundraiser from May 9 through May 12, to raise funds for the Shriners Hospital in Minneapolis.

The Knights of Columbus will be selling freshly grilled hot dogs and brats, chips and soda for only $2.00 and $3.00 at local Super One stores.

The Shiners Hospital, which enables children to receive life-changing care at free or reduced cost for families, receives 100% of the funds raised. Local Knights of Columbus chapters have raised more than $250,000 over the past 14 years.

The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal organization that donates funds to a number of national charitable organizations. Last year, 70 million hours of time was volunteered nationally. For more information please contact local Chair, Denny Krenner at 218-729-7804.

Range Shrine Circus

Hibbing Memorial Building

May 4, 5, 6, 2012

Adults-$7 Over 18

Kids- $6 13-18

12 & Under: FREE

Friday-10:30 AM and 7:00 PM

Saturday-1:00 and 7:00 PM

Sunday-1:00 PM

Tickets Available at:

Freedom Gas Stations, Hardees, Hibbing Memorial Building, Jubilee, L & M Supply, Nashwauk Hardware Hank, & Super One Stores