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Man Hurt in Accident at Minntac

Submitted by sholt on Wednesday, January 5th, 11:30 am

A man working at Minntac in Mt. Iron suffered minor injuries Tuesday afternoon when he was partially covered by mining material.

According to authorities, a Virginia Ambulance was called to Minntac at around 3pm Tuesday. The man was digging with an excavator in a pile of concentrate, which is used to make taconite pellets. Some of the concentrate fell into the equipment and buried him to the waist.

The Virginia Fire Department, which runs the City's ambulance said the man suffered minor injuries.

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Underwater Hockey

Submitted by rpassal on Friday, November 5th, 7:47 am

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Some athletes at the University of Minnesota's Twin Cities campus have traded hockey sticks and protective gear for flippers and goggles - but they're keeping the puck.

Some faculty members and others are hooked on underwater hockey.

It combines elements of ice hockey and water polo and for most of those who play it, it's serious business.

University researcher Ben Erickson tells The Minnesota Daily the sport has taken him half way around the world and back. Erickson has represented the United States on the national underwater hockey team in Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

Erickson says his club, the Minnesota Loons Underwater Hockey, has male and female athletes from 17 to beyond 50.

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Voyageur Skies: Land of Extremes

Submitted by sholt on Friday, July 23rd, 12:15 pm

Did you ever wonder why it gets so cold in the winter? Why do summer high temperatures fluctuate from the 50s to the 90s?

Voyageurs National Park presents Voyageur Skies: Land of Extremes. Tonight from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm. At the Woodenfrog State Forest Campground Refectory.

Join Mark Seeley, University of Minnesota climatologist and author of Minnesota Weather Almanac, and local photographer Don Breneman as they explore the climate and weather of Voyageurs National Park. The program is recommended for ages 6 and up and is sponsored by the Friends of Voyageurs National Park. No fee or registration is required to attend.

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Yes, There Will Be Indoor Restrooms Soon

Submitted by sholt on Saturday, July 17th, 8:00 am

For the first time in nearly twenty years, indoor restrooms will be returning to the St. Louis County Fairgrounds. Although they will not be ready for this year’s Fair.

According to a press release, permanent facilities are scheduled for installation. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and Minnesota Management and Budget recently approved St. Louis County's application and the necessary agreements allowing the project to proceed. 

Completion is expected by the end of the construction season. “The excellent work of our Legislative Delegation was key to procuring $750,000 in state bonding money for the fairgrounds. This money will also help to complete the extension of the necessary water and sewer lines to the venue, as well as to construct restroom and shower facilities.” 6th District St.

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