Jesse White

Duluth

Managing Editor at Mesabi Tribune

Articles

Two dead, one injured after Tuesday shooting incident in Chisholm

1 week ago | mesabitribune.com | Jesse White

CHISHOLM — Two people are dead and another is injured following a tragic shooting Tuesday night at a residence in Chisholm. The Chisholm Police Department confirmed by news release early Wednesday evening that a man was shot near 5th Street NW and 2nd Ave. NW Tuesday. He was transported to a local hospital and is expected to survive. kAmqFE H96?
Mesabi Humane Society facing crisis after recent cat rescues

1 week ago | mesabitribune.com | Jesse White

VIRGINIA—The Mesabi Humane Society is facing a crisis following the rescue of more than 60 cats from two homes in Virginia in separate incidents over the past few weeks. According to officials at the facility, the rapid influx of animals has placed “immense pressure on the shelter’s space, staff, and resources” and they are currently unable to intake animals from the public.
Groundbreaking for new Northland Learning Center set for today

1 week ago | mesabitribune.com | Jesse White

MOUNTAIN IRON—With an eye on completion in August 2026, officials from Northland Learning Center (NLC) will gather with others involved in the project Monday in Mountain Iron to celebrate a groundbreaking at the future site of their new school building. Work began at the site of what will eventually be a 34,900 square-foot facility, located east of Mountain Iron City Hall, in early May, NLC officials say. kAm%96 8C@F?53C62<:?8 H:== 36 96=5 2E b A]>]k^AmkAm!=2?D 42== 7@C E96 S`f]d >:==:@?
Annual mid-summer celebration set for Kaleva Island

2 weeks ago | mesabitribune.com | Jesse White

It’s June on the Iron Range which means a lot of different things to a lot of different folks. To those who enjoy the annual Midsummer Festival at Kaleva Island on Long Lake, it means the sauna will be fired up and hot. kAm%9:D J62C’D G6CD:@? @7 E96 2??F2= 6G6?E[ H9:49 92D 366? 2 EC25:E:@? 7@C ?62C=J `__ J62CD[ H:== 36 96=5 7C@> b E@ e A]>] uC:52J[ yF?6 a_[ @?
Two men charged after altercation in Hibbing Friday involving guns

2 weeks ago | mesabitribune.com | Jesse White

HIBBING—Two men are facing charges after an altercation in Hibbing Friday that led to a gun being fired inside a home. Joshua Arthur Ellerman, 46, of Duluth, and Joshua Larren Aragon, 42, of Hibbing, were both charged with felony assault in the 2nd-degree-dangerous weapon and burglary-1st degree-possession of a dangerous weapon/explosive in Sixth District Court in Hibbing Tuesday. kAmt==6C>2? H2D 2=D@ 492C865 H:E9 76=@?J A@DD6DD:@? @7 2>>@^2?J 7:C62C>\4@?G:4E:@?
Public comment period this week on state-wide muskie plan

2 weeks ago | mesabitribune.com | Jesse White

There is a saying in the muskie fishing world that if you catch half the muskies you see, and boat half the muskies you hook, then you’re a good muskie fisherman. And therein lies the sport’s appeal. kAmqFE H92E 5@6D E96 7FEFC6 9@=5 7@C @?6 @7 E96 >@DE A@AF=2C 82>6 7:D9 :? E96 DE2E6—6DA64:2==J @? {2<6 '6C>:=:@?[ H9:49 D66D 962GJ EC277:4 7C@> 2?8=6CD =@@<:?8 E@ =2?5 ?62C\C64@C5 D:K6 >FD<:6D @? E96 =2<6 6249 DF>>6Cnk^AmkAm%9@D6 H:E9 2 DE2<6 :? E96 DA@CE 92G6 2? @AA@CEF?:EJ E@ H6:89\:? @? E92E BF6DE:@?
Former bar manager at Cook VFW slated for trial in August

2 weeks ago | mesabitribune.com | Jesse White

COOK—A former bar manager at the Cook VFW is scheduled to stand trial in August on charges that she allegedly stole over $50,000 from the business over a one-year period. Ashley Lynn Sarazine, 34, of Cook, was charged with three felony counts in June 2024 in Sixth District Court in Virginia and is scheduled for a pre-trial hearing on July 7 and a jury trial starting Aug. 5.
Pride events 'are ways to learn about LGBTQ people and celebrate with community'

3 weeks ago | mesabitribune.com | Jesse White

VIRGINIA—Paul Skrbec believes Pride is about everyone and events like the annual Iron Pride Festival are a great way to promote that sense of community. “We don’t exclude people who don’t identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Queer. All are welcome,” said Skrbec, who is the executive director Range Iron Pride, the non-profit group behind the festival and other area programs. “The fact is most people in the world now know at least one person who is part of the LGBTQ community.
Hibbing council votes to take another step in proposed Highland Hills housing project

3 weeks ago | mesabitribune.com | Jesse White

HIBBING—The Hibbing City Council voted Wednesday to move forward with a concept for the proposed Highland Hills Housing project to do civil site planning at a cost of $6,000.
Virginia man charged with Eveleth arson near Leonidas

3 weeks ago | mesabitribune.com | Jesse White

VIRGINIA—A Virginia man has been charged with arson after authorities say he purposely started a wildfire at the Leonidas Overlook in Eveleth on June 3. Daniel Dean Kruse, 59, was formally charged with one count of felony wildfire arson in Sixth District Court in Virginia Wednesday. kAmp44@C5:?8 E@ 4C:>:?2= 4@>A=2:?E 7:=65 :? E96 42D6[ =2H 6?7@C46>6?E 2==686 zCFD6 =:E 2 =2C86[ >:?:?8 D:K6[ :?5FDEC:2= E:C6[ 2AAC@I:>2E6=J g\`_ 766E E2== @? 7:C6[ H9:49 “7F==J 6?8F=765 :?