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Articles from the September 23, 2017 edition


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  • NWS: Kimball cloud formation likely scud cloud

    Sep 23, 2017

    By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] KIMBALL, Wis. - It appears the possible tornado that was reported to have touched down in Kimball shortly before noon wasn't actually a tornado. According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, the cloud formation is actually what is known as a scud cloud. "We also saw the same photo, and at least from what we had seen ... it looks like it's just what we call a scud cloud," said Bill Leatham, with the NWS-Duluth. "Scud clouds are small, ragged,...

  • Ironwood cross country team holds pasta feed

    Sep 23, 2017

    By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD - Those participating in today's Bridges and Bluffs Half Marathon had the opportunity for some last minute carbo-loading while picking up their race packets Friday night as the Cold Iron Brewery in Ironwood also played host to the Ironwood cross country team's spaghetti feed. "It's been going very well, it's hopping in here," coach Ben Schmandt said. "Definitely, the people are coming in. It's a beautiful night and it's going to be a great...

  • Historic Ironwood Theatre roof repairs pegged at $100,000

    Sep 23, 2017

    By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] IRONWOOD — The Ironwood City Commission on Monday will consider a request to provide a $60,000 loan to repair the roof of the Historic Ironwood Theatre. Commissioners will discuss the request during their twice monthly regular meeting at the Memorial Building. The specific request from HIT is to develop or amend a lease agreement to address building roof repairs. In a Sept. 21 letter to the city, HIT managing director Bruce Greenhill estimates the roof repair project at $100,000. A $29,505 state g...

  • Community calendar

    Sep 23, 2017

    Saturday, Sept. 23 Community Pickleball Paddlers, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Mercer School gymnasium. 715-776-4588. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Sunday, Sept. 24 Alcoholics Anonymous, 1 p.m., closed meeting, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. Mercer Health and Wellness Pickleball, 3-6 p.m., Mercer Community Center. Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Wesley United Methodist Church, Ironwood. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Sharon Lutheran Church, Bessemer. area74.org....

  • Teresa 'Tess' Vernetti

    Sep 23, 2017

    WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Teresa "Tess" Vernetti, 73, of Wakefield, formerly of Ironwood, passed away Wednesday evening, Sept. 20, 2017. Tess was born on Oct. 2, 1943, in Hurley, Wis., a daughter of Charles John and Anna Leone (Younger) Baron. On May 18, 1962, Tess was united in marriage to Donald J. Vernetti, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hurley. Together they were blessed with four children. She loved being surrounded by her family. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought Tess immense...