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Warrant issued for Hermantown man minutes before couple found dead

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Warrant issued for Hermantown man minutes before couple found dead

57% Right coverage: 14 sources

HERMANTOWN — A judge had issued a warrant to apprehend a man about 30 minutes before he was found dead with his wife in an apparent domestic violence shooting Friday. Bradley Duane Nelson, 63, was under a civil commitment for mental illness and had been off his medications and acting aggressively toward family members, according to court records. His wife, Lissette Joy Nelson, 62, had been staying away from their Hermantown home out of fear for …See the Story

Reader's View: Protect Minnesota resources from data centers

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Reader's View: Protect Minnesota resources from data centers

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Hermantown officials seem to be stonewalling residents over an issue that could affect citizens around the region. The Star Tribune reported on May 21 that residents have been trying to get information about a proposed development in the southwestern part of the city. A citizen asked what city councilors know about what’s going on, and Mayor Wayne Boucher responded, “Not anything that’s public.” That’s because the city has signed a nondisclosure…Read Article

Local View: Transparency a must in Hermantown development review

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Local View: Transparency a must in Hermantown development review

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Recent reports are that the city of Hermantown may be contemplating the development of a hyperscale data center within its borders and that the city, so far, has declined to confirm the reports. This is concerning on a few levels. Hyperscale data centers, which range in size into the millions of square feet, require massive amounts of energy, water, and metals, resources we can’t lightly just hand over to the world’s wealthiest corporations. Dat…Read Article

Potential large-scale industrial development signals growth in Hermantown

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

HERMANTOWN — The possibility of a nearly 400-acre light industrial development in Hermantown signals continued growth, with the potential to create thousands of jobs and positive impacts on the local tax base, according to city officials. The city is under a non-disclosure agreement with Mortenson, a Minneapolis construction engineering firm. It's not uncommon for a city to agree to not publicly share information about a prospective developer th…Hermantown · Hermantown See the Story

Lawmaker's View: This legislative session, we fought for the Northland

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

With the close of the 2025 legislative session, I’m proud to report that northern Minnesota had more than a seat at the table; we had leverage to achieve results for our region. From the very beginning, I made it clear my top priority was protecting the essential services and economic lifelines on which northern Minnesota depends. At times, that meant pushing back against proposals that would have left rural Minnesota behind. At other times, it …Hermantown · Hermantown Read Article

Former Mirage Forward Hailey Jussila to Continue Career at Sacred Heart

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Former Mirage forward Hailey Jussila has found her next college home. After spending last year with the Quinnipiac Bobcats, Jussila is now a member of the Sacred Heart Pioneers. The Pioneers play out of the New England Women’s Hockey Alliance. It’s a fresh start for Jussila, who last appeared in a game for the Mirage in 2024. She had 48 points in 61 games of action for Proctor/Hermantown. Categories: College, SportsHermantown · Hermantown Read Article

Hermantown police ID couple killed in domestic violence shooting

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

HERMANTOWN — Authorities have identified a couple found dead in their home from an apparent domestic violence-related shooting Friday. Lissette Joy Nelson, 62, and Bradley Duane Nelson, 63, were pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Hermantown Police Department. No further details on the circumstances were released. “No other individuals were found inside the residence, and there are no outstanding suspects related to this incident,” th…Hermantown · Hermantown See the Story

2 Dead in Hermantown Domestic Violence Incident

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

HERMANTOWN — Two bodies were found in a home shortly after an apparent domestic violence-related shooting Friday morning, authorities said. The Hermantown Police Department and St. Louis County Sheriff's Office were called to a residence on the 4300 block of Midway Road, near Arrowhead Road, around 9 a.m. regarding a "physical domestic violence" report. Officers "quickly determined" two people were dead, police said in a news release. The agenci…Hermantown · Hermantown See the Story

Senator Hauschild Prioritizes Key Wins for Rural EMS and Nursing Homes in Final Health and Human Services Bill - Cook County News-Herald

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On Tuesday, June 10, Senator Grant Hauschild (DFL–Hermantown) released the following statement after voting in support of the final Health and Human Services budget bill… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now CloseHermantown · Hermantown Read Article

Hermantown class of 2025 rocks into the future

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The class of 2025 yielded 160 graduates Sunday afternoon at Amsoil Arena.Hermantown · Hermantown Read Article

St Louis County Deputy Gave Alleged Attacker Ride Before Assault - Charges Claim

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – A St. Louis County deputy was choked by a man after giving him a ride, charges say. Gideon Joseph Martin, 37 of Duluth, was charged with Monday’s assault on a St. Louis County deputy. Martin allegedly wrapped his arms around the deputy’s neck from behind during an assault that lasted around 20 seconds, according to the charges. Martin then ran and spent four hours in a pine tree before he came down to surrender to law enforce…Hermantown · Hermantown Read Article

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