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🌱 Which Virginia-area residents recently appeared in St. Louis County court?

Good morning Virginia! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Virginia-area residents recently appeared in St. Louis County court?
  • Want to mentor local youth? 4-H in Virginia needs volunteers
  • How Virginia residents are shaping St. Louis County’s opioid settlement spending

Also on today's calendar: Play It Forward: Spring Savings Tour and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Cooler with showers around, with a high of 59 and low of 21 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, breezy and colder, temps: high: 31, low: 20.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high of 38 and low of 20 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Matters of Record for April 15, 2026 (duluthnewstribune.com) — Recent St. Louis County court records include several cases involving residents of Virginia and nearby Iron Range communities, detailing charges, fines, probation terms, and occasional prison sentences. Published as part of the public record, the list spans a range of offenses from traffic violations to more serious crimes, offering residents a snapshot of recent court outcomes.
   

2. North St. Louis County 4-H celebrates National Volunteer Week - Hometown Focus (hometownfocus.us) — If you live in or near Virginia, you can support local youth by volunteering with North St. Louis County 4-H through the University of Minnesota Extension office in town. The program relies on more than 8,600 volunteers statewide, including 41 in the north county, to build leadership, service, and career skills in young people.
   

3. St. Louis County hosts listening sessions for input on Opioid Funds (wdio.com) — St. Louis County recently held an opioid funding listening session in Virginia, giving local residents a chance to weigh in on how future settlement dollars should be spent. Feedback from that meeting and a Duluth session will guide 2026 funding proposals and 2027 projects, with officials emphasizing collaboration, flexibility, and support for frontline organizations tackling the opioid crisis.
   

4. DNT Eveleth home delivery routes and carrier memories (hometownfocus.us) — A 1928 Virginia Frolic Parade featuring carriers from Virginia and nearby towns anchors this nostalgic look at Duluth News Tribune delivery routes and newspaper culture across the Iron Range. The story traces paperboys’ lives, Eveleth businesses, and family connections, highlighting how Virginia and neighboring communities were tied together by early home delivery and bus routes.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Virginia. Apply here.
  • TransPerfect posted a job opening for Remote Bilingual Interpreter in Virginia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Virginia here.

Ok Virginia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Virginia

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Virginia

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.