Virginia

New Sub’s First Sea Trials Completed

The newest Virginia-class submarine built at Newport News Shipbuilding is undergoing a series of sea trials before being delivered to the Navy later this month.

2013/05/08

Tommies Blog: St. Thomas Faces Williams In Elite 8

The St. Thomas men’s basketball team left Wednesday morning for the Elite Eight in Salem, Va., after narrowly beating Calvin College 63-62 in the NCAA Division III Sweet 16 last Saturday night.

2013/03/21

Florida State Tips Virginia 53-51 On Snaer’s Shot

Snaer’s left-handed runner in heavy traffic with 4 seconds left Thursday lifted the Seminoles to a 53-51 win over Virginia after the Cavaliers had fought back from an 11-point deficit to take the lead in the game’s final seconds.

2013/03/07

Virginia MN Man Sentenced To 120 Months In Prison Over Meth

A 33-year-old man from Virginia, Minn., was sentenced Tuesday for conspiring to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine.

2012/12/11

Cravaack, Nolan Reprise Themes In Last Debate

Republican Rep. Chip Cravaack and Democrat Rick Nolan reprised their disagreements on Medicare, jobs and the effectiveness of Congress in their final debate in a nationally watched House race in northeastern Minnesota.

2012/10/31

Smoke From Wildfires Blankets Northern Minnesota

Smoke is hanging in the skies over a large part of of northern Minnesota as it drifts from the wildfires in the northwest corner of the state.

2012/10/03

Nolan Backed By Steelworkers Union In Minn.’s 8th

Democrat Rick Nolan has won the backing of the steelworkers union on the Iron Range as he tries to unseat Republican Rep. Chip Cravaack in northeastern Minnesota.

2012/09/26

Following Danica Patrick: Virginia 529 College Savings 250

The biggest story at JR Motorsports wasn’t Danica Patrick this weekend. Well, not directly.

Shortly before the green flag at Richmond International Raceway for the Nationwide series race, news broke that longtime competition director – and sometimes crew chief – Tony Eury Sr. had left the company.

2012/09/10

Only 2 Of 9 Tornado Sirens In Virginia, Minn. Work

City officials in Virginia will decide whether it’s time to replace an aging warning siren system after seven of the nine units failed to sound during a recent test.

2012/08/02

Authorities Investigating Apparent Arson In St. Louis Co.

The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an apparent arson that destroyed a wooden bridge over the Pike River Thursday near Virginia, Minn.

2012/07/13

Colorful State Rep. Rukavina To Leave Minn. House

A 26-year veteran lawmaker known for his impassioned speeches and irreverent, borderline uncouth remarks is retiring from the Minnesota House.

2012/05/11

2 Die In 1-Vehicle Rollover In St. Louis County

Two people have died in a one-vehicle rollover in St. Louis County of northeastern Minnesota.

2011/12/04

Man Indicted For Kidnap, Assault Of Estranged Wife

A grand jury has indicted a Minnesota man accused of kidnapping and assaulting his estranged wife and taking her to Texas and Mexico.

2011/09/22