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šŸŒ± How Virginia responders helped after a teenā€™s serious ATV crash

Virginia, Minnesota Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Virginia? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How Virginia responders helped after a teenā€™s serious ATV crash
  • See which Virginia residents recently appeared in St. Louis County court records
  • Meet the Virginia painter whose walleye art will appear statewide.

Also on today's calendar: DJ Trivia at Sawmill Saloon and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Friday: Hazy sun, temps: high: 76, low: 47.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 76 and low of 49 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Teen driver airlifted after ATV crash in Leiding Township (wdio.com) ā€” A Virginia ambulance crew helped transport a 15-year-old boy after a serious ATV crash near Cedar View Drive in Leiding Township, west of Orr, on August 4. The teen was airlifted from the Orr airport to a Duluth-area hospital, and investigators say speed and inexperience may have contributed while the St. Louis County Sheriffā€™s Office continues its investigation.
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2. Matters of Record for Aug. 5, 2026 (duluthnewstribune.com) ā€” Recent St. Louis County court records include several Virginia residents sentenced for offenses ranging from shoplifting and theft to impaired driving and arson, with many receiving stayed adjudications and probation. The roundup, drawn from public courthouse records, also lists outcomes for defendants from nearby Iron Range communities, underscoring how local courts are handling a wide variety of criminal and traffic cases.
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3. DNR selects Virginia artist's walleye painting for 2027 stamp contest (kaxe.org) ā€” A Virginia artist, John Barnard, won the DNRā€™s 2027 walleye stamp contest, putting local talent on anglersā€™ licenses statewide. His hobby painting now helps fund walleye stocking and trout habitat work, as thousands of voluntary and required fish stamps raise money to support Minnesotaā€™s popular game fish and their changing lake environments.
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4. Douglas County Circuit Court for July 27-31, 2026 (superiortelegram.com) ā€” Douglas Countyā€™s latest Circuit Court records include a case involving a 48-year-old resident of Virginia alongside several Superior-area defendants. The listing details charges, plea outcomes, jail time, probation terms, fines, and restitution, reflecting how regional legal issues can directly touch people who live in or near Virginia.
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  • Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Virginia. Apply here.
  • Sherwin-Williams posted a job opening for Customer Service Delivery Driver in Virginia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Virginia here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Virginia

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