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ANGORA- “A thousand years ago the Norsemen were here,” said Micah Hodge. Or at least we can imagine. That was the theme behind the Festival of Skalds, held publicly for the first time this …
ELY – Packed houses filled the Vermilion Community College Fine Arts Theatre last weekend for “Looking Skyward,” a multimedia production, featuring dance, live music, poetry, photos, videos and …
REGIONAL— Thousands of acres of prime wildlife habitat in northern Minnesota could be affected as a result of a decision by the state’s Department of Natural Resources to include Wildlife …
REGIONAL— The Minnesota Court of Appeals has ordered a stay on PolyMet Mining’s water discharge permit pending further action by the courts. The order, issued Tuesday, is a major victory for …
NETT LAKE – A band bound to the North Country will be gracing the stage at Wild Waters Music Fest in Duluth next week. Native to Nett Lake, the band War Bonnet is a natural fit in the concert …
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Whenever we experience the loss of a loved one, we’re confronted with the pain of grief and those pesky existential questions that bubble to the surface of our busy lives. Often, we’re asked to …
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TOWER— Former Tower City Clerk-Treasurer Linda Keith has rescinded her approval of a settlement agreement with the city of Tower, a decision that resulted in her automatic dismissal and the loss of …
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LAKE VERMILION— Some area lake associations may soon be deploying more loon nesting platforms as part of a $7.5 million BP oil spill settlement approved last fall. Longtime loon researcher Kevin …