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Pulsar helium strike may be richest ever
BABBITT- An exploratory borehole made history last week with potentially the richest helium discovery on earth. Pulsar Helium Inc. announced Feb. 28, that its Jetstream #1 borehole reached a total … more
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Randy Santel mugs for the camera before devouring a Bamboozler at the Vermilion Club.
Big guy, big eats, big fun
TOWER- Randy Santel travels the country eating, and he makes good money doing it. It’s all thanks to YouTube and the following he’s attracted over the years as he eats portions at … more
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DNR won’t require EIS for Northshore tailings basin project
LAKE COUNTY— The Department of Natural Resources has announced that it won’t require Northshore Mining to conduct an environmental impact statement, or EIS, for its proposal to extend two … more
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Ely senior Hannah Penke shoots under pressure, while senior Sarah Visser looks on.
Ely advances to semi-finals
ESKO—The Timberwolves were set to face top-seeded Cromwell-Wright in the Section 7A semi-finals here on Wednesday night, after the Timberjay’s weekly presstime. The Wolves advanced to the … more
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The Grizzlies’ Louie Panichi grimaces as he puts up a driving shot in the lane.
Warriors edge Grizzlies
FIELD TWP- A questionable no-call on a potential foul against North Wood’s Louie Panichi as he scored on a putback shot at the buzzer gave Deer River a big 78-77 upset road win over the … more
North Woods senior River Cheney is all smiles as she hugs a teammate after scoring her 1,000th career point against Bigfork.
Grizzlies fall to Huskies in heartbreaker
FIELD TWP- The North Woods girls had a disappointing early exit from the Section 7A tournament last Wednesday, with No. 5 seed Bigfork pulling a minor upset over the No. 4 seeded Grizzlies 55-52. But … more
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Wolves drop season finale at home
MT. IRON— The seventh-seeded Timberwolves were facing the lion’s den on Thursday as they were set to face the Rangers on their home hardwood in the opening round of the Section 7A boys … more
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Smoke rises over Bezhik Lake during a wildfire in the spring of 2021. Wildfires have become increasingly intense in the North Country in recent decades as a result of a warming climate.
Fire risk unusually high
REGIONAL— Fire officials in northeastern Minnesota are ramping up their messaging ahead of what could be one the worst spring fire seasons in years. With little snow cover remaining in the area … more
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North Woods performs well at Mt. Iron
MT. IRON- The North Woods archery team traveled to Mt. Iron-Buhl on Saturday for a bullseye and 3D target competition and came back with a fistful of medals. The Grizzlies won the middle school … more
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Most of the region has little to no snow cover at a time of year when snow depths of 20”-28” are more common.
Cold comes with less frequency and intensity
REGIONAL— The North Country is getting much warmer, and that was apparent even before the region experienced its warmest “winter” on record this year. Yet, trying to explain the … more
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A bull moose seen from aircraft in northern Minnesota.
Moose survey shows stable population
REGIONAL— The latest aerial moose survey, released this week by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, shows continued stability in the northeastern Minnesota moose population, albeit … more
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The joy of keeping it simple
This morning began as would any other. A little stiffness in my knees as my feet touched the floor. Strands of hair criss crossing my cheeks, the sign of a restless night’s sleep. I felt a … more
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Wahlsten Rd. house destroyed in fire
VERMILION LAKE TWP- A rural home here was destroyed by fire last Thursday afternoon, Feb. 29, as the result of an apparent chimney fire that quickly spread to the building’s attic. Paul … more
ATVs drivers involved in two area incidents
REGIONAL- Two ATV incidents, including one with serious injuries, kept emergency responders on the run last week. On Friday evening, March 1, the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office responded to … more
State projects $3.7 billion budget surplus
REGIONAL – Minnesota legislators have an even larger budget surplus than anticipated to work with this session. The Minnesota Department of Management and Budget (MMB) released its February … more
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Township elections set for Tuesday, March 12
REGIONAL- The township election season has been quiet except for Greenwood Township, where all three incumbents filed for reelection, but all three will be facing challengers. Township elections are … more
Tickets for Fiddler on the Roof selling fast
ELY- The widely acclaimed musical, “Fiddler on the Roof,” which has captivated audiences for 60 years, is set to open in Ely beginning Thursday, March 14 at the Vermilion Fine Arts … more
Obituaries: March 8, 2024
Michael D. Swor With gratefulness for a life well-lived, we announce the peaceful passing of Michael David Swor, 74, of St. Paul, Minn., and Naples, Fla., on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. In the spirit of … more
Grizzlies, Wolves have tough tourney draws
REGIONAL- The North Woods Grizzlies and Ely Timberwolves will face tough competition for their opening round games in the Section 7A tournament this week, although as a No. 4 seed North Woods will … more
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The big lies
How do we achieve accountability for politicians who tell big lies? We’re not talking about the little white lies that people tell every day without much thought. We’re talking about the … more
Morse-Fall Lake firefighters work to douse the blaze at the home of Carol Lindbeck, of rural Ely.
One dead in Shagawa Lake house fire
MORSE TWP- An as-yet unidentified individual died in a house fire here on Sunday afternoon. While the name of the deceased had not yet been released as of press time, the home, located at 1406 Grant … more
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Greenwood pressured to contribute to ambulance
TOWER- Greenwood Town Board Chair John Bassing faced some of the toughest pushback to date at a meeting of the Tower Ambulance Commission here on Monday as members of the commission repeatedly urged … more
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Curt Moon, in full regalia, leads dancers during a powwow last Friday at Vermilion Country School in Tower. The powwow was educational in nature and provided students with details behind the tradition and the many styles used by dancers.
Learning the powwow way
TOWER- Curt Moon, a veteran and elder, led the dancers into the makeshift arena in the commons area at Vermilion Country School. The Lake Vermilion Singers drum group was seate d at the center. A … more
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Babbitt EMS steers clear of controversy
BABBITT— At a time when many of the region’s small town ambulance services are struggling financially, Babbitt’s city-run service is managing to keep its head above water, while … more
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The Grizzlies’ Evan Kajala skies high to protect the basket as teammate Luke Will wraps up Ely’s Jack Davies as he attempts a jumper.
Grizzlies outlast Wolves
ELY- Anyone expecting a cakewalk for North Woods as they took on Ely on Monday must have forgotten how tenaciously the Wolves defend their home court when the Grizzlies come to town. A stout … more
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