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MT. IRON— The Ely boys hoops squad kept it close throughout the first half here on Tuesday, but the Rangers used a smothering defense to keep the Wolves under wraps in the second half. The …
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2/24/23
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REGIONAL— While most anglers in the area are likely headed to Lake Vermilion this weekend in their quest for walleye, there are plenty of other excellent locations and other species to pursue …
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5/10/23
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COOK- Excessive speed and alcohol are suspected to have contributed to a one-vehicle injury accident early Sunday morning in Cook, according to a report by the St. Louis County Sheriff’s …
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David Colburn
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8/2/23
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Robert C. Wilson Robert “Bob” Clinton Wilson, 89, of Lake Vermilion, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. Funeral …
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12/20/23
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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 …
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3/6/24
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8/29/18
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ELY – The Legacy Toys store here reopened recently and a celebration was held last Saturday. Founded here in 2012, the company says it’s “devoted to helping kids and their families …
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Keith Vandervort
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7/13/22
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GREENWOOD TWP- At a special meeting that lasted just over 10 minutes, the Greenwood Town Board appointed fire department member Jeff Maus as interim chief. The vote was 3-0, and Supervisors Mike …
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Jodi Summit
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9/28/22
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VERMILION RESERVATION- “Bazhidebii” is a word in Anishinaabemowin that means “it overflows,” according to The Ojibwe People’s Dictionary, and it’s an apt …
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David Colburn
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12/7/22
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REGIONAL—Anglers who intend to release any of the fish they catch can boost the chances those fish will survive by following best practices for catch and release: • Plan fishing trips …
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5/10/23
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COOK— The legalization of marijuana for adult recreational use in Minnesota prompted extended discussion at the city council meeting here last Thursday. The meeting, held July 27, was just days …
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Marshall Helmberger
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8/2/23
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REGIONAL- Four North Country businesses have been fined and will have their liquor licenses suspended for a day for serving alcohol to minors. The St. Louis County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday …
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David Colburn
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10/11/23
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REGIONAL- The great Rainy River Basin flood is now a thing of the past for folks on Crane Lake and Lake Kabetogama, as lake levels there are within the normal rule curve. Even so, recovery efforts …
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David Colburn
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7/13/22
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ELY— Just days ago, the school board here had few good answers for covering $550,000 in cost overruns on the district’s facilities project.Yet salvation arrived on Tuesday morning as the …
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Rachel Brophy
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9/28/22
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REGIONAL- Under development since last year’s flooding, the National Weather Service and North Central River Forecast Center (NCRFC) on Monday unveiled three new forecast points within the …
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David Colburn
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5/10/23
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TOWER— Short-term rental horror stories are hardly unusual, but they had been relatively uncommon in Tower—that is until now. At Monday’s council meeting, residents from North Star …
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Marshall Helmberger
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10/11/23
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12/27/23
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3/13/24
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12/16/20
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One of the North Country’s coolest family of insects is the one whose members are most likely to be mistaken for a bird. They’re called sphinx moths or hawk moths (family Sphingidae), …
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Marshall Helmberger
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7/13/22
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ELY- While turnout for the Ely Marathon and the Boundary Waters Bank Half Marathon was a bit lighter than normal, 548 runners plunked down the registration fees to compete in friendly weather …
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David Colburn
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9/28/22
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Since the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) was founded in 1988 to educate and advocate about light pollution, awareness and concern has spread globally. Earth’s artificially lit surface …
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Betty Firth
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12/7/22
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Randy J. ZupancichRandy James Zupancich, 60, of Britt, died of natural causes on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. A private service will take place for family, followed by a celebration of life on Sunday, Feb. …
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2/22/23
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Melissa Fay Greene, an Atlanta-based journalist, is a new favorite author of mine. She has written a number of books on disparate subjects, which have in common her ability to write about complex …
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Betty Firth
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8/2/23
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GREENWOOD TWP- While the Greenwood Town Board appeared to throw cold water on the idea of building new pickleball courts at the town hall at their meeting in August, the large group of pickleball …
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Jodi Summit
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10/11/23
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