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Steven Sopoci as Peter Pan tests his ability to fly high to avoid Captain Hook's swinging sword in the North Woods/Prairie Fire Children's Theater production of "Peter Pan."
"Peter Pan" soars in North Woods performance
FIELD TWP- Prairie Fire Children's Theater returned to North Woods School last week to engage around 40 students in the production of "Peter Pan," a version PFCT specially tailors for young … more
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Ely radio station WELY will sign off next month after the Bois Forte Band decided it could no longer continue carrying the station's financial losses.
End of the road for Ely radio station?
ELY- “End of the Road Radio” has apparently reached the literal end of the road, toppling into a financial abyss with no emergency rescue to be had.WELY FM 94.5 and AM 1450, the local Ely … more
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These Mayo Clinic COVID hotspot maps show the projected spread and increase of COVID-19 cases through May 14.
COVID cases on the rise as latest Omicron subvariant takes hold
REGIONAL- With less than half of Minnesotans up to date on their COVID vaccinations and recommended boosters, cases are slowly but steadily on the rise as a new and still more transmissible Omicron … more
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Concerns about North Woods aired
COOK- A student cornered and bullied as others recorded the attack on cell phones. Vaping in bathrooms. Openly disrespectful comments toward staff.What’s going on at North Woods School?These … more
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Minnesota’s frontline workers to be eligible for bonus checks
REGIONAL- Frontline workers in the COVID-19 pandemic will be getting $750 HERO checks and Minnesota employers will avoid a significant increase in unemployment insurance taxes after Gov. Tim Walz … more
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Ely 4th-5th graders present ‘Summer Camp’ musical next Friday
ELY – The halls of Washington Elementary School are usually quiet when the school day ends at 3 p.m., but in the Washington Auditorium, nearly 40 energetic fourth and fifth graders are just … more
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Fix for state’s unemployment account finally inked
REGIONAL— After months of political wrangling, the Legislature finally agreed last week on a measure that will provide $2.73 billion to replenish the state’s unemployment insurance (UI) … more
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Ely senior pitcher Mason Davis winds during last Friday’s game with North Woods.
Wolves blank Grizzlies
ELY— The Timberwolves’ senior pitcher Mason Davis put on a star performance during Ely’s home opener last Friday as he struck out eight and held North Woods to just two hits on … more
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The Grizzlies’ Helen Koch and Skyler Yernatich celebrate after Yernatich drove home the game-winning run against MI-B.
Grizzlies collect two road wins
FIELD TWP- With the weather finally cooperating a bit, the North Woods softball team stayed perfect on the season by collecting road wins at Mt. Iron-Buhl and Floodwood this week.The Grizzlies played … more
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Ely’s Kate Coughlin slides safe into second on a steal attempt during last Thursday’s contest with Deer River.
Wolves rack up three straight home wins
ELY – The Timberwolves softball team improved to 4-0 on the season on Tuesday after notching their third straight home victory against Mesabi East. It was the second straight nail-biter for … more
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Wolves look good in 5-2 loss to South Ridge
ELY— The Timberwolves faced the odds-on favorite to win the section on Tuesday, and held up well in a 5-2 loss. “This was a great effort by our guys today,” said Ely Head Coach … more
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The Pike River in Vermilion Lake Township was well outside its banks this week, the result of recent rains and snowmelt.
From drought to deluge
REGIONAL— An exceptionally wet April has turned drought to deluge across the North Country, leaving water seemingly everywhere this week as rain and remaining snowmelt raised water levels in … more
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Ice-off in time for opener? You betcha!
So, in using all the prognosticating tools at my disposal— you know, the Weather Channel, years of research by the locals, my crystal ball, I predict that the ice will be off Lady V by fishing … more
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A researcher with the Voyageurs Wolf Project holds one of two wolf pups tagged from one of the packs they’re studying near Voyageurs National Park.
Voyageurs Wolf Project tags first pups of spring
VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK— Researchers with the Voyageurs Wolf Project have tagged their first new wolf pups of the spring. In a posting on Instagram this week, the researchers posted photos of … more
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Airport trauma and adventures in Great Britain
Before I get too far into my Great Britain story I have to say... air travel in 2022 is not easy, even within the United States. A few days past Easter, I traveled by car to Missouri to visit my … more
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Altenburg’s ax-grinding
“Creating quite a bit of conflict without stating all the facts.” That was the Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board’s take, issued in an official report last summer, on the … more
Obituaries: May 6, 2022
Ira G. White “Menoominikeijin” Ira G. “Mike” White “Menoominikeijin”, 83, of Embarrass, died on Friday, April 15, 2022, in his home of natural causes. A memorial … more
EPA: Don’t reinstate PolyMet wetlands permit
REGIONAL— The federal Environmental Protection Agency has dealt PolyMet’s proposed NorthMet mine a potentially crippling blow. In a 47-page opinion issued to the U.S. Army Corps of … more
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North Woods Class of 2020 cap and gown pick-up [Photo gallery]
FIELD TWP- The senior class of North Woods School picked up their caps, gowns, and regalia for graduation on Friday, May 8. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, students drove through one of two lines in … more
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Cook Volunteer Firefighter Jon Rothluetner helps Grant Bixby Meehan, 8, hoist a hefty hose at the mock firehouse.
National Night Out in Cook entertains in the rain [Photo gallery]
COOK – Residents sprinkled into the Cook Community Center grounds before the rain hit Tuesday during National Night Out. The event took place from 5 to 8 p.m. Families visited with local law … more
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Ely High School marching band
Fourth of July Gallery [Photo gallery]
McFadden schooled in Iron Range politics
REGIONAL— Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike McFadden received a crash course in Iron Range politics this past week over comments he made Aug. 6, at a FarmFest debate with Sen. Al Franken. … more
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Ely Blues Fest 2009 [Photo gallery]
Friends gathered at the finish line at Good Ol' Days
3rd Annual 'Lard Loop [Photo gallery]
Cold rain didn't deter participants in this year's 'Lard Loop, a 10K race established in memory of Ballard Turnbull. Organizers reported over 70 pre-registrants, and over 50 walk-ins signed up the … more
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A glassblower demonstrates his craft.
Ely Blueberry/Art Festival [Photo gallery]
Ely's 29th Blueberry/Art Festival drew thousands up to Ely for the weekend of July 24. Festival organizers from the Ely Chamber said that attendance was most likely higher than in any previous year, … more
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