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Figments of accounting
For years, conventional wisdom in Tower had it that the city’s ambulance service was highly profitable. For years, at least on paper, it appeared that the service was regularly generating … more
Bois Forte Tribal Chair Cathy Chavers chats with attendees at the State of the Band.
Bois Forte gathers for State of the Band celebration
VERMILION RESERVATION- The ballroom at Fortune Bay Resort Casino on Thursday, Jan. 19 was packed with Bois Forte Band members attending the annual State of the Band festivities, a most welcome change … more
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Residents evacuated at Carefree
ELY- The staff in the middle of Carefree Living’s three buildings manually pulled the fire alarm just after 2 p.m. on Jan. 20, after observing what could have been smoke coming out of the … more
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Obituaries: January 27, 2023
Gary G. GornikGary G. Gornik, 63, of Dixon, Ill., passed away suddenly on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, at KSB Hospital in Dixon. Visitation was held on Friday, Jan. 27 with a recitation of the Rosary at … more
Contractors work to excavate mucky soils near the East Two River last fall. The soft soils led to an enormous cost overrun on the city’s trailhead and kayak launch project.
Overrun a holdover of a troubled time
TOWER— The recent revelation of a nearly quarter million dollar cost overrun on the city of Tower’s so-called trailhead project adjacent to the East Two River is, once again, highlighting … more
Draft study raises more questions than answers
GREENWOOD TWP- A township committee here got its first look at a draft copy of an ambulance study the town board commissioned several months ago, and members of the committee didn’t sound … more
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Life-long Elyite Linda Williams (l) and her granddaughter, BWCC CNA Alicia Cole.
Care center seeks donations
Every business owner knows that it doesn’t matter how many debts or assets you have. You must have cash on hand to meet expenses and pay the staff every month - or you shut your doors and go … more
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CBD sales top Ely council agenda, with retailer in waiting
The topic of businesses potentially selling CBD and other legalized cannabinoid product lit up the Ely City Council chambers on Tuesday for the second time less than two months. In mid-December, the … more
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Ely’s Zoe Devine takes part in the Duluth-Marshall sprint competition on Saturday.
Another overall first for Devine
DULUTH— Ely senior Zoe Devine topped the field at the Duluth-Marshall sprints here on Saturday, finishing just ahead of frequent rivals Lydia Kraker and Rowan Bixler, both of whom hail from the … more
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Ely senior Joey Bianco eyes the prize while under pressure from two Bigfork defenders Tuesday night in Ely.
Ely defense stymies Huskies
ELY- The Ely Timberwolves stifling zone defense was a puzzle the Bigfork Huskies couldn’t solve on Tuesday, as the Wolves came away with a 56-44 win on their home floor.Senior Joey Bianco had … more
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Win some, lose some
FIELD TWP- It’s been a run of feast or famine on the basketball court for the North Woods girls in their past three games, trounced by Mt. Iron-Buhl and South Ridge but running roughshod over … more
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Ely’s Sarah Visser looks for a way through heavy pressure during Monday’s match with Cook County.
Timberwolves sink Cook County
ELY- The Timberwolves sunk Cook County on Monday with a keelhauling score of 67-26.Taller and faster, Ely dominated the hardwood, often moving the ball down court at speeds that left Cook County in … more
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The Grizzlies’ Brendan Chiabotti eyes the bucket under heavy pressure from a MI-B defender.
Grizzlies drop three straight
FIELD TWP- The North Woods boys basketball team hit a rough patch this past week, dropping consecutive games to Mt. Iron-Buhl, Red Lake, and Fond du Lac.Friday the 13th was indeed an unlucky night … more
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Trail camera footage of the Shoepack Lake pack walking along a sandy beach in Voyageurs National Park in the fall.
When humans kill wolves, packs suffer the consequences
REGIONAL— A new study citing data from five national parks, including Voyageurs National Park, has concluded that human-caused mortality among gray wolves has a detrimental effect on both the … more
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Betty Firth
I’d like a word, please...
Sometimes I just need a good rant about how we sometimes massacre our perfectly good language. January’s full moon was the Wolf Moon, so what better time to howl about it? To balance the … more
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Snowmobile fatalities on the rise
REGIONAL—December’s heavy snowfall may have set the stage for excellent snowmobiling conditions across the state, but that has also brought with it a rise in snowmobile related crashes. … more
Ad hoc committee recommends forming joint powers board to oversee service
TOWER- What will the Tower Area Ambulance Service (TAAS) look like in the next few years? An ad-hoc committee formed by the Tower Ambulance Commission has been looking into options, and cost … more
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House to vote Monday on Northshore UI extension
REGIONAL- A bill to provide extended unemployment benefits to Northshore Mining workers in Babbitt and Silver Bay passed the Minnesota Senate last week, but action on a companion bill in the House is … more
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Headed for a cliff
One out of five residents in St. Louis County are over the age of 65, which means virtually all of them qualify for one of the most important parts of the American safety net— Medicare. Prior … more
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Township increases monthly pay for clerk
GREENWOOD TWP- The town clerk here finally has a pay raise. At their regular meeting Jan. 10, the Greenwood Town Board agreed on a 4-1 vote to increase the wage for the town clerk from $1,487 to … more
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Marijuana legalization moving through legislature
REGIONAL- Recreational marijuana may be on the verge of becoming reality in Minnesota if the state Legislature approves a bill introduced in the House of Representatives earlier this … more
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New studies question efficacy of latest COVID boosters
REGIONAL- As the most contagious COVID variant yet, XBB.1.5, continues to increase around the country, findings from two research studies reported last week suggest the bivalent COVID booster … more
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Obituaries: January 20, 2023
Scott A. Cheney Scott Alan Cheney, 56, of Angora, passed away peacefully with family by his side after an unexpected illness. The family would like to make a special thank you to Dr. Elleby and the … more
At home, Grizzlies blitz Silver Bay 72-33
FIELD TWP- A weekend break and a 72-33 trouncing of Silver Bay on Monday were just what the doctor ordered for a North Woods girls hoops team smarting from back-to-back tough losses to Ely and … more
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Firefighters in open revolt
GREENWOOD TWP- The Greenwood Fire Department is facing an apparent revolt from members unhappy about changes in the department’s leadership made by the town board late last year. Ten members of … more
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