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REGIONAL— In a judicial order issued March 15, the state Supreme Court has loosened longstanding rules that had limited audio and visual coverage of cases in Minnesota courtrooms. The change, …
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Marshall Helmberger
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3/22/23
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John J. Braun John Joseph Braun, 62, of Ely, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Services will be held while John’s family is in Ely for the Braun family’s …
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3/22/23
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REGIONAL— The Environmental Protection Agency’s testing program for wood stoves and other wood-burning devices is ineffective and is putting the public’s health at risk. …
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Marshall Helmberger
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3/16/23
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GREENWOOD TWP- About two dozen Greenwood residents attended a rather quiet and business-like annual meeting on Tuesday. In a move back to a less contentious time, all the votes on motions were by a …
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Jodi Summit
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3/16/23
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BABBITT- “I am not sure who signed me up for this,” said Iron Mosquitos head coach Ryan Lindsay. The Northeast Range High School (NER) science teacher whose background was in genetics. …
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Jodi Summit
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3/16/23
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REGIONAL— A new pilot study suggests a new type of “mining” could create more than 1,700 direct jobs in Minnesota and help address the country’s need for valuable metals like …
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Marshall Helmberger
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3/16/23
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DULUTH— The sixth-seeded Timberwolves’ playoff hopes came to a convincing end here last Saturday as the Northland Eagles poured in 21 three-pointers enroute to a 93-59 win. “We …
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Marshall Helmberger
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3/16/23
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REGIONAL- The North Woods Grizzlies returned to form in their sectional hoops tourney opener March 9 against Littlefork-Big Falls, winning 89-71, but failed to advance against Cherry, 105-76.After …
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David Colburn
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3/16/23
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Where did the pine grosbeaks go so suddenly?That’s a question I get a lot this time of year. Of all the common feeder birds here in the North Country, few if any are as regular in their habits …
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Marshall Helmberger
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3/16/23
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REGIONAL— The National Weather Service office in Duluth is offering both good news and bad news on the prospect for spring flooding in the North Country. Exceptional amounts of snow have fallen …
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Marshall Helmberger
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3/16/23
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The northern Minnesota political drama in recent weeks has been compelling. The Ely City Council presented yet another resolution (their 8th or 9th?) in favor of copper sulfide mining. A town hall …
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Betty Firth
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3/16/23
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REGIONAL— A new bill that would establish a Lowland Conifer Carbon Reserve in Minnesota has been laid over for possible inclusion in an upcoming omnibus environment and natural resources bill. …
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Marshall Helmberger
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3/16/23
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TOWER— The city council here, at their regular monthly meeting on Monday, approved a concept plan that would substantially remake the city’s mini-park. The plan, developed by Benchmark …
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Marshall Helmberger
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3/16/23
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MORSE TOWNSHIP- In a repeat from last year, the Morse Township meeting on March 14 was thinly attended, with just the clerk, treasurer, two supervisors, one reporter and three township residents. …
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Catie Clark
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3/16/23
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ELY- The proposal for the Wednesday early release program for professional development and training was once again the main topic of discussion before the Ely School Board at its March 13 meeting. …
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Catie Clark
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3/16/23
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We think Rep. Roger Skraba should be reconsidering the company he keeps.We actually had some hope that Rep. Skraba could make a decent lawmaker in St. Paul. Over the years, he has run for any number …
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REGIONAL— The Minnesota Senate has confirmed the appointment of Ida Rukavina to serve as Commissioner of the Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilition. Gov. Tim Walz had announced …
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Marshall Helmberger
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3/16/23
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Rachel Frey, formerly of Ely, resigned her paraprofessional job at Ely Memorial High School, effective March 10, primarily over her inability to find affordable housing in the community. …
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Catie Clark
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3/16/23
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Robert “Bob” PoschRobert “Bob” F. Posch died Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the St. Cloud VA Care Center. His heart stopped after a seven-year battle with ALS, at 78 years plus. …
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3/16/23
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THE WHITE HOUSE— The Boundary Waters received a call-out at the White House last week as part of the Minnesota Day event that highlighted some of the Biden administration’s policies and …
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ELY— Newly-elected Rep. Roger Skraba’s first town hall meeting held in his hometown proved contentious, with much of the heat generated by co-host, Sen. Nathan Wesenberg, of Little Falls. …
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SOUDAN- Move over cupcake entrepreneurs, this new small home-based business is selling “pupcakes.”Erica Lenci had been baking homemade dog treats for her family’s two dogs for about …
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Jodi Summit
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3/8/23
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ELY- With all the talk at city hall about regulating the sale of edible cannabinoid products, the Timberjay hit the streets and the Internet in hopes of discovering how difficult, or easy, it …
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EMBARRASS- It was a full house at the Sisu Heritage Annual meeting, held at the Embarrass Town Hall on Feb. 16, and a time to celebrate the cultural contributions of Finnish immigrants to the …
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Jodi Summit
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3/8/23
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HIBBING- The Ely Timberwolves used an opening second half spurt to pull ahead of Cromwell-Wright in Tuesday’s sectional semifinal in Hibbing, but the Cardinals retook control and pulled away …
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David Colburn
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3/8/23
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