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Heated House hearing weighs BWCAW protection
REGIONAL— A U.S. House committee held an at-times contentious hearing on Tuesday over proposed legislation that would expand the mining protection area surrounding the Boundary Waters by … more
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The current county public works facility in Tower could become the new home for the city of Tower’s public works and possibly emergency services once the county vacates the site a year from now.
Costs rising for planned county garages
KUGLER TOWNSHIP— A new St. Louis County Public Works facility should be open and operating here by this time next year, assuming construction proceeds as currently planned.The new facility, to … more
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Legislature fails to meet deadline, leaving billions in limbo
REGIONAL- Over $10 billion of surplus cash will stay in the bank for now, as last-minute haggling between Republican and DFL state legislators late Sunday night failed to produce any spending bills … more
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Overcount may have saved Minnesota’s Eighth District seat
REGIONAL– Minnesota narrowly hung on to all eight of its congressional districts in the wake of the 2020 U.S. Census. It probably shouldn’t have, based on the findings of what’s … more
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Ely school project enters ‘summer slam’
ELY – Another brief ISD 696 school board meeting on Monday focused mostly on the $21.5 million school building and renovation project about to enter the final phase, referred to as the … more
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Ely’s Charly Flom raps a hit during Tuesday’s playoff tilt.
Wolves rally for playoff win
ELY- An enthusiastic home crowd turned out here to watch the Timberwolves win their opening round contest in the Section 7A softball tournament in dramatic fashion on Tuesday. Ely, seeded seventh, … more
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After fielding a grounder, the Grizzlies' Helen Koch gets ready to throw out a Cook County runner.
Grizzlies obliterate Nighthawks 24-0
FIELD TWP- The North Woods softball team got off to a roaring start in sectional tournament play on Tuesday, obliterating the visiting Northeast Range Nighthawks 24-0.The game was shortened to just … more
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Ely sophomore pitcher Drew Marolt eyes his catcher intently as he winds for a pitch against Carlton in the opening game of the Veteran’s Memorial tournament on Friday.
Wolves edge Broncos to improve to 12-4
INTERNATIONAL FALLS— Ely bounced back from its Monday loss to Rock Ridge, on the strength of a four-run first inning to edge the Broncos here, 7-6. The Wolves had plenty of help from the … more
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Hundreds of acres of high quality wetlands spread out along the Embarrass River.
Plodding the paddies
There are some places that just seem to have that secret sauce when it comes to attracting birds and, in our region, there are few places saucier than the Darwin S. Myers wildlife management area, … more
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One of many docks on Lake Vermilion that were underwater as a result of recent flooding.
Wow! That’s a lot of water
Yeah!! Soft water for fishing opener! And lots of it! Now don’t get me wrong here, and let me make a statement for the record, I am not complaining. I am not complaining! But holy smokes, we … more
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Talking of turtles
REGIONAL—Here’s something you probably didn’t know. This past Monday, May 23, was World Turtle Day. You may have missed all the hullabaloo, but any day is a good time to celebrate … more
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As veterans dwindle, Memorial Day history repeats
“An appeal to the people of Tower and Soudan to observe Memorial Day this year in a manner that will pay fitting tribute to the soldier and sailor dead was made by Nelson-Jackson Post No. 245, … more
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Community gardens
What if our area communities could play a role in helping residents respond to sharply higher food costs? And what if we could improve the physical and mental health of our area residents while … more
Obituaries: May 27, 2022
John Sheldon Majerle John Sheldon Majerle, 74, lifelong resident of Tower, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 21, 2022, surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on … more
Flood waters that have already exceeded 2014 levels, like these at Crane Lake, are expected to continue rising at least through next Wednesday, in some places approaching all-time record highs.
Walz sending National Guard to assist with flood relief
REGIONAL- Minnesota National Guard members will be joining the battle against continually rising lake levels in the region this weekend after Gov. Tim Walz authorized their deployment on Thursday. … more
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Does WELY-FM radio station have a future?
ELY – According to Brett Ross, longtime program director and general manager at WELY, the “End of the Road” radio station, this community’s on-air presence still has a future. … more
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The two new pups that arrived recently at the International Wolf Center are enjoying the attention. Neither has a name yet— those will be decided as part of a naming contest set to get underway next month.
New pups for a new season
ELY - The International Wolf Center is adding two pups to its Exhibit Pack this year. The pups have arrived at the Wolf Center and will be visible to the public starting in early June.“These … more
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Helen and Brian Tome, owners of Ely’s Boathouse Brewpub and Restaurant, are nearly ready to open the upstairs dining room and bar, doubling the seating capacity.
Ely brewpub and restaurant ready to double in size
ELY – Despite numerous roadblocks, including supply shortages and construction delays, the expansion project at the Boathouse Brewpub and Restaurant here is nearing completion.While largely … more
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A wall of tarps and sandbags protects outbuildings and gas pumps at Voyagaire Lodge from Crane Lake’s rising waters on Saturday.
Flooding hits record levels
REGIONAL- The mounting crisis for regional lakeshore property owners and resorts entered a record-breaking phase late last week when water levels at Crane Lake and Lake Kabetogama blew past the … more
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Flood debris creates hazards for boaters
REGIONAL— Some of the worst flooding to hit the North Country in generations has left an extraordinary amount of debris floating in area lakes— and that is posing a considerable public … more
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City of Ely could acquire WELY radio station for free
ELY – For the past two weeks this community has been in desperation, almost panic, over the impending shut down of WELY-FM radio on June 1. Ely Mayor Roger Skraba talked informally with the … more
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Ely-area pro-choice advocates joined thousands of marchers in hundreds of cities across the United States last Saturday for a “Bans Off Our Bodies” rally.
Pro-choice advocates rally in Ely
ELY- Nearly 100 pro-choice advocates here joined thousands of marchers in hundreds of cities across the nation for a “Bans Off Our Bodies” rally expressing concern and even outrage that … more
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Buley sentenced in Ely sex-trafficking case
ELY – Daisy Joy Buley, 37, of Ely, was sentenced last week to nearly eight years in prison for trafficking a young girl in exchange for drugs and money. She received the 94-month sentence from … more
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Northland grant could aid Main Street projects
REGIONAL– The Northland Foundation has received a $4.28 million grant as part of the Mainstreet Revitalization program through the state Department of Employment and Economic Development … more
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The Grizzlies' Louie Panichi winds for a pitch.
Grizzlies down ‘Hawks
SOUDAN- The air carried a chill and the skies were mostly cloudy on Monday, but the North Woods Grizzlies heated up in the latter part of Monday’s game against Northeast Range to claim an 11-6 … more
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