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ELY—The official ribbon-cutting for Ely’s new purpose-built mountain biking trail system is set for this Friday, June 23 at Hidden Valley Recreation Area. The new trail system, consisting …
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6/21/23
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REGIONAL- The U.S. District Court for Minnesota has denied a preliminary injunction request by Montana-based Wilderness Watch to stop all towboat activities in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area …
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Catie Clark
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6/21/23
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In late March, I received my first ever Evite. It was announcing the 2023 Mihos family reunion to be held June 11 at the home of my cousin in Metamora, Mich., just outside of Flint. That surprise …
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Kathleen McQuillan
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6/21/23
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ELY- To address past and current disparities in fees charged at the Blueberry/Art and Harvest Moon Festivals, the Ely City Council, at its meeting on Tuesday, raised the fee for food trucks to $300 …
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Catie Clark
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6/21/23
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COOK- The Minnesota Farmers Union brought its “Conversation about Climate and Agriculture” community engagement series to Cook on Tuesday, the fourth such event the organization has …
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David Colburn
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6/21/23
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It appears the proposal for an ambulance joint powers board to operate the Tower Area Ambulance Service is all but dead, and that’s probably just fine. As we’ve seen in recent months in …
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REGIONAL- A labor market analysis by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) found that northeast Minnesota has experienced the largest decline in the state in nursing …
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David Colburn
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6/21/23
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REGIONAL- With the 20-acre fire at Lucky Boy ponds fresh in everyone’s mind, Ely Police Officer Bradley Roy spoke to the Ely City Council on June 6 about the area’s pair of regional …
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Catie Clark
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6/21/23
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John D. Rykken John D. Rykken, 85, formerly of Babbitt, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023, in Prior Lake after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He will be laid to rest at St. Stephen’s …
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6/21/23
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ELY- The Ely School Board quietly approved the class schedules for the next school year, without the unhappy commentary they experienced last month. Teachers and parents both had a handful of days to …
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Catie Clark
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6/21/23
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As any homeowner knows, renovation projects tend to cost a lot of money. The average cost of a home renovation is difficult to gauge, as such endeavors run the gamut from complex projects like a …
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6/16/23
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Kitchens are often described as the busiest rooms in a home. Kitchens are where meals are prepared and tend to be go-to gathering spots on holiday get-togethers and during other events when …
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6/15/23
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The Northern Lakes Arts Association’s (NLAA) production of “Godspell” opens on Thursday, June 22, at 7 p.m., with subsequent evening shows on June 23, 24, 29, 30 and July 1, also at …
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Catie Clark
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6/15/23
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TOWER— City officials here reacted mostly with a shrug to a letter from Greenwood Township rejecting participation in a joint powers board that would oversee the operations of the Tower Area …
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Marshall Helmberger
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6/14/23
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CRANE LAKE- With contractors in place, the long-held dream of a Voyageurs National Park visitor center and campground for Crane Lake is well down the path toward becoming reality. The Crane Lake …
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David Colburn
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6/14/23
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ELY- The four person Ely Area Ambulance Joint Powers Board (EAAJPB) met on June 12 without resolving any of a host of outstanding issues. That includes a substantial budget shortfall for renovations …
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Catie Clark
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6/14/23
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COOK- The annual Cook’s Timber Days festival last weekend was a winner all around, with favorable weather, attractions new and old, and good-sized crowds across all three days of the event. The …
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David Colburn
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6/14/23
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REGIONAL— Secretary of State Steve Simon had a busy agenda during a trip to both ends of the Iron Range this week and he had a lot to talk about with local political and business leaders. While …
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Marshall Helmberger
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6/14/23
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No matter where you are in the outdoors in the North Country this month, you’ve probably noticed that mosquitoes are, well… everywhere. While the weather has been pleasantly summer-like, …
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6/14/23
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REGIONAL— Today, there’s more reason than ever to look to save energy at home— it’s good for the wallet and it’s good for the planet. Here in the North Country, the vast …
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Marshall Helmberger
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6/14/23
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Gardening is a rewarding hobby that has been linked to health benefits like reduced stress and improved mental well-being. Gardening also can lead to an inviting home landscape full of attractive …
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6/14/23
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Warm weather paves the way to more opportunities to enjoy fresh air. For homeowners who have the luxury of outdoor spaces, including private patios, now is the time to start thinking about projects …
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6/14/23
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Home renovations provide a host of benefits. Such projects can increase resale value and improve on the safety, aesthetics and functionality of a home. Some homeowners may employ the mantra “go …
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6/14/23
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Is this what we were fantasizing about on a brutal 30 below night? As we damned the ice dams causing a rain forest in the kitchen, were we dreaming of participating in an involuntary blood drive, …
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Betty Firth
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6/14/23
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It was a celebration of all things sauna in Embarrass this past weekend, and Timberjay photographer Jodi Summit was on hand to capture the festivities.
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6/14/23
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