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ELY— The Timberjay’s new Ely editor will be on the job starting Friday, beginning her full-time coverage of news and events in the Ely area. Catherine “Catie” Helm-Clark and … more
REGIONAL— Minnesota’s highest court heard arguments Wednesday that may or may not send a key permit for the proposed PolyMet mine back to square one. While the state’s nine top … more
TOWER- Thanksgiving came a few days early at Vermilion Country School. The meal was traditional: turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, cheesy potatoes, green beans, rolls, cranberries, and plenty … more
REGIONAL- Prolonged layoffs and the end of unemployment benefits for idled Northshore Mining workers in Babbitt and Silver Bay signal an uncertain future as two area legislators vow to press forward … more
ELY— It’s not the end of the road for WELY Radio after all, as the Bois Forte Band announced Tuesday that they have found a buyer for the iconic “End of the Road Radio,” … more
TOWER– The Tower-Soudan Historical Society (TSHS) will use a $125,000 Blandin Foundation Leadership Boost Grant to continue the restoration of the historic brick building on Main Street. … more
FIELD TWP- The ISD 2142 school board expressed its confidence in the leadership of Superintendent Reggie Engebritson at its Nov. 22 meeting at North Woods School by unanimously approving a new … more
ELY – The future of a series a historic murals was a question before the school board here on Monday night. Ely Winton Historical Society (EWHS) president Pam Turnbull addressed the status of … more
REGIONAL- The Biden administration launched a belated effort last week to shore up an anemic response to the bivalent COVID-19 boosters introduced three months ago, hoping to head off a possible … more
ST. PAUL - A recent study found that more than 1.3 million Americans with diabetes rationed their insulin because of cost concerns by skipping doses, taking less insulin than needed, or delaying … more
Joyce M. Maki Joyce M. Maki, 90, of Ely, passed away on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Carefree Assisted Living in Ely. The family is thankful for the life of their wife, mother, grandmother and … more
TOWER— Developer Dave Rose is facing pushback for his latest request to the city— this time for approval of a cartway that would provide road access to land he owns along Pike Bay on the … more
ELY- The needs of elderly still living at home can at times seem immense. Northwoods Partners started in Ely in 2001, working to support clients and their caregivers to help them remain living … more
REGIONAL— The outspoken CEO of Cleveland-Cliffs spared few niceties during his keynote address to last week’s economic summit in Minneapolis sponsored by the Minnesota Chamber of … more
ELY – Many years ago in a small town in east central Germany, a little girl named Chambriel Ridings was living on an Army base where her dad was stationed, and she struggled with math. To … more
REGIONAL- Life has been good for Native rock band War Bonnet’s founder Chaz Wagner in 2022.For starters, he moved on from KBFT Bois Forte Radio to a position with the Hibbing and Chisholm … more
TOWER—Mesaba, Biwabik, Kawishiwi, Saganaga—these northern Minnesota place names are among many easily recognized as having native origins associated with the region’s indigenous … more
SOUDAN – With the retirement of Eagles Nest Fire Chief Larry McCray, Eagles Nest Township is looking at alternatives, and one possibility could be some type of collaboration with Breitung … more
REGIONAL— The Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation has begun the search for a new commissioner. Mark Phillips, who took the helm at the state agency, will be stepping down as … more
Grace L. IsaacsonGrace L. Nukala Isaacson, 70, of Angora, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. Funeral services were held on Monday, Nov. 21 at St. … more
GREENWOOD TWP- The Greenwood Town Board appointed Jeff Maus as the Greenwood Fire Chief on a split vote at their regular November meeting. He was the only person who applied for the job. Maus is a … more
ELY- People living in or near Ely now have a closer option for obtaining birth and death certificates. The St. Louis County Recorder’s Office now offers these services at the St. Louis County … more
TOWER— Nearly a year and a half since filing for union representation, Tower Area Ambulance Director Dena Suihkonen has a contract with the city. The city council here, on Monday, gave its … more
GREENWOOD TWP- Greenwood Township won’t make its annual contribution to the Tower Area Ambulance Service’s ambulance replacement fund for 2022. The town board voted unanimously last … more
ELY- Snap those fingers! “They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, they’re altogether ooky, the Addams family.” It’s one of the most recognizable … more
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