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ELY— It took just ten seconds for the Timberwolves to score what proved to be the winning touchdown here in a defense-dominated home contest that notched Ely’s first victory of the …
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Marshall Helmberger
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9/20/23
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INTERNATIONAL FALLS—Another week, another three straight-set victories for the Timberwolves. In International Falls, on Tuesday, Ely found an opponent that, at least, made a game of it even as …
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Marshall Helmberger
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9/20/23
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CHERRY- The North Woods volleyball team returned to the court Friday in winning fashion, knocking off Cherry on the road 3-0. The Grizzlies rebounded from their first match loss of the season on …
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David Colburn
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9/20/23
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GRAND RAPIDS- North Woods cross country runner Alex Burckhardt continued his string of top-level finishes this past week in races at Grand Rapids and Mora. On Tuesday, Burckhardt finished third in …
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David Colburn
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9/20/23
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BABBITT— An off-night for the Nighthawks translated into a straight set loss to Cook County here on Tuesday, 25-17, 25-14, and 25-17. “We’re working hard to find our consistency and …
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Marshall Helmberger
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9/20/23
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COLERAINE—Ely cross country runners made a solid impression at last Thursday’s Titan Invitational at the Eagle Ridge golf course. The Ely girls finished in fifth place among 11 mostly …
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Marshall Helmberger
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9/14/23
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BABBITT—Northeast Range/Ely swimmers posted a couple first-place varsity finishes in their meet with Rock Ridge on Tuesday. The NER/Ely 400 freestyle relay team of Tuuli Koivisto, Sabrah Hart, …
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Marshall Helmberger
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9/14/23
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FIELD TWP – The North Woods volleyball team won five consecutive matches to open the season, but they couldn’t make it six on Tuesday at home against South Ridge, with the Panthers coming …
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David Colburn
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9/13/23
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GREENWAY— Last season, the Timberwolves notched a perfect 25-0 regular season record on the volleyball court. This year, it looks as though the team has its eyes on a repeat. The Wolves looked …
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Marshall Helmberger
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9/13/23
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KELLIHER- The North Woods Grizzlies came out flat and fell behind early Friday against Kelliher-Northome, falling 28-0 on the road for their first loss of the season. North Woods received the opening …
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David Colburn
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9/13/23
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COLERAINE- North Woods/South Ridge cross country runner Alex Burckhardt nabbed his first big win of the season on Thursday, Sept. 7 at the GNK Titan Invitational in Coleraine. Racing in a field of 83 …
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David Colburn
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9/13/23
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SANDSTONE—Defense and a big rushing performance by senior Deegan Richards were the bright spots for Ely as the Timberwolves kept East Central solidly in check for much of their contest at Bruce …
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Marshall Helmberger
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9/13/23
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FIELD TWP- The North Woods backfield ran wild in their nineman football season debut against Lake of the Woods here on Thursday, Aug. 31, rushing for over 400 yards and five first-half touchdowns in …
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David Colburn
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9/6/23
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LITTLEFORK— The long bus ride to Littlefork didn’t seem to tire the Timberwolves, who thoroughly dominated the Vikings in a three-set match Tuesday evening. The reigning Section 7A …
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Marshall Helmberger
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9/6/23
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FIELD TWP- The North Woods volleyball team moved to 3-0 on the season with a home win against Bigfork on Tuesday. Pumped up playing in front of a home crowd for the first time this season, the …
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David Colburn
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9/6/23
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GRAND MARAIS- The 2023 varsity cross country season got off to a good start for North Woods runners competing with the South Ridge Panthers on Thursday, Aug. 31 when they tackled the Pincushion …
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David Colburn
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9/6/23
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ELY— A couple painful early turnovers may well have made the difference for the Timberwolves in a 25-18 season-opening loss to International Falls here last Thursday. The Wolves, who are back …
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Marshall Helmberger
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9/6/23
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ELY— The Timberwolves volleyball squad will have a tough time improving on last year’s remarkable 30-2 season, but the reigning Section 7A champs got off to a solid start in their 2023 …
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Marshall Helmberger
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8/30/23
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INT’L FALLS- The North Woods volleyball team shook off some mid-match doldrums on Tuesday to claim their second road win of the new season at International Falls. The dominance the Grizzlies …
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David Colburn
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8/30/23
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ORR- Orr native Jacob Skraba is living proof that a person can come to love and excel in a pursuit they once despised. On Aug. 19, Skraba tested his endurance against the high elevations of the …
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David Colburn
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8/30/23
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MT. IRON- The new-look nine-man North Woods football team had its first test of the season on Saturday at a multi-school scrimmage at Mt. Iron-Buhl. The Grizzlies matched up against Mt. Iron-Buhl, …
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David Colburn
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8/30/23
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COOK— If you have an old bicycle or two taking up space in the garage, there’s an alternative to dumping them at a canister site the next time the cleaning mood strikes. Consider …
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Jen Shuster-Dahlin
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8/23/23
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ELY- Physical Therapist Toni Dauwalter knows a lot about running. And during her 40 years working as a physical therapist, she has learned how to treat runners and their injuries. Last Tuesday, …
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Jodi Summit
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8/23/23
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ELY- The Ely Marathon and half-marathon gets underway on Saturday, Sept. 23. And this is no ordinary marathon. In truly “only in Ely” fashion, the marathon is also the home to the only …
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8/23/23
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NETT LAKE- After a disastrous 2022 wild ricing season in which the Bois Forte Band had to cancel the harvest on Nett Lake due to extremely poor conditions, the 2023 harvest is looking much more …
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David Colburn
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8/23/23
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