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ELY – A new street name, Linda Fryer Way, was dedicated last week for the longtime Chamber of Commerce leader whose efforts went a long way to put this community on the map.Family, friends, Ely …
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Keith Vandervort
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6/29/22
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TOWER- Twenty years ago Randy and Carol Semo opened a 1950s-themed bar and grill with a décor that echoed both their love of that era and a healthy dose of Green Bay Packers fandom. Good …
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Jodi Summit
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6/29/22
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REGIONAL- When most people think of family reunions, the images they conjure up don’t typically include ski jumping.But for 87-year-old Dale Severson, an Eau Claire, Wis. native familiar to …
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David Colburn
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11/23/22
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ELY— Those who miss being served by their favorite baristas from the Front Porch will be glad to know that the duo is going into business together. Jen Flermoen and Michelle Timmins will be …
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Jen Shuster-Dahlin
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7/19/23
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GREENWAY— Ely is looking like the team to beat in Section 7A this season as they dominated the Greenway tournament on Saturday, winning eight straight sets across four best-of-two matches. The …
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Marshall Helmberger
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9/14/22
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REGIONAL— Facing uncertainty over the future of their mine and processing facility, workers at Northshore Mining have voted to join the United Steelworkers (USW). It was the sixth time that the …
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Marshall Helmberger
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7/19/23
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CHISHOLM- Hope came in the form of rain for the North Woods Grizzlies last Friday at Chisholm, hope that the second-quarter downpour would ground the high-flying Bluestreaks’ aerial attack and …
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David Colburn
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9/14/22
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VERMILION LAKE TWP- Living with and managing the risk of wildfire was the focus of an event held here earlier this month. “I’ve learned that there is risk here,” said Gloria …
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Jodi Summit
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7/19/23
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AURORA— Ely Head Coach Louis Gerzin found plenty to like and plenty to work on as the Timberwolves fell 20-6 to Cromwell here last Friday. The game, originally scheduled to be played in Ely, …
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Marshall Helmberger
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9/14/22
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EMBARRASS- At least 300 people attended the Embarrass Fair Board’s monthly pancake breakfast in November, the largest turnout since the board began the regular fundraising events earlier this …
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Jodi Summit
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11/23/22
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FIELD TWP- In racking up three more match wins on the road in six days against Mesabi East, Deer River, and South Ridge, the North Woods volleyball team’s early season record of 5-1 is vastly …
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David Colburn
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9/14/22
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ELY - The Northern Lakes Arts Association (NLAA)November art show, entitled “Celebrating Our Youths,” featured artwork from over 30 young artists from Ely and the surrounding areas. In …
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11/23/22
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Weekend showers didn’t dampen spirits at the Lake Vermilion Traditional Powwow last weekend, and Timberjay photographer Jodi Summit was on hand to capture some of the grace, beauty, and …
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Jodi Summit
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6/29/22
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From a lifelong interest in photography, Robert Reed became fascinated with his Native American neighbors on Indian Island on Burntside Lake. He spent summers with his family at his cabin there. His …
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David Kess
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11/23/22
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ELY— The Timberwolves had an off-night against one of the section’s toughest teams and it resulted in an 80-69 loss to the Bluestreaks here on Monday night. The loss dropped the …
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Marshall Helmberger
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2/15/23
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ELY— The Timberwolves improved to 16-5 on the season here last Friday as they pounded Mesabi East, 81-38. The Wolves took command from the tip-off, building a 48-17 lead by the break and never …
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Marshall Helmberger
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2/15/23
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TOWER-The Tower-Soudan Historical Society is excited to announce their popular “History Talks on Main Street” series, featuring a captivating story about the cherished summers spent on …
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7/19/23
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REGIONAL— Ely’s playoff run in boys high school hockey may have come to a quick end this season, but not before the team notched some significant milestones in the regular season, …
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2/28/24
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GIANTS RIDGE— Hundreds of the state’s top Nordic skiers were set to compete in the state tournament here beginning on Wednesday, although results from the two-day event weren’t …
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Marshall Helmberger
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2/15/23
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SILVER BAY- Tuesday’s game against the Mariners proved the team’s second blowout of the week, this time by an even bigger margin than last Thursday’s drubbing of International …
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Marshall Helmberger
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12/13/23
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ELY- Anyone expecting a cakewalk for North Woods as they took on Ely on Monday must have forgotten how tenaciously the Wolves defend their home court when the Grizzlies come to town. A stout …
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David Colburn
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2/28/24
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FIELD TWP- North Woods Grizzlies fans were treated to a rare spectacle at last Friday’s Senior Night game against Littlefork-Big Falls, as senior guard Brenden Chiabotti ripped the nets for an …
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David Colburn
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2/15/23
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ELY— A solid South Ridge baseball team handed Ely its first loss of the season here on Tuesday, 8-5. Both teams took their time getting on the board. Ely threatened in the first and second …
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Marshall Helmberger
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5/3/23
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ELY— The Timberwolves hockey team is off to its hottest start in years as they took three of four games over the past week to improve to 6-2 on the season. Playing at home on Tuesday, …
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Marshall Helmberger
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12/13/23
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SOUTH RIDGE— Ely sophomore guard Jack Davies poured in a career-high 41 points here on Friday night to carry the Timberwolves to an 83-73 win over the Panthers. “It was nice to get a win …
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David Colburn
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2/28/24
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