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Study suggests big job gains from new kind of mining
REGIONAL— A new pilot study suggests a new type of “mining” could create more than 1,700 direct jobs in Minnesota and help address the country’s need for valuable metals like … more
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Sen. Nathan Wesenberg, of Little Falls, addresses town hall attendees in Ely on Saturday.
Ely town hall gets heated
ELY— Newly-elected Rep. Roger Skraba’s first town hall meeting held in his hometown proved contentious, with much of the heat generated by co-host, Sen. Nathan Wesenberg, of Little Falls. … more
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A selfie of Erica Lenci with a fresh batch of pupcakes.
“Pupcakes” prove a hit
SOUDAN- Move over cupcake entrepreneurs, this new small home-based business is selling “pupcakes.”Erica Lenci had been baking homemade dog treats for her family’s two dogs for about … more
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A variety of THC-infused beverages are being sold at Mitska’s Market in Ely. It is one of at least three shops in town currently selling THC product
On the hunt for cannabinoids in Ely
ELY- With all the talk at city hall about regulating the sale of edible cannabinoid products, the Timberjay hit the streets and the Internet in hopes of discovering how difficult, or easy, it … more
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Charles Myntti with his grandchildren outside their cabin on Co-op Point on Eagles Nest Lake One.
The history of Co-op Point
EMBARRASS- It was a full house at the Sisu Heritage Annual meeting, held at the Embarrass Town Hall on Feb. 16, and a time to celebrate the cultural contributions of Finnish immigrants to the … more
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Town hall raises concerns
ELY— A Second Amendment town hall set for this Saturday in Ely sponsored by Rep. Roger Skraba, of Ely, and Sen. Nathan Wesenberg, of Little Falls, is raising questions about the intention of … more
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Ambulance meeting goes off the rails
ELY- “Nobody is agreeing with anybody,” said Winton Mayor Marlene Zorman, the chairperson and Winton representative of the Ely Area Ambulance Joint Powers Board (EAAJPB) toward the end of … more
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Ashley Thaemert, of Cook, lets her team loose out of the gate during the six-dog race on Sunday. Thaemert took first in the six-dog class.
Mushers take center stage
ELY- Chilly morning temperatures and several inches of fresh snow on the trail only added to the excitement of race day here last Sunday, as mushers from across the country descended on Ely for this … more
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This double-pronged peninsula at the entrance to Black Bay could be the new home of a rustic campground.
Hearing set on campground proposal
LAKE VERMILION— A proposal for a new rustic campground near the mouth of Black Bay will be up before the St. Louis County Planning Commission on Thursday, March 9.A Minnesota nonprofit, known … more
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Prank call prompts elementary school lockdown in Ely
ELY- Students and staff at Washington Elementary were sent into lockdown here on Tuesday after an unidentified person told county authorities he was armed and outside the school, intending to harm … more
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Snowmobilers have been out in force in recent weeks and that’s been a boon to the local economy. Abundant snow this winter has made for good riding.
Mining the “white gold”
REGIONAL—When it comes to the winter economy in the North Country, those who cater to outdoor enthusiasts have a common refrain: “Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.”It’s … more
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Northshore to recall workers but questions still remain
REGIONAL- As area and state politicians joyfully shared the news Monday that laid off Northshore Mining workers were being recalled for an April re-start of operations in Babbitt and Silver Bay, … more
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With tongues hanging out, sled dogs make their way toward the finish line during last year’s running of the WolfTrack Classic.
Ely goes to the dogs
ELY- It is impossible to think of this city at the end of the road without noting its history of sled dog racing— and the WolfTrack Classic has become the latest iteration of that longstanding … more
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Area ambulances recognized
REGIONAL— While some area ambulance services may be small, they’re getting the job done and then some, according to a recent certification from the state’s Emergency Medical … more
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Obituaries: February 24, 2023
Randy J. ZupancichRandy James Zupancich, 60, of Britt, died of natural causes on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. A private service will take place for family, followed by a celebration of life on Sunday, Feb. … more
The inaugural year of the End of the Road Film Festival packed the seats of Ely’s Historic State Theater, with many films selling out.
Film festival a major success
ELY- “I didn’t know what to expect,” said End of the Road Film Festival director Jacob White, “but the turnout was amazing!”Ely’s very first film festival, running … more
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Letter roils ongoing ambulance dispute
TOWER— Despite a lengthy agenda, members of the city council here spent considerable time at their monthly meeting taking issue with a divisive letter to the editor written by a member of the … more
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Witnesses mystified by tasing
REGIONAL- A South Dakota couple whose rental houseboat ran aground in Voyageurs National Park last summer is still at a loss to explain what led two park rangers to board a service boat operated by … more
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Karmina Chosa, with her heart glasses, shows off her Valentine’s Day loot.
Party time at T-S Elementary
TOWER- Students and teachers at Tower-Soudan Elementary found a way to mix fun and learning, while taking advantage of a couple of milestones.Tuesday marked both the 100th day of school this year as … more
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Some Greenwood residents want fire response from Cook
GREENWOOD TWP- A resident and former township supervisor asked the Greenwood Town Board, Tuesday, to secure better fire protection for residents in the western portion of the … more
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Ebel breaks silence on tasing
REGIONAL- The details of a controversial incident last summer during which an Ash River business owner was tased twice by law enforcement officials at Voyageurs National Park have come into clearer … more
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Bakk to lobby for tobacco industry
ST. PAUL— Public health advocates are facing a new and unexpected adversary in their efforts to prevent young people from smoking— former state Sen. Tom Bakk.Bakk, who represented … more
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A city council letter of protest to the Biden administration packed the city council chambers in Ely on Tuesday.
Council condemns mineral withdrawal
ELY- It was standing room only at the city council meeting here on Tuesday as residents on both sides of the long-simmering copper-nickel mining debate weighed in on the council’s expected … more
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An eager beaver looks to have chopped down a tree in this creative sculpture by Tara and Kevin Boerst and Beth Ohlhauser.
Expressions in white
The Timberjay's Ely Editor Catie Clark snapped these photos of whimsical snow sculptures created for the Ely Winter Festival. more
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Jaymie Stocks (left), Sarah Moldenhauer (center), and Mason Wiekert (standing) carved the traditional snow sculpture on Monday depicting this year’s pin for the Ely Winter Festival.
No longer a youngster
ELY- The Ely Winter Festival is now on its amazing 30th year, but there’s no sign it’s slowing with approaching middle age.The event officially kicked off on Thursday, but signs of the … more
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