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Ida Rukavina named next IRRR commissioner
REGIONAL— Ida Rukavina, a Pike Township native, will be the next commissioner of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation. Gov. Tim Walz made that announcement on Dec. 21, as current … more
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Houseboat operator facing charges in VNP incident
REGIONAL- Nearly six months after an Ash River houseboat operator was allegedly tased during a June 25 encounter with Voyageurs National Park enforcement officers, five charges stemming from the … more
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K-2 students at T-S Elementary sang songs of thanks for the season.
Sounds of the season
Holidays are merrier with music, and North Country communities have been merry indeed with the songs of the season performed by young and old alike. Timberjay photographers captured a few images of … more
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A Lake Country Power line crew works to reconnect a broken line, one of hundreds of individual outages from last week’s snowstorm. This week’s storm is expected to bring widespread outages as well, just days after power was finally restored across the area.
Latest storm forecast has line crews on high alert
REGIONAL— Here we go again?That was the question as the Timberjay went to press this week with the latest winter storm forecast to hit the region beginning late Wednesday and lingering into the … more
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Flat state aids push county levy higher
REGIONAL— St. Louis County spending will have increased 14.6 percent over the past five years, based on the 2023 budget approved earlier this month by the county board. At the same time, the … more
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A map of one the three areas to be served by the new broadband funding awarded recently to Paul Bunyan Communications. Residences in the area should soon see internet access speeds of up to 10 gigabytes per second.
Paul Bunyan awarded grant for expanded broadband
REGIONAL- Only one North Country broadband proposal was funded by the Minnesota Dept. of Employment and Economic Development in the latest round of Border-to-Border grant awards released last … more
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Council OKs three-percent levy hike for next year
TOWER— For the first time in three years, the city council here has voted to increase the city’s tax levy, by three percent over the 2022 levy of $394,761. That will push the city’s … more
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North Woods, NER to swap principals
REGIONAL- A new year will bring new leadership to two area schools, as North Woods Principal John Vukmanich and Northeast Range Principal Kelly Engman will swap roles beginning Jan. 1.North Woods … more
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A MnDOT snowplow was out working Hwy. 169 in heavy snow on Wednesday.
Winter wallop
REGIONAL— The area’s first major winter storm of the season struck with a vengeance on Wednesday with heavy, dense snow and considerable wind as a Colorado low moved across the Plains and … more
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The city of Tower's sidewalk snowblower was struggling to clear the sidewalks Thursday after a combined two-day snowfall total in excess of a foot blanketed the area. The storm also caused widespread power outages.
Winter storm brings widespread power outages
REGIONAL— The first major winter storm of the season proved to be an over-performer in northern St. Louis County, where snow totals substantially exceeded predictions, leaving many areas with … more
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Council okays new ambulance purchase
TOWER— The city council here gave a unanimous green light at a special meeting on Monday to the purchase of a new ambulance before the end of the year. The council took the action at the … more
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Fae Laakkonen-Gaylord listens as Santa asks if she's been good during his weekend stopover in Orr for the Snow City Christmas celebration.
Sights and sounds
'Tis the season for holiday events in the North Country, and Timberjay photographer showed up at a couple of them this past week to snap some pics. more
The walls and roof are up on the new county garage now under construction in Kugler Township.
New public works garage taking shape
KUGLER TWP— The pre-cast walls and roof are up and the new St. Louis County public works garage here will soon be fully enclosed so crews can begin interior work perhaps ahead of the new year. … more
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Moratorium set on sale of cannabinoids
ELY - The Ely City Council voted at their Dec. 6 meeting to approve a moratorium on new permits for the sale of cannabinoid products derived from hemp until March 7, 2023, or until the city passes an … more
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Skraba’s 3A win confirmed by recount
REGIONAL– Republican Roger Skraba, of Ely, is headed to the Minnesota House as the District 3A representative after recounts confirmed his razor-thin victory over incumbent DFLer Rob Ecklund.A … more
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MIDCO fiber internet goes live in Ely
ELY - MIDCO, the newest fiber internet provider operating in Ely, announced the start of fiber hookups on Monday. The firm, one of two fiber providers in the city, recently completed a two-year … more
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Timberjay’s new Ely editor now on the job
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
High court hears arguments in PolyMet case
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
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Student Kai Contreras-Pieratos shows off the last remaining bite or two of his piece of pie.
Eats to be thankful for
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
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Lawmakers seek extended UI for N’Shore mine workers
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
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WELY Radio station has sold, but will operate out of a new studio when it comes back on the air after the FCC approves the sale and license transfer.
WELY sold to Wisconsin-based radio group
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
Developer faces hurdles on cartway request
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
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Larry Lozar, a volunteer driver with Northwoods Partners, picks up Ely senior Jim Orcutt to help run an errand.
Keeping seniors at home
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
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Goncalves sounds bitter notes in chamber keynote
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
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The Tower City Council approved a union contract Monday for Tower Area Ambulance Director Dena Suihkonen.
Council inks union deal with ambulance director
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
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