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Obituaries: October 6, 2023

Peter J. Johnson Peter Jon Johnson, 87, of Lake Vermilion-Tower, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, at Essentia-Virginia. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 6 at St. … more

10/4/23

The ambulance crisis

It appears that state lawmakers are hearing the message about the need to fix the broken funding system for the state’s ambulance services, particularly those serving rural areas. The message … more

12/20/23

Wolves drop season finale at home

MT. IRON— The seventh-seeded Timberwolves were facing the lion’s den on Thursday as they were set to face the Rangers on their home hardwood in the opening round of the Section 7A boys … more

Marshall Helmberger | 3/6/24

Morgan Sauls with the puppet featured in the “Quiltmaker’s Gift” at Ely’s Historic State Theater this weekend.

‘Quiltmaker’s Gift’ returns to Ely

ELY –The “Quiltmaker’s Gift” opens Friday, July 15, with a 7 p.m. performance at Ely’s Historic State Theater. The show continues Saturday, July 16 at 7p.m. and closes … more

Keith Vandervort | 7/13/22

I can see fall from the island

We are all talking about the change of weather. Come on, you know you are. You know the polite, non-political, non-religious, non-sports team topic we talk about at the grocery store, the post … more

April Wamhoff | 9/21/22

Applause for area ambulances

“Small Is Beautiful.”That was the title of the influential 1973 economics and philosophy primer by E.F. Schumacher, but it also appears to be a good description of what it takes to be a … more

2/22/23

Ely drops two more

ELY—In doubleheader action here last Friday, the Wolves struggled with Cherry’s pitching in a 1 p.m. contest, managing just four hits in a 13-2 drubbing. The Wolves held the lead briefly … more

Marshall Helmberger | 5/10/23

Will pickelball and ice skating mix? Cook may try

COOK- At last Thursday’s regular Cook City Council meeting, councilors and members of the Friends of the Parks (FOTP) batted around the idea of turning the ice skating rink at the community … more

David Colburn | 10/4/23

Savor the light and the dark

Here in the midst of the holidays at the darkest time of the year, it feels right to explore the layers of light and dark that we experience in many ways in our lives. Author Susan Caine, through her … more

Betty Firth | 12/20/23

The Grizzlies’ Louie Panichi grimaces as he puts up a driving shot in the lane.

Warriors edge Grizzlies

FIELD TWP- A questionable no-call on a potential foul against North Wood’s Louie Panichi as he scored on a putback shot at the buzzer gave Deer River a big 78-77 upset road win over the … more

3/6/24

May 14, 2021 e-edition

5/12/21

February 18, 2022 e-edition

2/16/22

Three people vying for county sheriff position

REGIONAL— Among the candidates who will appear on the Aug. 9 primary ballot are the three men vying to replace longtime St. Louis County Sheriff Ross Litman. While it’s officially a … more

Marshall Helmberger | 7/13/22

Township still seeking broadband project grants

GREENWOOD TWP- For the first time since the resignation of the elected clerk and treasurer, the Greenwood Town Board at their Sept. 13 meeting was able to approve their treasurer’s report, … more

Jodi Summit | 9/21/22

North Woods pitcher Helen Koch eyes the plate during her wind-up.

Grizzlies sink Ely

ELY- Everything was clicking for the North Woods softball team last week as the Grizzlies rolled over the Ely Timberwolves 16-1 on Thursday in Ely. North Woods never trailed in the game, grabbing a … more

David Colburn | 5/10/23

Fall Puzzle Book- October 13, 2023 edition

10/11/23

North Woods’ Jonah Burnett, seen here shooting a baseline jumper against Moose Lake, was the state’s leading scorer after Monday night’s action.

Grizz win a pair heading into break

CARLTON- The North Woods boys knocked the Carlton-Wrenshall Raptors from the ranks of the unbeatens on Monday with a second-half haymaker and an 81-66 road win. The Raptors led most of the first … more

David Colburn | 12/20/23

North Woods senior River Cheney is all smiles as she hugs a teammate after scoring her 1,000th career point against Bigfork.

Grizzlies fall to Huskies in heartbreaker

FIELD TWP- The North Woods girls had a disappointing early exit from the Section 7A tournament last Wednesday, with No. 5 seed Bigfork pulling a minor upset over the No. 4 seeded Grizzlies 55-52. But … more

David Colburn | 3/6/24

March 20, 2020 e-edition

3/18/20

Obituaries: September 23, 2022

Janice M. Strub Janice M. Strub, 69, of Orr, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1 at Holy Cross … more

9/21/22

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

Catie Clark | 12/7/22

Ely’s Zoe Mackenzie goes in for a layup under pressure from North Woods’ Kiana LaRoque.

Timberwolves KO Grizzlies

ELY- In boxing terms, the early January bout between North Woods and Ely girls hoops teams was the equivalent of a 12-round slugfest ending in a split decision in favor of the Ely girls, 64-61. But … more

David Colburn | 2/22/23

Grizzlies take two at home

FIELD TWP- The North Woods baseball team hosted a double-header on Tuesday against Littlefork-Big Falls and came away with a pair of close wins, 6-5 and 3-1. Levi Chauklin drew a bases-loaded walk in … more

David Colburn | 5/10/23

August 4, 2023 e-edition

8/2/23

Grizzlies post OT win at Moose Lake

MOOSE LAKE- The North Woods girls scored a big overtime win on the road against 7AA Moose Lake/Willow River last Thursday, making the winning push with two of their senior leaders out of the game. … more

David Colburn | 12/20/23