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REGIONAL- The South Ridge Panthers combined track team ran into stiff competition last week in the 11-team Esko Showcase meet in Esko on April 25, with the girls placing ninth and the boys finishing …
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David Colburn
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5/2/24
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VIRGINIA- The Northeast Range-Ely boys golf team placed fifth in the seven-team field at the East Range Conference meet at the Virginia Golf Course on Thursday, April 25. The team total of 188 was 27 …
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David Colburn
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5/2/24
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TOWER- A self-titled “rant” on the “What’s Up Tower” Facebook page this week asked a question that volunteers in the Wagoner Trails Club have expected was coming for …
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Jodi Summit
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5/1/24
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REGIONAL— The U.S. House, this week, gave a narrow vote of approval for legislation that would rescind the mineral withdrawal affecting a portion of the Superior National Forest and require the …
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Marshall Helmberger
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5/1/24
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REGIONAL- In a brand new report, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) says there was a significant uptick in elder fraud complaints in 2023. The Elder Fraud Report, released on …
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David Colburn
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5/1/24
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ELY- The Ely Telecommunications Advisory Board (TAB) is proposing to install fiber-based wifi into Whiteside Park. The hard-wired connection is expected to improve internet access for the …
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Catie Clark
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5/1/24
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ELY- Emily Roose and Erik Nelson took the top prize during Northern Lakes Arts Association’s “Dancing with the Ely Stars” event held last Friday at Ely’s Historic State …
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Catie Clark
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5/1/24
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FIELD TWP- When the Mt. Iron-Buhl Rangers scored seven runs in two innings to take an 8-7 lead on the North Woods Grizzlies softball team going into the bottom of the sixth inning last Thursday at …
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David Colburn
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5/1/24
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DEER RIVER— Ely’s offense clicked here last Thursday as the Timberwolves ten-runned the Warriors 13-3 to improve to 4-3 on the young baseball season. “This was the much-needed …
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Marshall Helmberger
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5/1/24
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HOYT LAKES – The combined Northeast Range-Ely girls golf team scored a big win last week in the East Range Conference meet at Hoyt Lakes. NER-E had three players place in the top five in the …
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David Colburn
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5/1/24
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ELY— The Timberwolves are suddenly dominating on the softball mound as they notched two more double-digit wins this week, against Two Harbors and Chisholm. Playing at home last Friday, Wolves …
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Marshall Helmberger
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5/1/24
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CARLTON- The Carlton-Wrenshall Raptors baseball team may have picked up a home win against the North Woods Grizzlies on Tuesday, but the Grizzlies will see dividends from the boost in confidence that …
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David Colburn
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5/1/24
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SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST— The wind was picking up by midday but that just made the fire “snappier” in the terminology of the fire officials here who were taking advantage of a dry …
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Marshall Helmberger
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5/1/24
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REGIONAL— Our recent April showers have not only set the stage for new growth this spring, they have reminded us of the wonderful scent that comes in the immediate aftermath of rain. That scent …
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Marshall Helmberger
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5/1/24
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May 3 deadline to enter bear license lottery REGIONAL— If you’re planning to apply for this year’s lottery for the fall bear hunt, and haven’t done so already, you’d …
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5/1/24
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As promised in my last column, “Facing the fear and finding hope”, that appeared in the April 5 edition of the Timberjay, I’m resuming the story of Kelly Cramer and her recovery …
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Kathleen McQuillan
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5/1/24
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COOK- Representatives of a citizens’ committee exploring solutions for transportation problems sought and got the Cook City Council’s endorsement of their efforts following a presentation …
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David Colburn
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5/1/24
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REGIONAL – House members in St. Paul were set to vote Wednesday on a $980 million bonding bill that aligns with the priorities established by Gov. Tim Walz in January, but work on a final bill …
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David Colburn
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5/1/24
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“I have a spoiler alert: There’s nothing wrong with trying to influence the election. It’s called democracy.” So said defense attorney Todd Blanche last week as he tried to …
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5/1/24
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ELY- Ever since Scott Stowell moved to Ely, he’s been collecting and telling stories. As someone with experience as a writer and news professional, telling those stories comes second nature and …
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Catie Clark
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5/1/24
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ELY- The board of the Donald G. Gardner Humanities Trust, at its April 10 meeting, voted to award $6,210 in spring grant awards to local arts organizations. The twice-yearly grant program helps the …
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5/1/24
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REGIONAL- The distinction between an employee and an independent contractor can be confusing to some employers, while for others it’s one that can be manipulated to the employer’s benefit …
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David Colburn
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5/1/24
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James W. Thierer James “Jimmy” Warren Thierer, 67, of Embarrass, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at his home. No memorial service is planned at this time. Arrangements are with …
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5/1/24
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5/1/24
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ELY— The Wolves softball squad combined for 16 hits here on Tuesday as Ely routed the Warriors 15-1. “We jumped out to an early big lead scoring nine in the first,” said Ely Head …
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Marshall Helmberger
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4/26/24
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