TOWER — The intersection of Hwy. 169 and County Rd. 77 has long been a point of concern for drivers traveling through the area just southwest of Tower. Commonly referred to as the Y Store …

ELY — After facing criticism from multiple community members, Mayor Heidi Omerza reversed her decision to reappoint Paul Kess to the Ely Area Lodging Tax Joint Powers Board, instead naming …

EMBARRASS — With the decision to have the Embarrass Region Community Association (fair board) take ownership of the horse arena on the fairgrounds last year, planning is now underway to improve the …

LAKE VERMILION — A cabin on Meads Island on Lake Vermilion was destroyed by fire on Jan. 14, possibly the result of an untended furnace. A passing snowmobiler spotted smoke and reported the blaze …

REGIONAL—Dan Horoshak, a fifth-generation Iron Ranger and a member of USW Local 6860, announced this past week that he is running for the 7B Minnesota House seat currently held by first-term …

David A. Pike David Allyn Pike, 81, of Embarrass, known to many as Mr. Pike, Coach Pike, or simply Piker, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at Essentia in Duluth, surrounded by …

TOWER — Tower Ambulance Service staff were on hand Monday to welcome the first shift of a new emergency services program, which is being funded by a one-time $2.7 million state grant. The program …

REGIONAL — Political tensions between the U.S. and Canada resulted in a significant drop in cross-border traffic and commerce into Minnesota in 2025, according to data maintained by the Bureau of …

ELY—The banjo strings pluck out a hesitant rhythm as people work through an attempt at clawhammer technique. Their instructor, Blake Ferree, watches carefully, reminding them to keep the claw …

TOWER—The Timberjay is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a 2026 Report for America host newsroom. The Timberjay will join an expanding network of more than 175 newsrooms across the …

TOWER — Aaron Kania, who recently retired as the U.S. Forest Service’s Kawishiwi District Ranger in Ely, announced Tuesday he will seek the DFL endorsement for Minnesota’s District 3A House …

TOWER— After considerable discussion, the city council here agreed 4-1 on Monday to ask Superior Fuel to voluntary suspend its work in preparation for the installation of a 30,000-gallon propane …

ELY — The Ely School Board voted Monday to direct Superintendent Anne Oelke to prepare recommendations for program and position cuts as the district grapples with mounting financial pressures. The …

REGIONAL—Residents of northeastern Minnesota can expect a rematch in the District 3 Senate contest this year. State Sen. Grant Hauschild, who won a tight contest against Babbitt Mayor Andrea …

COOK — When Jenn and Jeremy Scofield signed the papers that made them the new owners of Northwoods Auto Parts in Cook, it wasn’t a sudden leap or a surprise pivot. It was the final step in a plan …

ORR- A series of decisions tied to the city’s municipal liquor store dominated discussion at the Orr City Council’s Jan. 13 meeting, as council members weighed the rising cost of repairs against …

James B. Gornick James Bernard “Jim” “Stamp” “Chipper Cheese” “Hammer” Gornick, 75, of Soudan, died in his home on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, after his battle with cancer. A celebration …

REGIONAL— Through an unprecedented legislative maneuver, members of the Trump administration and some GOP members of Congress are hoping to not only rescind the Biden administration’s 20-year …

BOIS FORTE — Heightened concern over federal immigration enforcement in the Twin Cities has prompted the Bois Forte Tribal Council to issue a public advisory urging band members to remain vigilant …

GREENWOOD TWP — Newly hired treasurer Jill Clark took her seat at the table at Tuesday’s meeting, and at the same time, the Greenwood Town Board set the process for hiring a new township clerk, …

ELY—The International Wolf Center is mourning the unexpected loss of Grayson, a 9-year-old Arctic wolf who served as an ambassador for wolf education and captivated visitors with his distinctive …

VIRGINA — Lynn Hilde will serve another term as chair as the ISD 2142 school board rolled three meetings into one Tuesday in Virginia, combining a working session that included a look at practical …

GREENWOOD TWP — A family group of four adults and two children snowmobiling on Lake Vermilion ended up partially submerged in icy water after their sleds broke through skim ice that had formed …

VIRGINIA — A former Iron Range teacher was sentenced Monday to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to repeatedly sexually abusing a child over a period of more than a year. Ryan Ross …

BABBITT — Andrea Zupancich, mayor of Babbitt and local business owner, announced her candidacy for Minnesota Senate District 3 as a Republican, setting up a rematch for the seat in 2026. Zupancich …