REGIONAL— The St. Louis County Board of Adjustment gave half a slice to a Burntside Lake island-owner who wanted to build a cabin on a site far too small to meet the county’s zoning …

Marjorie L. Wallin Marjorie Lynn “Margie” Wallin, 66, lost her battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Tower. Margie’s family would like to thank the staff of Vermilion …

REGIONAL— Scenic Rivers Health Services CEO Keith Harvey expressed incredulity this week in the wake of passage of a U.S. House spending and policy bill that would make dramatic cuts to …

ELY— Two new wolf pups have arrived at the International Wolf Center here, and the facility is asking the public’s help with naming its two newest ambassadors. The public can weigh in on …

THE BOUNDARY WATERS— A lightning strike fire continues to burn slowly in remote and difficult-to-access terrain near the Horse River, north of Ely, as fire officials try to assess how and when …

ASH RIVER – The spring wind off the lake tugged at the edge of Bob DeGross’s jacket as he stood near the dock at the Ash River Visitor Center, not far from the water that has defined so …

REGIONAL- The Minnesota Legislature wrapped up its 2025 regular session late Monday night without completing its most essential task: passing a full two-year state budget. Lawmakers failed to …

LAKE VERMILION- Some Lake Vermilion property owners could see fewer flood-related restrictions, and possibly lower insurance costs and improved property values, thanks to a newly adopted St. Louis …

TOWER- For the third year in a row, the Tower Area Ambulance Service has been awarded a “Certificate of Clinical Excellence” by the Minnesota Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS). …

ELEPHANT LAKE- A Pine City woman was hospitalized Saturday evening after the ATV she was riding in flipped on a trail southeast of Elephant Lake, about ten miles northeast of Orr. The crash was …

REGIONAL—A Grand Marais public radio station that serves a large area of Lake and Cook counties, has won two Edward R. Murrow awards in two different categories. WTIP, North Shore Community …

Paul Jay Roy Paul Jay Roy, 65, lifelong resident of Soudan, died of cancer on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at home, with his family by his side. A Memorial Mass was held on Thursday, May 22 at St. …

COOK — The golden arches are going dark in Cook. The local McDonald’s restaurant is set to close for good next Wednesday, May 28, according to store manager Jonah Kirkpatrick, who …

TOWER— Have questions about the planned changes at the Moccasin Point public landing on Lake Vermilion? Then you’ll want to attend the open house set for Wednesday, June 18 at the Herbert …

TOWER- A meaningful life is like a beautiful quilt, and that was the symbolism on display here last week as a sizable crowd of friends gathered at Immanuel Lutheran Church to recognize Pastor Art …

ELY— The city council here, in a meeting on Tuesday, set a June 17 public hearing to discuss options for addressing the ongoing blight at the 45 E. Boundary St. residence owned by Jason Gillson …

ELY- At the Northwoods Partners Healthy Aging Expo, held last Thursday at the Grand Ely Lodge, a room packed full of seniors learned from Abby Sirek and Tommy Teigan how to keep their heart healthy. …

GREENWOOD TWP- A Lake Vermilion cabin in Greenwood Township was destroyed by fire last Thursday afternoon after a campfire spread out of control. The fire was reported shortly after 3 p.m. along …

GREENWOOD TWP- The Greenwood Town Board approved hiring the MJM Medical Director Group to provide oversight for the township’s first responders, who are part of the township’s fire …

ELY- At their meeting here on Monday, Ely School Board Chair Rochelle Sjoberg offered a heaping helping of thanks for Ely Community Resource and the work they do to support Ely Schools. “I …

GREENWOOD TWP- The Greenwood Town Board took several steps to alleviate a cash flow issue stemming from $35,000 in legal fees incurred so far this year, most in pursuit of the dismissal of former …

TOWER- Black smoke billowed here late last Thursday afternoon when a UPS truck caught fire while driving through Tower on its return from a day of deliveries. Both the Tower and Breitung fire …

Mary J. Morse Mary J. Morse, 66, of Grand Rapids, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at her home. A gathering of family and friends to celebrate her life will be held on …

REGIONAL- What began as a small wildfire in Ault Township north of Brimson exploded into a major disaster this week, becoming the largest fire in Minnesota so far this year and the central focus of a …

TOWER— The city council here has a new member after John VanDeVoort took the oath of office at the council meeting on Monday. The council accepted VanDeVoort’s application for the …