COOK- The Vermilion Lake Association celebrated its 50th anniversary in style, on Saturday, with an afternoon picnic and informational fair held at Camp Vermilion. Over 300 members and friends … more

EAGLES NEST - The Arrowhead Region has had a calm wildfire season this year, overshadowed by the massive blazes in Canada and California. But history has not been kind to northern St. Louis County … more

TOWER— The city council, minus Mayor Josh Carlson and Councilor Lance Dougherty, took just 17 minutes on Monday to work through its regular monthly agenda. The three councilors quickly approved a … more

COOK— The timeline for a new Louisiana-Pacific siding plant near here continues to lengthen, and the potential plant is now unlikely to be operational before 2022. That’s according to comments … more

ELY – School board members here extended their conversation this week on a facilities improvement project that could carry a price tag of at least $7 million. Questions remain on what would be … more

TOWER – You probably expect a “hello” when you walk into most local businesses. But in Tower, you just may be welcomed with a bark and a furry animal begging you for a treat. Many … more

First District DFL Congressman Tim Walz and Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson will square off on the November ballot after emerging the winners in Tuesday’s hotly-contested gubernatorial … more

REGIONAL- Former DFL state Rep. Joe Radinovich and St. Louis County Commissioner Peter Stauber will face off in the November election for the Eighth District Congressional seat currently held by Rick … more

TOWER— Nearly one-in-five voters here could have their votes disqualified after election officials handed out the wrong ballots to a number of city residents on Tuesday. The snafu left … more

REGIONAL - Bernie Mettler, of Embarrass, and Ely’s Paul McDonald emerged as the winners of Tuesday’s primary contest for the St. Louis County Fourth District Commissioner’s seat being vacated … more