TOWER— Former Tower City Clerk-Treasurer Linda Keith has rescinded her approval of a settlement agreement with the city of Tower, a decision that resulted in her automatic dismissal and the loss of … more

ELY – Ely school district voters will have an opportunity to voice their opinions this fall about a proposed facility renovation project after a community survey is finalized later this month. … more

REGIONAL— Gov. Tim Walz is “pretty firm” in his belief that Glencore should be included as a named party on mining permits issued on behalf of PolyMet Mining’s planned copper-nickel mine near … more

ANGORA- “A thousand years ago the Norsemen were here,” said Micah Hodge. Or at least we can imagine. That was the theme behind the Festival of Skalds, held publicly for the first time this … more

ORR— A proposed increase in the Cook-Orr Hospital District levy was an unexpected addition to the city council agenda here on Monday night. Barb Johnson, Orr’s representative on the 15-member … more

TOWER— The city council took steps here on Monday to allow Lamppa Manufacturing to finally take possession of the new manufacturing facility built for the company by the Tower Economic Development … more

ELY – Packed houses filled the Vermilion Community College Fine Arts Theatre last weekend for “Looking Skyward,” a multimedia production, featuring dance, live music, poetry, photos, videos and … more

REGIONAL— After months of mediation, officials from Frontier Communications and the Department of Commerce have reached a stipulation agreement that is designed to settle most outstanding … more

REGIONAL— Thousands of acres of prime wildlife habitat in northern Minnesota could be affected as a result of a decision by the state’s Department of Natural Resources to include Wildlife … more

REGIONAL— A coalition of environmental groups have argued in court for months that Minnesota’s nonferrous metallic mining rules are too vague to be enforceable and don’t readily protect the … more