GREENWOOD TWP- It was slow, steady, and by the book (or the Minnesota 2016 Recount Guide), and after a little less than three hours, Greenwood Township residents had the definitive count, and the … more

REGIONAL— PolyMet’s recently-updated feasibility study, or technical report, is prompting calls for a closer look by state regulators at the financial viability of the company’s proposed … more

ELY – Following a third review Monday night of new booster club guidelines for the Ely School District, board members reluctantly gave their approval to the new policy, as recommended by the … more

TOWER—Progress on the new manufacturing facility here that will soon be the new home of Lamppa Manufacturing is continuing on track following several actions by the city council here on Monday. … more

TOWER—The city’s charter commission, on March 28, voted 6-1 against repeal of a provision that currently prohibits a member of the city council from simultaneously serving as fire chief, … more

ELY – Based on concerns expressed by the Ely Tree Board about the health of Ely’s remaining silver maple trees, the City Council will consider taking action later this month to slow the flow of … more

REGIONAL— The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission voted unanimously, last Thursday, to open a formal investigation into Frontier Communications, to include holding public hearings in Frontier’s … more

TOWER— City officials here have raised a new potential hurdle for the town home project at the city’s harbor, suggesting the city may seek a $750,000 letter of credit from Tower Vision 2025, … more

EMBARRASS- Roland “Charlie” Fowler really enjoys the cold weather. And in his slow but animated drawl, he loves talking about it. Fowler has become a staple on local and national weather … more

Editor’s Note: The five candidates for the DFL endorsement for the Eighth District congressional seat took part in a candidates’ forum on March 17, in Hibbing. Here is a sampling of their … more