CRANE LAKE—Township officials and business owners in this border community say they’re worried about the future of their Customs and Border Patrol office and what the potential loss of the … more

REGIONAL— A newly-released study by two PhD economists has put economic data and analysis behind the arguments of sulfide mining opponents in the region, namely that boosters of copper-nickel … more

COOK— This is a story about connection—with the land, family, and memories— and about a battle with large and powerful forces that so often win out over the dreams and expectations of average … more

ORR- Aspen Resort’s new owners David and Cora Downes had a dream, something they had been talking about for at least 25 years. The family, who love camping and the outdoors, wanted to run a family … more

TOWER— The city council here, on Monday, unanimously approved the ouster of Jeff Hill from the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission, following his apparent violations of the city’s social … more

ELY – Speaking from the steps of Ely’s City Hall, Duluth Police Lieutenant and St. Louis County Commissioner Pete Stauber announced Monday that he is running for the U.S. Congress from … more

VIRGINIA—Motorists could be using the new Hwy. 53 reroute, including the state’s tallest bridge, by the end of next month. That’s a month and a half ahead of schedule, according to project … more

TOWER— Construction on the planned townhome project at the city’s harbor may not get underway by October as originally planned— and that could push the project back by several months depending … more

ELY – Ely could be going to the dogs. The city of Ely voted last week to lend its support to an effort by the Ely Rotary Club to establish an off-leash dog park. The move was made on … more

EAGLES NEST TWP- A nice-size crowd gathered on the new Highway 169 roadbed, Saturday morning, to watch a controlled blast that is part of the ongoing road improvement project. The event was a … more