ORR— Representatives of Back 40 Wireless were before the city council here on Tuesday, to talk about their plan to bring high-speed Internet access to the community. The city has lacked any new … more

TOWER— After considerable discussion, the city council here voted to accept a modified tax abatement schedule proposed by the development firm advancing the town home project at the city’s … more

COOK— Zup’s will rebuild after a fire destroyed the store here Monday night. “We’ll be back and better than we were in order to take care of our community,” owner Matt Zupancich said … more

COOK - Veterans sat down for lasagna with all of the fixings at Trinity Lutheran Church here Monday, part of a string of events to honor veterans across the region that began last Friday. While … more

COOK - The Zup’s store here is believed to be a total loss after a fire gutted much of the interior of the building Monday night. Fire crews and law enforcement were called to the store on Hwy. … more

COOK— A fire broke out inside the Zup's Grocery here shortly after 8:30 p.m. Multiple fire departments are involved in fighting the fire, but have indicated that the fire will be defensive only, … more

TOWER— Voters here opted for change in city government, installing two relative newcomers to three open positions on the city council, including the mayor. Orlyn Kringstad, who moved to Tower … more

ELY – The third time proved the charm for Angela Campbell on Tuesday as she was elected to a seat on the Ely City Council. Campbell lost by just six votes in the 2012 primary in her bid for … more

ELY— The annual high school musical has become infected with the recent Halloween spirit. “This year’s production is “Zombie Prom,” but before anyone thinks of brain-eating monsters, think … more

VIRGINIA - Voters here overwhelming approved a measure to implement a one-percent sales tax to rebuild the Miners Memorial Complex. Residents in the city voted 68.84 percent to 31.16 percent in … more