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MPR freelancer Erica Dischino (left) talking with Emily Roose (center) and Mike Banovetz (right) at the Jan. 18 Braver Angels meeting in Ely.
Talking to the other side
ELY- There was a nearly full house last Thursday, Jan. 18, as the newly-formed Ely chapter of Braver Angels held its first workshop at the Ely Senior Center. Braver Angels is a national organization … more
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Hotel plans may be stymied by parking
ELY- Matt Stupnik and his $3.5 million boutique hotel project is facing a squeeze from the lack of available parking space. When he bought the former Ely community center from the city for two … more
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Tower Ambulance ends year with 524 runs
TOWER- The Tower Area Ambulance Service (TAAS)had a total of 524 runs in 2023, which included 486 911-calls and 38 non-emergency transfers. This was comparable to the call numbers in 2021 with 489 … more
Cook Hospital earns ACR accreditation
COOK- The Cook Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Mammography is a specific type … more
EBCH trustees complete training
REGIONAL- Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital trustees John Saw and Barb Soderberg were among the 16 hospital trustees across the state recognized by the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) for their … more
Obituaries: January 26, 2024
Ramon E. Berg Ramon E. “Ray” Berg, 91, longtime resident of Soudan, passed away on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at Essentia Health-Virginia. A private family interment will be held. A … more
Ely freshman Chezne Nickolson (left) and Ely sophomore Molly Lindsay (center) play the troll couple Bulda and Pabbie, looking upon Ely sixth grader Beck Sponholtz, who plays a younger Princess Anna who had just been cured of her magical injury at the hands of her sister, Princess Elsa.
FROZEN debuts Friday
ELY- After more than a year of buildup, the weekend of “Frozen in Ely” is finally here. Ely Memorial High School was the only high school in Minnesota to win the rights to perform … more
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Solar project still moving forward
TOWER— A plan to build an approximately five-megawatt solar array near the Tower-Breitung water tower remains in the works even as agreement on the details have taken longer to finalize than … more
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The planned state OHV camp is set to be built just south of Hwy. 169, just off the Murray Forest Road in the area shown in yellow.
OHV camp construction set for 2024
REGIONAL— A new state campground designed specifically for off-road vehicle users should be under construction later this year just east of Soudan. The campground was part of the original … more
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Joe Weise, new co-owner of the Laundry Room laundromat in Ely, with two of his dryers, now named “Albus Tumbledore” and “Helga Hufflefluff.”
Groaners galore as puns break out at Ely laundry
ELY- The Laundry Room at 428 E. Sheridan St. has been stricken by a punbelievable outbreak of colorful quips—take-offs on celebrities and movie characters. No longer are patrons utilizing … more
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Walz’s $982 million spending plans lack specifics
REGIONAL- Gov. Tim Walz unveiled a proposed $982 million capital budget for the 2024 legislative session on Tuesday, and local governments, including Tower, were left hanging on whether or not their … more
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Latest COVID variant is spreading rapidly in Minnesota
REGIONAL- It’s a week of mixed signals for COVID activity in Minnesota, not an unusual circumstance considering the limited measures of surveillance available now compared to earlier in the … more
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Ruby Milton as Queen Elsa
Lead performer profiles for “Frozen”
ELY- Ruby Milton plays the big role of Queen Elsa. The Northeast Range senior has the substantial voice needed to carry this musically challenging role. Her dedication to the musical is considerable, … more
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Public Works Foreman Mike Popesh received a commemorative plaque from Mayor Heidi Omerza in honor of his more than 43 years of service to the city of Ely at Tuesday’s city council meeting. Popesh retired last week. He started working for the city at the end of 1980.
Council recognizes Mike Popesh for 43 years service to city
ELY- After 43 years of service, Public Works Foreman Mike Popesh, a long-time city of Ely employee, retired last week. He began work with the city at the end of 1980, according to Mayor Heidi Omerza. … more
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County falls in high-speed broadband rankings
REGIONAL- St. Louis County is falling behind in the deployment of high-speed broadband, tumbling down the rankings of Minnesota counties based on recent data from the Minnesota Office of Broadband … more
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Obituaries: January 19, 2024
Orrin A. Haugen Orrin Arnold Haugen, 87, of Duluth, a former longtime Hibbing resident, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 10 … more
Board cool to request for ambulance reassignments
GREENWOOD TWP— A proposal to reassign most of Greenwood Township to the Cook Ambulance Service’s coverage territory drew a mixed reaction from the town board here on Tuesday. The proposal … more
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Six-year-old William Meehan, of Esko, gets some help from his grandmother Diane as he attempts to finish the large plate of chocolate chip pancakes
Smiles aplenty as Tower Café opens its doors
TOWER- The place was buzzing as Jen and Bob McDonough officially opened the doors to their next adventure, owning and operating the Tower Café, a longtime mainstay on Main Street that has been … more
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Dodd Technologies stage tech at the Ely Memorial High School production of Disney's Frozen
ELY PREPS FOR BIG PRODUCTION
ELY- One of the biggest stars in the Ely Memorial High School production of “Disney’s Frozen – The Broadway Musical” has no lines and sings no songs, but has a part in every … more
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Black Bay campground suit dismissed
LAKE VERMILION- Christine Wyrobek, owner of the partially developed Rough-N-It campground for disabled veterans on Lake Vermilion’s Black Bay, and Lance and Kari Kuhn have reached a voluntary … more
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Ely changes its name to Arendelle
ELY- Heidi Omerza, the Mayor of Ely, issued a proclamation at the beginning of the first city council meeting of the year, changing the name of the city to Arendelle as the council members looked on … more
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Should Tower buy the county public works facility?
TOWER— Should the city of Tower agree to purchase the county public works facility, now being vacated by St. Louis County? That’s the question that the council has talked about for more … more
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2142 board elects Hilde as chair, creates building committee
VIRGINIA- ISD 2142 District 5/Cherry school board member Lynn Hilde was selected by his peers as the 2024 board chair at Tuesday night’s organizational meeting at the district office in … more
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Ely School Board re-elects Ray Marsnik as board chair
ELY- Ray Marsnik is known for running meetings that are tight, transparent, and fair. It was no surprise, therefore, when his colleagues on the Ely school board elected him board chair once again, a … more
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Orr council approves eight percent tax levy increase
ORR- Deferred to Monday from December’s Orr City Council meeting, council members settled on a compromise for the 2024 property tax levy, coming in with an eight percent increase. City clerk … more
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