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Fix for state’s unemployment account finally inked
REGIONAL— After months of political wrangling, the Legislature finally agreed last week on a measure that will provide $2.73 billion to replenish the state’s unemployment insurance (UI) … more
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Odin Picard turns his pot into a helmet while waiting in line.
Old Settlers is booyah fun!
Old settlers, ranging in age from infants to 96-years old, gathered last Saturday at McKinley Park in Breitung Township for the annual community get-together which has been continuing for over 100 … more
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Ely City Council gets input on taxes
ELY - The Ely City Council heard a wide range of feedback from local residents during the annual Truth-in-Taxation hearing Tuesday night. Certain taxing entities in Minnesota, including … more
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EBCH roof fire has minimal impact
ELY- A fire on the roof of Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital (EBCH) at approximately 1:30 p.m. today (Wednesday) apparently had little effect on hospital services. According to an EBCH press release, the … more
Obituaries: October 13, 2023
Yvonne C. Swanson Yvonne Claire Duncanson Swanson, 81, of Cook, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, at the Virginia Care Center. Visitation will be held at noon on Saturday, Oct. 14 … more
Football coach named at Vermilion
ELY – A change in leadership is coming this fall for the Minnesota North College, Vermilion Campus football program, as Richard Brooks was recently named head coach. Coach Brooks returns to … more
Members of the Minnesota Nurses Association held an informational picket at the Capitol recently to push for a measure that would give them a greater voice in staffing.
Nurses, hospitals spar over staffing bill
REGIONAL- A nursing labor group says a bill in the Minnesota Legislature will improve hospital staffing levels and lead to better patient care, while the state’s hospital administrators are … more
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A montage of cover and story art from the iconic Time magazine cover from Aug. 12, 1973
Is Minnesota still “A state that works?”
It was 50 years ago this Sunday that Minnesota received a journalistic “atta-boy” of epic proportions, with a Time magazine cover story that heralded “The Good Life in … more
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Council will fill vacancy by appointment, not election
ORR- The Orr City Council on Tuesday walked back the idea of filling the council seat vacated in May by Lloyd Scott by election, choosing instead to accept applications for the position. At the … more
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Kawishiwi District Ranger Aaron Kania with a pile of cut and cleared understory fire fuels.
Superior National Forest to reduce Fernberg corridor fire risk
ELY- One the last day of November, the Superior National Forest (SNF) filed an official notice that it was initiating what it calls the Fernberg Corridor Landscape Management Project (FCLMP), named … more
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Town board updated on summer projects
SOUDAN- The Breitung Town Board got an update on summer projects, along with some preliminary discussion of projects needed in 2023, at a special meeting on July 14.Chairman Tim Tomsich talked about … more
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Ely HRA to seek developer quotes for new housing
ELY- The Ely Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) approved the new housing feasibility study for the city at its Aug. 8 meeting, and gave executive director Joe Hiller the go-ahead to seek … more
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Screenwriter, director, actor, and producer of "A Winter Tale" Rhiana Yazzie (left) and Indigenous Film Night organizer Khayman Goodsky share a moment after Yazzie's post-film Q&A session.
Hopes high for future of Indigenous Film Night
FORTUNE BAY- A small but enthusiastic crowd gathered in the ballroom at Fortune Bay Resort Casino for the inaugural edition of Indigenous Film Night, a mini film festival celebrating the work of … more
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David Hicks grabs a cookie from Mollie Johnson’s cookie table at KJ’s True Value Hardware, where Johnson works. This is the fifth year she has made and given away free Christmas cookies to any and all who want them.
Mollie, the Christmas cookie lady
ELY- For the last five years, Mollie Johnson has baked Christmas cookies and given them away free to all comers at the store where she works, just because it’s a nice thing to do. This year, … more
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Scholarship programs would slash cost of attending Minnesota North College
HIBBING - We have heard it all too often, finances and time are the two biggest impediments to students enrolling and being successful in college. In addition, the North Country is in the midst of a … more
“Rollie D” Dethloff broadcasts live on WEVE and WTBX from Life of Riley Resort.
Live opener broadcast tradition renewed at resort
COOK- A long and sometimes sporadic fishing opener tradition at the Life of Riley Resort on Norwegian Bay logged another edition on Saturday as radio station WEVE 97.9 FM and sister station WTBX 93.9 … more
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Township in a pickle over popular sport
GREENWOOD TWP- America’s fastest-growing sport is causing a ruckus in Greenwood Township. How to fairly split up reserved court time on the single tennis court in Greenwood between tennis … more
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Minnesota authors Lorna Landvik (left) and Sarah Stonich.
Writers on a roadtrip visit area libraries
ELY- Fall colors are always a good time to head “up north,” but for Minnesota authors Lorna Landvik and Sarah Stonich it was also a perfect time to talk about books and writing with eager … more
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The city of Tower's sidewalk snowblower was struggling to clear the sidewalks Thursday after a combined two-day snowfall total in excess of a foot blanketed the area. The storm also caused widespread power outages.
Winter storm brings widespread power outages
REGIONAL— The first major winter storm of the season proved to be an over-performer in northern St. Louis County, where snow totals substantially exceeded predictions, leaving many areas with … more
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Ely City Council lifts calendar parking early
ELY- An Ely City Council vote at its May 16 meeting is sure to cause rejoicing with city residents. With the blessing of Police Chief Chad Houde, the council voted to lift winter-season calendar … more
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Garrett Lamppa talks to U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar about Lamppa Manufacturing’s newest sauna stove.
Senator gets a closer look
TOWER— Beginning late last year, Sen. Amy Klobuchar offered critical help from a distance as Lamppa Manufacturing faced a financial crisis stemming from bureaucratic incompetence and … more
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Businesses hurt by snow drought can apply for loans
REGIONAL— Small businesses or agricultural operations in northeastern Minnesota may be eligible for federal low interest loans to help them recover from ongoing drought conditions, including … more
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Eagles Nest volunteers and a two workers from Lake Country Power set up the new fire danger sign on Hwy. 169. The crew included members of the Eagles Nest Fire Department Dean Dowden, Dan Humay, Fire Chief Jim Sutherland and Bud Rich, and township supervisor Larry Anderson.
July 23 community notices and events [Photo gallery]
Vermilion Dream Quilters to display at Depot Days TOWER- The Vermilion Dream Quilters Guild will host a booth in the Tower Civic Center during Depot Days, which runs from Friday noon, July 29 … more
Minnesota’s frontline workers to be eligible for bonus checks
REGIONAL- Frontline workers in the COVID-19 pandemic will be getting $750 HERO checks and Minnesota employers will avoid a significant increase in unemployment insurance taxes after Gov. Tim Walz … more
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Obituaries: September 30, 2022
Ralph F. Christopherson Jr.Ralph F. Christopherson Jr., 82, lifelong resident of Virginia and Lake Vermilion, died on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, at Edgewood Vista Memory Care in Virginia. A … more
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