TOWER— The city council here, at a special meeting on Monday, rejected on a two-two vote a move by Breitung Township to suspend on-call police coverage for the months from February through … more

REGIONAL - For the second year in a row, the Timberjay has taken the top honors in its size category in the Minnesota Newspaper Association’s Better Newspaper Contest, with its second straight … more

TOWER— City officials here are piqued over a false story that appeared on the front page of the Tower News last week claiming the city council had approved the Timberjay as its official … more

TOWER- Leaving unattended cars running in the cold of winter is a rather common occurrence in these parts; just check out the Zup’s parking lot any day the temperature hovers below single … more

ELY – With little fanfare and no opposition, the City Council here this week adopted another resolution in support of sulfide mining in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness watershed.In a … more

REGIONAL— Members of the Iron Range Delegation are reaching out to incoming Biden administration Cabinet nominees in hopes of having influence over decisions that could impact the … more

TOWER- The Caravan had only 5,000 miles and was equipped with a side lift and modern safety features for a passenger in a wheelchair. It was just what the Raj family of Tower was looking for. And … more

NETT LAKE— The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the annual Bois Forte State of the Band activities was profound and pervasive, beginning with the abandonment of festivities at Fortune Bay … more

REGIONAL- Even as state health officials expressed optimism over a reported doubling of the state’s daily COVID vaccination rate, they doubled down in urging patience. At current rates, … more

COOK- Good news in gigabits descended on Cook last Thursday when it was announced that a regional internet provider has been awarded more than $300,000 in state funds to deploy a new high-speed fiber … more