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EMBARRASS- Crystal Schlueter, of Babbitt, received quite a bit of publicity last fall after winning a nationwide recipe contest sponsored by Campbell’s Soup. But her passion for cooking lies …
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Jodi Summit
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3/6/25
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Mary Ann Henderson Mary Ann Henderson, 90, of Lake Vermilion-Tower, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Eden Prairie. A memorial service will be planned for July 2025 in …
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3/6/25
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REGIONAL- When President Donald Trump addressed Congress on Tuesday, former Voyageurs National Park Ranger Kate Severson was in attendance, representing hundreds of National Park Service employees …
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David Colburn
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3/6/25
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VERMILION RESERVATION- Tribal Vice-Chair Shane Drift didn’t have answers for tribal members concerned about possible cuts in federal funding, but he did describe the efforts tribal leaders are …
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Jodi Summit
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3/6/25
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ELY—In a stunning about-face, the city council here voted 5-2 to send a letter to the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources in opposition to a grant application by the White …
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Catie Clark
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3/6/25
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ELY- The new owners of WELY radio have big plans to restore the iconic station’s community focus, although they urged patience during the process of returning the station to the airwaves. …
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Catie Clark
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3/6/25
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REGIONAL- President Donald Trump sent the stock markets spiraling downward early this week when he followed through on his threat to impose 25 percent tariffs on imported goods from Mexico and …
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David Colburn
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3/6/25
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GREENWOOD TWP— Voters in Greenwood will have a clear choice on March 11 between former clerk and supervisor Sue Drobac and Steve Bradach, who brings years of experience in city government …
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Jodi Summit
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2/28/25
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GREENWOOD TWP- In a unique twist for a township election, two candidates are running for the treasurer seat in Greenwood Township, but depending on the voters’ decision on the Option B ballot …
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2/28/25
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REGIONAL- The whirlwind of public outcry over job offers rescinded, terminations, and resignations at the National Park Service has caused the Trump administration to reverse recent decisions in an …
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David Colburn
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2/28/25
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ELY- After years of talking about it, Ely dog owners are on their way to creating an enclosed dog park in Ely. The project took a big leap forward last week when the Ely Board of Adjustment issued a …
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Catie Clark
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2/28/25
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GREENWOOD— Now-former Greenwood Fire Chief Jeff Maus has been terminated as a township firefighter and emergency medical responder after an investigation into a laundry list of allegations of …
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Marshall Helmberger
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2/28/25
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FORTUNE BAY- After months of delays, the Ishkode cannabis dispensary of the Bois Forte band was scheduled to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, Feb. 28 to open for business. The dispensary is …
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David Colburn
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2/27/25
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REGIONAL- Several North Country communities, including Ely, Tower, Cook, and Orr, will see major improvements thanks to funding awarded through the Department of Iron Range Resources and …
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David Colburn
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2/27/25
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REGIONAL- A woman the Minnesota U.S. Attorney’s office identifies as currently living in Tower has been sentenced to 28 months in prison, three years of supervised release, and was ordered to …
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David Colburn
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2/27/25
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ELY- The city of Ely’s grant application for gap financing for its proposed 37-unit workforce housing project was flunked due to a requirement about which city officials were never informed. …
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Catie Clark
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2/27/25
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72-year-old dies in Crane Lake snowmobile crash Lake CRANE LAKE- A 72-year-old Glenville man died on Thursday, Feb. 20 in a snowmobile accident in Crane Lake Township, according to the St. Louis …
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2/27/25
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Joseph C. Jam Joseph Charles Jam, 86, of Ely, passed away on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s in Duluth. A celebration of life will take place this summer. Funeral …
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2/27/25
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ELY— WELY Radio is once again changing hands, less than two years after Zoe Communications of Shell Lake, Wis. bought the radio station but never returned it to the air. Now, the company has …
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Catie Clark
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2/27/25
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TOWER— Unhappy parents showed up in force at the ISD 2142 school board meeting held here on Tuesday, to weigh in on concerns about cuts to teaching staff and increasing class sizes at the North …
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Jodi Summit
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2/27/25
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ELY- Matthew Schmidt and Brian Bergen were the top finishers in this year’s running of the WolfTrack Classic sled dog race held here on Sunday, bringing home cash prizes of $1,500 and $1,300 …
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Catie Clark
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2/27/25
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REGIONAL— Proponents of expanded protections for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from the effects of sulfide-based mining are taking issue with the region’s only remaining DFL …
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Marshall Helmberger
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2/27/25
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ELY- In contrast to the “Not my President” day protests on Monday around the nation, a quiet, “Minnesota Nice” protest took place here on Saturday in Whiteside Park. A crowd …
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Catie Clark
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2/20/25
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GREENWOOD TWP- After the second of two lengthy closed sessions, stretching over seven hours on Feb. 7 and 18, the Greenwood Town Board voted 3-2 to fire Chief Jeff Maus from the fire department. He …
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Jodi Summit
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2/20/25
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ELY- Adam Masloski has just gotten what he deserves: an award. LeadingAge Minnesota, a senior care trade association, honored Masloski with its Outstanding Leadership Award during their annual …
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2/20/25
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