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GREENWOOD TWP- During a meeting that stretched over two-and-a-half hours, the Greenwood Town Board dealt with a long list of issues in addition to the fire department policies detailed in last …
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Jodi Summit
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6/18/25
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TOWER- When a man purporting to be collecting donations for the scholarship fund for the VFW in Cook came to the Tower Café last week, owner Jen McDonough’s spidey-sense awakened. …
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Jodi Summit
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6/18/25
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REGIONAL- A new countywide survey shows that most St. Louis County residents are generally satisfied with life in their communities, but that optimism doesn’t always extend to how they feel …
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David Colburn
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6/18/25
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ELY- Every piece of land is connected to each other, to waterways, and wild lands. To keep our watersheds in good health it’s important that landowners be aware of the choices they make and how …
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Stephanie Ukkola
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6/18/25
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REGIONAL- State officials are warning Minnesotans to steer clear of scam text messages pretending to be from the Department of Public Safety or the state’s motor vehicle division. The texts …
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David Colburn
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6/18/25
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Danielle A. Pieratos It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Danielle Alys Pieratos, 36, of Lake Vermilion-Tower, beloved mother, daughter, sister, auntie, niece, cousin and friend, who …
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6/18/25
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TOWER— The Lake Vermilion Cultural Center’s annual Midsummer Gala paid homage to the Iron Range’s immigrant history while raising several tens of thousands of dollars from from …
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Jodi Summit
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6/18/25
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REGIONAL— The recent flurry of congressional action on the proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine marked apparent victories for both sides on the controversial mining project. The victory for …
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Marshall Helmberger
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6/18/25
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ELY—Nearly 400 people lined Sheridan Street here last Saturday to express their strong displeasure with the authoritarian actions and policies of President Donald Trump. The protest, which …
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Marshall Helmberger
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6/18/25
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REGIONAL— Multiple individuals in recent days have reported to the Timberjay that they have been issued traffic citations by an officer from the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs operating in …
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Marshall Helmberger
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6/18/25
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REGIONAL— Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel announced Monday that President Trump has approved a partnership agreement that will facilitate Nippon’s eventual control, with caveats, over …
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Marshall Helmberger
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6/18/25
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EMBARRASS- The Finns of Embarrass, along with their friends, neighbors and visitors from afar, gathered Sunday to celebrate tradition, heritage and community at Sauna Day. The annual celebration of …
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Stephanie Ukkola
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6/13/25
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ELY- The Ely School Board, Monday, continued with cost-saving measures as it works to reduce a potential deficit. On this month’s agenda, that included dissolving a 2019 agreement for IT …
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Jodi Summit
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6/13/25
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BRITT— The former El-Roy Supper Club here was destroyed by fire last Friday, June 6, and a family that had recently purchased the former restaurant property is lucky to have survived the early …
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6/12/25
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COOK— Whether you come for the music, the parade, the pancakes, or the petting zoo, Timber Days in Cook is serving up all the familiar favorites—with a few fresh additions to keep things …
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David Colburn
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6/12/25
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GREENWOOD TWP- The Greenwood Town Board, Tuesday, approved a set of new policies and job descriptions for the township fire department. The policies also set up written hiring policies and …
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Jodi Summit
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6/12/25
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REGIONAL- It took a single marathon day, a raft of last-minute deals, and more than a few hoarse floor speeches, but Minnesota lawmakers wrapped up their budget work during a special session on …
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David Colburn
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6/12/25
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ELY- Northern Lakes Arts Association continues to raise the bar for regional theater with its newest production: “Next to Normal,” a bold and groundbreaking musical exploring mental …
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6/12/25
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Susan R. Miller Susan R. “Sue” Miller, 82, of Ely, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 23, 2025, surrounded by family. In the week preceding her death, her home was filled with most …
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6/12/25
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CRANE LAKE- In the heart of Minnesota’s northern wilderness, the long-held dream of a community became reality on Friday as Crane Lake cut the ribbon on its new visitor center for Voyageurs …
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David Colburn
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6/12/25
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LAKE VERMILION- For the first time in St. Louis County since the formal organization of Kabetogama Township in 2001, a newly organized township held its first official meeting on Tuesday at the Lake …
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David Colburn
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6/12/25
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TOWER— Replacing the Hoodoo Point Campground’s outdated electrical system was a major topic for the city council here on Monday as electrical engineer Joe Peterson outlined the steps …
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Marshall Helmberger
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6/12/25
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ELY- As recent times have demonstrated, climate change is here, noted Barb Jones as she introduced a series of speakers on emergency management to more than 70 people who gathered at the Ely Senior …
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Stephanie Ukkola
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6/12/25
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ORR— Authorities are investigating a suspicious encounter reported Sunday night outside the Dam Supper Club, along Hwy. 53 just south of Orr. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s …
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David Colburn
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6/12/25
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COOK- The Cook Annual Timber Days committee in recent years has chosen grand marshals for Sunday’s parade who have been involved in many different volunteer and philanthropic groups. This …
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David Colburn
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6/5/25
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