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Committee report calls for joint powers, taxing district
REGIONAL- An ad hoc committee established by the Tower Ambulance Commission is recommending the formation of a joint powers board and a taxing district to provide long-term oversight and financial … more
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The floor of the Ely Memorial High School gymnasium where the top layer of water-damaged maple floorboards had already been removed. The floor was damaged by water from a pipe leak on March 17.
Ely School Board floored by gym water damage
ELY- The Ely School Board addressed two notable agenda items during their April 10 session— the gifted and talented program and damage to the high school gymnasium floor from the recent water … more
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Lawmakers find pot legalization a heavy lift
REGIONAL- The legislative path to approving recreational marijuana for Minnesota has been a long and winding road, as companion bills in the House and the Senate have snaked their way through more … more
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2142 board develops response to Native parent committee
VIRGINA- It was apparent at Tuesday’s ISD 2142 board working session that communication and understanding between the district and its American Indian Parent Advisory Committee is still a work … more
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The Frandsen Bank & Trust branch in Tower.
Frandsen Bank & Trust recognized by Standard & Poor’s
REGIONAL— Frandsen Bank and Trust, which maintains offices in Ely, Tower, and Virginia, and numerous other communities in the Upper Midwest, has been named among the top community banks in the … more
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Minnesota Power exceeds conservation goals
REGIONAL— Minnesota Power continues to lead the way among the state’s utilities for energy conservation. In 2022, for the 13th year in a row, the Duluth-based electric utility has … more
Obituaries: April 14, 2023
Patricia Mason Patricia Griffis Waisanen Mason made her final boarding call and “slipped the surly bonds of earth” on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. She died at home in Albany, Ore., with her … more
Mid-Range Honor Guard gets van upgrade thanks to retrofit by Lamppa Manufacturing
TOWER- Lamppa Manufacturing, in Tower, is still building on the tradition of founders Herb and Daryl Lamppa.“We believe in being good local citizens,” said Lamppa plant manager Dale … more
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Black Bay campground back on county agenda
LAKE VERMILION— The prospective developer of a rustic campground near the mouth of Lake Vermilion’s Black Bay plans to appear before the St. Louis County Planning Commission next … more
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Ely finally passes new cannibinoid ordinance
ELY— After four months of moratoriums and failed first readings, the Ely City Council passed ordinance 367 on Tuesday, to license and regulate edible cannabinoid product dealers within city … more
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Meadows won’t face additional charges, at least for now
ELY— A 20-year-old Ely man won’t face additional charges after he intentionally ran down three deer with his pickup truck last month, but he may face a stiffer penalty than it initially … more
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River Carter, Lailana Stellmach, and Sri Stellmach finished their projects.
Cupcake smiles
Tower-Soudan Community Education sponsored a cupcake decorating class, just in time for the Easter holiday. Students piped, sprinkled, and used candy to decorate pre-made cupcaked, and Timberjay … more
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Floodwaters pour over the Kettle Falls dam last May. Water level regulators will be allowing more discharge in the coming weeks to try to head off similar flooding this year.
Rainy River basin lake level targets lowered
REGIONAL— The International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board (IRLWWB)’s Water Levels Committee (WLC), the group responsible for recommending lake levels for Rainy and Namakan … more
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North Country communities score IRRR awards for projects
REGIONAL- Ely, Cook, Orr, and Breitung Township were among the area winners in the latest round of infrastructure funding approved by the Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation’s … more
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As cases dwindle, MDH focuses on long COVID issues
REGIONAL- The effects of COVID-19 can vary greatly, from cold and flu-like symptoms to life-threatening complications. Recovery can be similarly complicated. Not everyone who contracts COVID-19 makes … more
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The Ely Community Health Center received a Public Health Achievement Award from St. Louis County on April 3 at the county commissioners’ meeting. From left: St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services Director Linnea Mirsch, Peggy Stolley and Helen Tome from the Ely Community Health Center, and St. Louis County Commissioner Paul McDonald.
ECHC receives Public Health Achievement Award
DULUTH- St. Louis County honored The Ely Community Health Clinic (ECHC) on April 4 with a Public Health Achievement Award, one of four given out by the county board on Tuesday.The awards are given by … more
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Jeff Damm, safety and EMS coordinator for Fortune Bay, gestures during a recent presentation to about 20 area firefighters.
Area firefighters gather to discuss Fortune Bay response
FORTUNE BAY— Nearly 20 firefighters from several area fire departments turned out here last week to get a refresher on how they might be expected to respond in the event of an emergency. The … more
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Obituaries: April 7, 2023
John H. Burgess John Herbert “Jack” Burgess, 92, died peacefully on Friday, March 31, 2023, surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 7 in the … more
Former governor seeks moratorium on new mining
REGIONAL— Former Minnesota Gov. Arne Carlson is calling for a temporary moratorium on all mining projects in the state that threaten human health. Carlson, a Republican who has been an … more
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Matt Tuchel takes a seat on the Breitung Board
BREITUNG- The Breitung Town Board said goodbye to a longtime supervisor and hello to a somewhat new face at their regular meeting on March 23. Supervisor Greg Dostert received many thanks for his … more
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PolyMet’s proposal to use bentonite clay as a cap for its tailings basin is under scrutiny in a St. Paul administrative law courtroom this week. The outcome is likely to be pivotal to the company’s hopes of opening Minnesota’s first copper-nickel mine.
PolyMet waste plan vetted in courtroom
REGIONAL— The fate of the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine could literally come down to clay. That’s the issue at the heart of a contested case hearing that got underway in St. Paul, … more
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Ambulance study offers little hope for regionalization
GREENWOOD TWP- An updated, and substantially modified, version of the McGrath Consulting Group study commissioned by Greenwood Township was released to the town board last week. While the revised … more
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Old friends embrace next to a photo of the late Carol Alstrom, a much loved and respected former teacher at Tower-Soudan.
Celebrating a life well spent
TOWER- Carol Alstrom was a force of nature. She was a large person and had a voice to match. She was strong and a competitive athlete. She was a teacher, a coach, and a leader. She knew how to get … more
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Ely man charged for running down deer
ELY— A 20-year-old college student here is facing an $1,800 fine after he used his pickup to run down three deer along Ely’s Central Av., leaving them partially paralyzed and struggling … more
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Broadband, ambulance top priorities in 2023 for Greenwood
GREENWOOD TWP- The Greenwood Town Board welcomed one new member, albeit one with actual supervisor experience, at its reorganizational meeting on March 23. John Bassing took a seat at the table, … more
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