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Ely Economic Development Authority reworks priorities
ELY- For years, the Ely Economic Development Authority has put broadband at the top of its priority list for the community, but on Tuesday they were able to check it off as a job that’s finally … more
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Ely Schools adopt Wednesday early release program
ELY- It’s official: the Ely School Board voted to adopt an early release program for the 2023-24 school year at their March 27 meeting. During next school year, students will be released from … more
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School board approves new bullying prohibition policy
TOWER- Meeting at the Tower-Soudan School on Tuesday, the St. Louis County School Board passed an updated bullying prohibition policy designed to more effectively address issues that have cropped up … more
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Tax-forfeited property purchasers could forfeit themselves
REGIONAL- St. Louis County Commissioners took on a role more familiar to bankers on Monday as they initiated contract cancellation procedures against 46 purchasers of tax-forfeited properties for … more
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Obituaries: March 31, 2023
David T. Durrant David Trayton Durrant, 78, of Tower, died on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Waterview Woods Care Center. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Inurnment will take place in … more
Park rangers Steve Pederson and Ryan Houghton on Lake Kabetogama shortly before boarding a boat being operated by Justin Ebel.
Park Service continues stonewalling on Ebel case
VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK- The Timberjay’s eight-month long quest to uncover details behind an apparent assault by two park rangers on a local businessman on Lake Kabetogama continues to be … more
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First read for city’s cannabinoid ordinance
ELY- The Ely City Council approved the first reading of an edible cannabinoid ordinance at its March 21 meeting. The proposed ordinance contained a surprise: it included a provision for the … more
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Ian Lah, in his portrayal of Seymour Krelborn, reacts as he discovers that the carnivorous plant, Audrey II, is devouring a human victim.
Beware the man-eating plant
ELY— After two months of production and rehearsal, the curtain goes up Thursday on the Northern Lakes Arts Association’s stage production of Little Shop of Horrors. The musical, staged at … more
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Students working under the guidance of VCS teacher Karin Schmidt this week. The school environment will be changed for the better following planned renovations set to take place over the summer.
Major charter school renovation plan approved
TOWER— The Tower Economic Development Authority (TEDA) has approved the first phase of a renovation plan designed to significantly reduce energy usage and improve the learning environment at … more
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Brandenburg honored with Lifetime Achievement award
ELY— Minnesota native and long-time Ely area resident Jim Brandenburg has received no shortage of top awards in his more than half a century as a photographer. But the Lifetime Achievement … more
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Ely council addresses several development projects
Editor’s Note: Other actions by the Ely City Council, including the first reading of a cannabinoid ordinance and a proclamation of the Year of “Frozen” are covered in other stories … more
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An aerial view of the flooding around Lake Kabetogama.
Excessive rains main cause of last year’s flooding
REGIONAL-Two months of above average rainfall led to the worst flooding in the Rainy River Basin in history last year, and lake level management prior to the onset of the massive inflow of water had … more
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Ely Fire Chief David Marshall displays the thank you note from the three-year-old’s family and the thank you card drawn by the child herself, which they sent to the first responders.
Missing three-year-old back home and healthy
ELY- Fire chief David Marshall had wonderful news for the city council here on Tuesday. During the fire department report, Marshall noted that the three-year-old girl who went missing on the morning … more
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Klobuchar receives Humanitarian of the Year Award for her work to address Alzheimer’s  
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) received the 2023 Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) Humanitarian of the Year Award for her work to address Alzheimer’s disease from the … more
State Supreme Court opens the door to cameras in courtrooms
REGIONAL— In a judicial order issued March 15, the state Supreme Court has loosened longstanding rules that had limited audio and visual coverage of cases in Minnesota courtrooms. The change, … more
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Obituaries: March 24, 2023
John J. Braun John Joseph Braun, 62, of Ely, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Services will be held while John’s family is in Ely for the Braun family’s … more
Three generations of the Lamppa family pose with the recertification letter the company received March 1. Pictured are Garrett Lamppa, Daryl Lamppa, and Garrett’s three-year-old son Leif Herbert Lamppa.
Investigation raps EPA’s wood burner testing
REGIONAL— The Environmental Protection Agency’s testing program for wood stoves and other wood-burning devices is ineffective and is putting the public’s health at risk. … more
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Harmony reigns at Greenwood?
GREENWOOD TWP- About two dozen Greenwood residents attended a rather quiet and business-like annual meeting on Tuesday. In a move back to a less contentious time, all the votes on motions were by a … more
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The Iron Mosquitos celebrate after winning the First Impact Award at the Lake Superior regional competition.
Iron Mosquitos create a buzz
BABBITT- “I am not sure who signed me up for this,” said Iron Mosquitos head coach Ryan Lindsay. The Northeast Range High School (NER) science teacher whose background was in genetics. … more
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Study suggests big job gains from new kind of mining
REGIONAL— A new pilot study suggests a new type of “mining” could create more than 1,700 direct jobs in Minnesota and help address the country’s need for valuable metals like … more
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City approves concept plan for improvements at mini-park
TOWER— The city council here, at their regular monthly meeting on Monday, approved a concept plan that would substantially remake the city’s mini-park. The plan, developed by Benchmark … more
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Few attend Morse meeting
MORSE TOWNSHIP- In a repeat from last year, the Morse Township meeting on March 14 was thinly attended, with just the clerk, treasurer, two supervisors, one reporter and three township residents. … more
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Teachers back early release proposal
ELY- The proposal for the Wednesday early release program for professional development and training was once again the main topic of discussion before the Ely School Board at its March 13 meeting. … more
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Ida Rukavina
Rukavina confirmed as IRRR commissioner
REGIONAL— The Minnesota Senate has confirmed the appointment of Ida Rukavina to serve as Commissioner of the Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilition. Gov. Tim Walz had announced … more
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Resignation airs housing challenge for many workers
Rachel Frey, formerly of Ely, resigned her paraprofessional job at Ely Memorial High School, effective March 10, primarily over her inability to find affordable housing in the community. … more
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