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Snowmobilers have been out in force in recent weeks and that’s been a boon to the local economy. Abundant snow this winter has made for good riding.
Mining the “white gold”
REGIONAL—When it comes to the winter economy in the North Country, those who cater to outdoor enthusiasts have a common refrain: “Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.”It’s … more
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Northshore to recall workers but questions still remain
REGIONAL- As area and state politicians joyfully shared the news Monday that laid off Northshore Mining workers were being recalled for an April re-start of operations in Babbitt and Silver Bay, … more
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With tongues hanging out, sled dogs make their way toward the finish line during last year’s running of the WolfTrack Classic.
Ely goes to the dogs
ELY- It is impossible to think of this city at the end of the road without noting its history of sled dog racing— and the WolfTrack Classic has become the latest iteration of that longstanding … more
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Area ambulances recognized
REGIONAL— While some area ambulance services may be small, they’re getting the job done and then some, according to a recent certification from the state’s Emergency Medical … more
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Ely City Council extends cannabinoid moratorium one year
ELY- In a pleasant excursion from the usual rounds of routine business, the Mayor of Ely, Heidi Omerza awarded Ely senior and Nordic skiing champion Zoe Devine, the key to the city. The award was in … more
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Wind turbines, like these at Taconite Ridge, are likely to play a major role in the ongoing energy transition.
New state law advances date for carbon-free power
REGIONAL- DFL legislators and Gov. Tim Walz put the state’s electric utilities on a fast track to carbon-free power generation last week when Walz signed a bill advancing the date for the total … more
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School district looks at lobbyist to boost revenue
REGIONAL— The St. Louis County Schools, ISD 2142, may enlist the services of a well-known lobbying firm to try to woo concessions from the Minnesota Legislature to address funding concerns … more
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Paul Bunyan wins $10 million federal broadband grant
REGIONAL- Exercising perseverance, Paul Bunyan Communications (PBC) has secured federal funding for multiple proposed high-speed broadband projects, including one for an area north of Virginia that … more
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Bakk, Ecklund new lobbyists in St. Paul
REGIONAL— Two of northeastern Minnesota’s former lawmakers have joined the stable of lobbyists that represent a wide range of interests at the Minnesota Legislature. Both former Sen. Tom … more
Obituaries: February 24, 2023
Randy J. ZupancichRandy James Zupancich, 60, of Britt, died of natural causes on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. A private service will take place for family, followed by a celebration of life on Sunday, Feb. … more
The inaugural year of the End of the Road Film Festival packed the seats of Ely’s Historic State Theater, with many films selling out.
Film festival a major success
ELY- “I didn’t know what to expect,” said End of the Road Film Festival director Jacob White, “but the turnout was amazing!”Ely’s very first film festival, running … more
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Letter roils ongoing ambulance dispute
TOWER— Despite a lengthy agenda, members of the city council here spent considerable time at their monthly meeting taking issue with a divisive letter to the editor written by a member of the … more
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Witnesses mystified by tasing
REGIONAL- A South Dakota couple whose rental houseboat ran aground in Voyageurs National Park last summer is still at a loss to explain what led two park rangers to board a service boat operated by … more
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Karmina Chosa, with her heart glasses, shows off her Valentine’s Day loot.
Party time at T-S Elementary
TOWER- Students and teachers at Tower-Soudan Elementary found a way to mix fun and learning, while taking advantage of a couple of milestones.Tuesday marked both the 100th day of school this year as … more
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Some Greenwood residents want fire response from Cook
GREENWOOD TWP- A resident and former township supervisor asked the Greenwood Town Board, Tuesday, to secure better fire protection for residents in the western portion of the … more
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Four springer spaniels died in a Crane Lake house fire on Gold Coast Road on Sunday.
Crane Lake fire destroys three-bedroom home
CRANE LAKE- People in Crane Lake are rallying around Randy Stern after a Sunday morning fire destroyed his Gold Coast Road home.The fire was reported around 11:40 a.m. in the 7600 block of Gold Coast … more
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Greenwood to consult attorney on payment for McGrath study
GREENWOOD TWP- The Greenwood Town Board, on Tuesday, approved the recommendations of the township’s ambulance committee, which the board formed last year to review and advise on the results of … more
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Awareness: the first step needed to reduce sex trafficking
VERMILION RESERVATION- Sex trafficking isn’t as black and white as is often portrayed on television police dramas. That fact, along with its outsized impact on Native American communities … more
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Town board meeting public comment changes denied
GREENWOOD TWP- The Greenwood Town Board, Tuesday, denied a request from resident Lee Peterson to move public comments at the meeting to the top of the agenda.“The public can’t comment on … more
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Loss of health coverage a new threat for many
REGIONAL- COVID cases, hospitalizations and deaths remain low across the state, but another threat from the fading pandemic is looming over thousands of Minnesotans– loss of their Medicaid … more
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Obituaries: February 17, 2023
Mark LeustekMark Leustek, 53, of Ely, died on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Ely. Arrangements are with … more
Ebel breaks silence on tasing
REGIONAL- The details of a controversial incident last summer during which an Ash River business owner was tased twice by law enforcement officials at Voyageurs National Park have come into clearer … more
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Bakk to lobby for tobacco industry
ST. PAUL— Public health advocates are facing a new and unexpected adversary in their efforts to prevent young people from smoking— former state Sen. Tom Bakk.Bakk, who represented … more
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A city council letter of protest to the Biden administration packed the city council chambers in Ely on Tuesday.
Council condemns mineral withdrawal
ELY- It was standing room only at the city council meeting here on Tuesday as residents on both sides of the long-simmering copper-nickel mining debate weighed in on the council’s expected … more
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An eager beaver looks to have chopped down a tree in this creative sculpture by Tara and Kevin Boerst and Beth Ohlhauser.
Expressions in white
The Timberjay's Ely Editor Catie Clark snapped these photos of whimsical snow sculptures created for the Ely Winter Festival. more
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