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Elius Strong and Boone Broten appear fascinated with a book they’re reading together.
Programs take new approach to learning
REGIONAL- The new classroom furniture in the first, second, and third-grade classrooms at Tower-Soudan Elementary may seem a bit untraditional. But according to research on young brains and how they … more
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Fraud and scams are all around us. What can you do?
REGIONAL— Did you know your Amazon account has been frozen? And that a subscription for your computer security program just renewed at a price of $499 without your permission? Did you know you … more
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City frustrated with wild claims in a local paper
TOWER—City officials here are expressing frustration over the willingness of the editor and a regular contributor of a tiny weekly newspaper in the city to continue to spread misinformation and … more
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Greenwood review finds study lacking
GREENWOOD TWP- A committee formed by the Greenwood Town Board had little good to say about the McGrath Consulting Group study done for the township that came with a price tag of almost $55,000.The … more
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Board hears pushback over Vukmanich transfer
VIRGINA- Four residents of the North Woods School attendance area expressed their displeasure to district officials here on Tuesday over the recent reassignment of former North Woods Principal John … more
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Bois Forte Tribal Chair Cathy Chavers chats with attendees at the State of the Band.
Bois Forte gathers for State of the Band celebration
VERMILION RESERVATION- The ballroom at Fortune Bay Resort Casino on Thursday, Jan. 19 was packed with Bois Forte Band members attending the annual State of the Band festivities, a most welcome change … more
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Residents evacuated at Carefree
ELY- The staff in the middle of Carefree Living’s three buildings manually pulled the fire alarm just after 2 p.m. on Jan. 20, after observing what could have been smoke coming out of the … more
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Obituaries: January 27, 2023
Gary G. GornikGary G. Gornik, 63, of Dixon, Ill., passed away suddenly on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, at KSB Hospital in Dixon. Visitation was held on Friday, Jan. 27 with a recitation of the Rosary at … more
Contractors work to excavate mucky soils near the East Two River last fall. The soft soils led to an enormous cost overrun on the city’s trailhead and kayak launch project.
Overrun a holdover of a troubled time
TOWER— The recent revelation of a nearly quarter million dollar cost overrun on the city of Tower’s so-called trailhead project adjacent to the East Two River is, once again, highlighting … more
Draft study raises more questions than answers
GREENWOOD TWP- A township committee here got its first look at a draft copy of an ambulance study the town board commissioned several months ago, and members of the committee didn’t sound … more
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Life-long Elyite Linda Williams (l) and her granddaughter, BWCC CNA Alicia Cole.
Care center seeks donations
Every business owner knows that it doesn’t matter how many debts or assets you have. You must have cash on hand to meet expenses and pay the staff every month - or you shut your doors and go … more
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CBD sales top Ely council agenda, with retailer in waiting
The topic of businesses potentially selling CBD and other legalized cannabinoid product lit up the Ely City Council chambers on Tuesday for the second time less than two months. In mid-December, the … more
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Ad hoc committee recommends forming joint powers board to oversee service
TOWER- What will the Tower Area Ambulance Service (TAAS) look like in the next few years? An ad-hoc committee formed by the Tower Ambulance Commission has been looking into options, and cost … more
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House to vote Monday on Northshore UI extension
REGIONAL- A bill to provide extended unemployment benefits to Northshore Mining workers in Babbitt and Silver Bay passed the Minnesota Senate last week, but action on a companion bill in the House is … more
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Township increases monthly pay for clerk
GREENWOOD TWP- The town clerk here finally has a pay raise. At their regular meeting Jan. 10, the Greenwood Town Board agreed on a 4-1 vote to increase the wage for the town clerk from $1,487 to … more
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Marijuana legalization moving through legislature
REGIONAL- Recreational marijuana may be on the verge of becoming reality in Minnesota if the state Legislature approves a bill introduced in the House of Representatives earlier this … more
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New studies question efficacy of latest COVID boosters
REGIONAL- As the most contagious COVID variant yet, XBB.1.5, continues to increase around the country, findings from two research studies reported last week suggest the bivalent COVID booster … more
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Obituaries: January 20, 2023
Scott A. Cheney Scott Alan Cheney, 56, of Angora, passed away peacefully with family by his side after an unexpected illness. The family would like to make a special thank you to Dr. Elleby and the … more
Firefighters in open revolt
GREENWOOD TWP- The Greenwood Fire Department is facing an apparent revolt from members unhappy about changes in the department’s leadership made by the town board late last year. Ten members of … more
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The harbor site in Tower is ready for development.
TEDA seeks new proposals for Tower harbor
TOWER— The years-long quest by city officials here to bring development to the downtown harbor is taking another turn. The Tower Economic Development Authority voted last Thursday to issue a … more
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Most charges in VNP case dismissed
REGIONAL- It was a relatively successful day in court Dec. 28 for Justin Ebel, of Ash River, as four of five citations issued by Voyageurs National Park law enforcement rangers in a June 2022 … more
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County board takes up full agenda during Morse meeting
MORSE TWP- St. Louis County commissioners, meeting here on Tuesday, heard support for a land exchange that would protect just over 1,000 acres of bird habitat in the Sax-Zim Bog, a location in … more
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Council questions handling of trailhead project
TOWER— The city council here had questions over the handling of the trailhead project near the city’s harbor and cost overruns that forced significant cutbacks in the project as well as … more
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Ely school district reduces deficit
ELY- An improving financial outlook was the upshot of Ely school district’s annual audit, which headlined the school board meeting here on Monday. According to auditor Devin Ceglar, from … more
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Twin Cities woman killed in Morcom snowmobile crash
MORCOM TWP- An Albertville woman died in a snowmobile accident in Morcom Township last Saturday, on a weekend that saw two other Minnesotans lose their lives in such incidents.According to the St. … more
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