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Matthew E. Bisbee Matthew Eric Bisbee, 57, of Orr, was suddenly and unexpectedly called home to the Lord in a tragic house fire on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. A celebration of life will be held …
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2/13/25
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COOK- It would be easy to assume that last June 19, the day a flood swamped Scenic Rivers’ dental clinic here, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage, was Keith Harvey’s worst …
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David Colburn
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2/13/25
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TOWER— The status of the Tower Fire Department was the subject of considerable discussion here on Monday, as the city council heard from unhappy residents and a new council member in the wake …
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Marshall Helmberger
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2/13/25
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COOK- If pure enthusiasm melted ice, then the skating rink at the Iron Trail Motors Event Center in Virginia would be nothing but a puddle after 11-year-old Stella Pliml is finished with a practice …
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David Colburn
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2/13/25
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REGIONAL— A near blackout of public information has descended on the U.S. Forest Service as a result of orders from the Trump administration along with the staff fears of potential job losses. …
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Marshall Helmberger
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2/13/25
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ORR- An early morning house fire southwest of Orr on Thursday, Feb. 6, claimed the life of 57-year-old Matthew Bisbee, according to a St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office press release. Multiple …
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David Colburn
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2/13/25
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ELY- There are a lot of people keeping their eyes on Ely, according to information presented to the Ely City Council at Tuesday’s regular meeting. Clerk-Treasurer Harold Langowski reported that …
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Catie Clark
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2/7/25
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ORR- An early morning house fire southwest of Orr on Thursday apparently claimed the life of a 57-year-old man, according to a St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office press release.
At 6:50 …
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2/6/25
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REGIONAL- Gov. Tim Walz unveiled his proposal for a new $887 million bonding bill last week, seeking to navigate a contentious legislative landscape by targeting things he says will benefit all …
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David Colburn
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2/6/25
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REGIONAL—The Timberjay continued its award-winning tradition in the Minnesota Newspaper Association’s Better Newspaper Contest, winning 12 awards, including four first place awards, …
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2/6/25
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NETT LAKE – Bois Forte Band members are being encouraged to carry their tribal IDs or other identity documents in the future, in hopes of protecting themselves from sweeps by immigration …
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David Colburn
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2/6/25
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ELY- The Ely chapter of the Braver Angels Alliance demonstrated their bravery last Thursday evening when they hosted a three-hour workshop with a panel on copper-nickel mining in the Arrowhead …
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Catie Clark
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2/6/25
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ELY—The Lyric Opera of the North, better known as LOON, is returning to Ely to once again put Washington Elementary School students on stage along with professional opera singers. LOON is …
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Catie Clark
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2/6/25
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Lynn Dee Jarnstrom-Lehto Lynn Dee Jarnstrom-Lehto, 69, longtime resident of Tower, and formerly of Minneapolis, Baxter and Eveleth, died on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s …
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2/6/25
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TOWER— Prospects for the opening of a new home manufacturing plant here appear to have hit troubled waters, and that could mean the city of Aurora ultimately lands the Norway-based builder. The …
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Jodi Summit
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2/6/25
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LAKE VERMILION- A rare event in local government will take place in April and May when registered voters in Unorganized Township 63-17 will vote to decide whether to become a formally organized …
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David Colburn
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2/6/25
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ELY— Ten days of fun at the end of the road gets underway in earnest this Friday, Feb. 7, with the opening ceremony of the 31st annual Ely Winter Festival, set for 6 p.m. at Whiteside Park. The …
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Catie Clark
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2/6/25
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REGIONAL- President Donald Trump, on Monday, put a temporary 30-day halt on tariffs he had announced for Canada and Mexico, but the spectre of a 10 percent tariff on Canadian energy imports has not …
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David Colburn
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2/6/25
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REGIONAL— The Minnesota Court of Appeals has overturned the Department of Natural Resources’ decision to move forward with permitting of a tailings basin expansion by Northshore Mining …
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Marshall Helmberger
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2/6/25
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REGIONAL- Minnesota officials and organizations are scrambling after a surprise move by President Donald Trump to temporarily freeze federal funding for a wide array of programs, from road …
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David Colburn
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1/30/25
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ELY- An Ely resident on the 600 block of E. James Street did exactly the right thing when the CO alarm went off in her house — she exited the building and called 911. The Ely Fire Department …
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David Colburn
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1/30/25
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Ely- Both State Senator Grant Hauschild and Representative Roger Skraba virtually attended the ISD 696 school board study session on Monday to discuss issues the district wants the Legislature to …
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Catie Clark
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1/30/25
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ELY- After a two-year hiatus, the Great Nordic Beardfest returns to Ely for two evenings of fuzzy fun on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 7-8 at Ely’s Historic State Theater. Each evening will feature …
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Catie Clark
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1/30/25
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FALL LAKE- When six cabins on trailers appeared at the Silver Rapids Resort earlier this month, it prompted concerns from a few neighbors who asked the Timberjay to investigate. It turns out the …
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Catie Clark
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1/30/25
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John Ratzloff It is with heavy hearts that the family of John Ratzloff announces his peaceful passing on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. Born in Austin, Minn., on Jan. 30, 1947, John is survived by his son, …
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1/30/25
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