TOWER- They came to remember 143 men whose deaths had once been recorded largely as names on a list. By the time members of the Soudan Mine Miners Memorial Committee finished their presentation …

COOK- While most people who visit Cook’s Country Connection petting farm go to visit with the wide variety of farm animals who make their home there, others have a more practical, and creative, …

ELY —In celebration of the 40th anniversary of their voyage to the North Pole, explorers Will Steger, Paul Schurke, Ann Bancroft, Richard Weber, Geoff Carroll, and Bob Mantell, six members of the …

ELY—A multi-year procurement process with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and the Alaska Zoo has finally paid off for the North American Bear Center, or NABC, in Ely. Two siblings, both male …

ELY—Dave and Amy Freeman of Ely officially launched their Pedal to the Polls adventure on Tuesday, a six-week, 1,200-mile canoeing and cycling expedition across Minnesota. The initiative, …

ELY- By 11 a.m. on Friday, the lines in the food court at the Harvest Moon Festival in Whiteside Park were substantial, but it was still worth the wait for all those who had missed out their chance …

Timberjay photographer Curt Laine was on hand for a  pep rally at Ely Memorial High School  celebrating  Homecoming King Oliver Hohenstein and Queen Molly Brophy alongside candidates …

TOWER-BREITUNG - The results are in! Nearly 200 community members completed the Tower Breitung Comprehensive Plan survey and shared their thoughts about the future of the area.  Residents, …

ELY- Two friends, both with a passion for agate collecting, have turned their hobby into a full-time business and they’re excited to be bringing their creations back to Ely for this weekend’s …

For most school districts around the state, Tuesday was the formal start of the new school year.  With the lateness of Labor Day this year, districts were given an option to start earlier, but …

COOK- Warm sunshine, classic boats, and a steady crowd made for a lively afternoon Saturday at the 34th annual Lake Vermilion Antique and Classic Boat Show. Held at the docks of the Lakeside Bar …

EMBARRASS- Mullet, not the saltwater fish, but the hairstyle. In Minnesota, it’s also known as hockey hair. The iconic hairstyle, “business in the front, party in the back,” was made famous by …

ELY- When her pup’s leather leash started to rot after getting wet too many times, Mary Klem started thinking of better materials and designs to keep her two labs safe while out exploring in area …

ELY—The 32nd annual Harvest Moon Festival will take place Sept. 11-13 at Whiteside Park. Attendees can expect a variety of artists and artisans selling pottery, woodcrafts, and other handmade …

EMBARRASS- The ticket booth had trouble keeping up with the long lines of cars entering the Embarrass Fair at the start of fair weekend, last Friday. While final attendance numbers haven’t been …

EMBARRASS- The Embarrass Fair is all set to get underway on Friday, Aug. 28, but renovations at Timber Hall mean that some events are being moved from their traditional locations. With the interior …

KETTLE FALLS- The familiar history of the Kettle Falls Hotel begins with timber cruiser Ed Rose, who assessed forestland for logging and built the remote hostelry along the Minnesota-Canadian border …

TOWER- After 11 years of restoration, the Historic Tower Fire Hall is nearing completion— and the Tower-Soudan Historical Society (TSHS) is preparing to show the community what comes next. The …

ASH RIVER- Barely five minutes after leaving the dock at the Ash River Visitor Center, the cabin of the Voyageurs National Park tour boat Ne-Zho-Dain emptied. An eagle had been spotted. Passengers …

REGIONAL- Some changes are ahead for Vermilion Country School as it opens its second campus in Mt. Iron, though students in Tower will see their school operating as normal. The Tower-based charter …

ELY — The American Legion Post 248 received a brand-new food trailer Friday, Aug. 21, which will begin making appearances at events around the Ely area next spring to generate revenue for local …

EMBARRASS- Get ready for a full weekend of fun at this year’s Embarrass Region Fair. The fair, which prides itself in being the “last hurrah of summer” features a wide variety of events for all …

REGIONAL- Minnesota has about $1.5 million still available to help homeowners and businesses outside Xcel Energy territory add battery storage to their onsite solar systems. The Minnesota Department …

COOK- After decades of fishing Lake Vermilion, Leo Wilenius finally had the monster muskie of his dreams on the line. At least he was pretty sure he did. The fish stayed deep, resisting every effort …

EMBARRASS- The 18th annual Danny Theel Memorial Team Penning and Ranch Sorting events will get underway Friday, Aug. 21 through Sunday, Aug. 23 at Timber Hall in Embarrass. The events are sponsored …