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REGIONAL— For more than 20 years, Sandy Layman, of Grand Rapids, has worked to convince lawmakers in St. Paul that the Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation is more than a revolving …
TOWER— In a surprise, two members of the Tower City Council announced their resignations this week. Kevin Fitton, who is designated as acting mayor, and Brooke Anderson— both elected in 2016— …
ELY – An Ely school bus driver put his vehicle in park for the last time this spring, ending a career that spanned six full decades. Morris Janssen was honored at a reception last week for his time …
NETT LAKE - The paint brushes were out at the school here last Monday for a community art program designed to bring more education to locals on various art and art techniques. “There is no art …
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MINNEAPOLIS - The North Woods Grizzlies went to Minneapolis hoping their third trip to the boys basketball state tournament would yield a title. But the surprise team of the tournament, fourth-seeded …
North Country
REGIONAL— Birding can mean business, and lots of it in parts of our region, where the chance to see a rare owl or another unusual northern species can bring thousands of visitors from around the …