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REGIONAL— State regulators of PolyMet Mining’s proposed NorthMet copper-nickel mine near Hoyt Lakes continued their losing streak in the courts on Monday. This time, it was the air … more

REGIONAL — The Timberjay was among the top award winners at last week’s annual Minnesota Newspaper Association convention held in Brooklyn Park. The Timberjay won a total of 12 awards, … more

I dislike spending time responding to the nonsense that regularly appears in the pages of the Tower News, but the defamatory screed from Tower Ambulance Director and Fire Chief Steve Altenburg that … more

The Department of Natural Resources appears to be breaking faith with hunters, trappers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds through its decision to include lands that are supposed to be managed … more

REGIONAL— After months of mediation, officials from Frontier Communications and the Department of Commerce have reached a stipulation agreement that is designed to settle most outstanding … more

ELY— Twin Metals Minnesota announced on Thursday that it plans to use a more modern form of tailings storage than has been permitted for the proposed PolyMet Mine near Hoyt Lakes. Known as the … more

TOWER – A new Cook-Orr editor began reporting for the Timberjay this week. Crystal Dey is taking the helm for the newspaper’s coverage in the area with the departure of Marcus White, who is … more

REGIONAL- After months of stonewalling, the federal Environmental Protection Agency has released staff comments that the agency had prepared for the state-issued water quality permit for PolyMet … more

REGIONAL— The Trump administration has lifted the temporary suspension of mineral leasing on 234,000 acres of the Superior National Forest located within the Rainy River watershed. U.S. … more