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A Google Earth view of Moccasin Point landing. The popular access point is slated for major reconstruction starting later this year.
Moccasin Point upgrade has longtime users concerned
LAKE VERMILION— With funding finally in place, the Department of Natural Resources is planning to move forward with an estimated $2-plus million renovation of the Moccasin Point landing, and … more
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Dorothy Molter root beer AWOL until at least May
ELY- Dorothy Molter root beer addicts may be in for a tough two months. Dorothy’s famous root beer won’t be back on store shelves until May. An unexpected delay in the manufacturing of … more
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Skraba bill would allow ATVs greater access to small town roads
REGIONAL- Since his first campaign for the state Legislature, Rep. Roger Skraba, R-Ely, has wanted to find ways to connect ATV trail riders with businesses in nearby communities served by trails. … more
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Hauschild works two sides of property tax equation
REGIONAL- District 3 Sen. Grant Hauschild, DFL-Hermantown, is walking a bit of a property tax tightrope this legislative session as he pushes forward one bill that would bring relief to small, … more
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Hospitality sector continues to lag post-pandemic
REGIONAL- At the five-year anniversary of the onset of the coronavirus epidemic, Minnesota’s hospitality industry is still struggling to get back to its pre-pandemic levels. Hospitality … more
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Ely’s Drew Johnson looks for a shot.
Wolves fall to Rangers
ESKO— The Timberwolves’ season came to a definitive end here on Saturday during the quarterfinal round of the Section 7A basketball playoffs. The Wolves managed to connect on just 15 of … more
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The Grizzlies’ Scott Morrison releases a soft jumper in the lane against Northland last Wednesday in the first round of tournament action.
Grizzlies fall in quarterfinals
REGIONAL- In a battle of beasts, only one wild animal ruled the court on Saturday as the Cherry Tigers stalked, swarmed, and shredded the North Woods Grizzlies, turning their Section 7A playoff game … more
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Ely’s Lydia Shultz looks for room in the paint.
Better than expected
HIBBING— After graduating three top senior players last year, the Ely Timberwolves could have come into the 2024-25 season with expectations of a rebuilding year. But the team and new coach … more
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North Woods pushes Chisholm in tourney loss
CHISHOLM- While the NCAA men’s basketball tournament has made legends of No. 12 seeds upsetting No. 5s, the truth is that the higher seed wins that matchup two out of every three tries. With … more
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Three-balls sink Ely in regular season finale
CLOQUET— Under most circumstances, against most teams, the Timberwolves would have headed home from here last Friday night with another game in the win column. “We actually played okay … more
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Grizzlies no match for Deer River
DEER RIVER- The North Woods boys learned why Deer River is rated the second-best team in all of Class A on Friday when the Grizzlies were overwhelmed 95-55 in their regular season finale here. The … more
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Speedy track at Crane Lake Challenge
The skies were blue, temperature chilly, not cold, and the track smooth and fast for the Crane Lake Challenge staged by the Straight Line Speed Association on Saturday. There were numerous new … more
The Grizzlies’ Talen Jarshaw puts up a shot in the lane against Ely on Tuesday.
Grizzlies rally shocks Wolves
FIELD TWP- Revenge is a dish best served cold, and the North Woods boys served up a frigid helping of vengeance to Ely on Tuesday, coming from behind to beat the Wolves 51-45 on the Grizzlies’ … more
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North Woods’ Louie Panichi bulls his way through a crowd of Chisholm defenders to put up a shot in the lane during Friday’s game.
Grizzlies beat Chisholm in comeback thriller
FIELD TWP- Defense wins games. Free throws win games. Taking care of the ball wins games. Live by the three, die by the three. All of those standard basketball maxims flashed through the minds of … more
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Wolves finish regular season strong at 17-8 Have home court advantage in playoff opener
ELY— The Timberwolves used a balanced offensive attack and strong defense to keep South Ridge under wraps as they finished their regular season with a 48-38 win. The victory cemented … more
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Ely holds off South Ridge for 76-66 win
ELY— The Timberwolves survived a second half South Ridge rally to improve to 16-8 on the season with a 76-66 win on their home hardwood here last Friday. Point guard Jack Davies sparked … more
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The Grizzlies’ Tatum Barto fights through an attempted block as she puts up a shot against Hermantown last Thursday.
Grizzlies hang tough against Class AAA Hawks
FIELD TWP- When the 6-19 North Woods girls basketball team took to the home court last Thursday for their regular season finale against the Class AAA Hermantown Hawks and their 15-8 record, the … more
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Ely’s Dylan Durkin pushes hard at the start of the classic leg of Thursday’s pursuit competition.
Ely boys take second
GIANTS RIDGE- The Ely boys Nordic ski team capped a season of increasingly strong performances with a second-place finish at the state ski meet held here last Wednesday and Thursday. Ranked fifth in … more
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Ely’s Maija Mattson battles North Woods’ Emarie Gibson, left, and Corra Brodeen for control of a rebound.
Ely throttles Grizzlies in second half
FIELD TWP- The North Woods girls gave Ely a run for their money for a half last Thursday, but the Wolves took command in the second half and breezed to a 69-34 win. North Woods got on the board first … more
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Grizzlies take two this week
HILL CITY- The North Woods boys scored double road wins by double digits this week, downing Mesabi East on Friday and Hill City on Tuesday. In the Grizzlies’ 86-61 win over the Hornets on … more
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Grizzlies win one for their seniors, 66-44
FIELD TWP- On a night when the North Woods girls honored their three seniors, they made sure to send them out in style with a 66-44 thrashing of Littlefork-Big Falls. Sierra Schuster, Nevada … more
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Timberwolves look good in 57-47 win over Deer River
ELY— Lydia Shultz worked the paint and Zoe Mackenzie prowled outside the arc as they combined for 31 points to lead Ely to a 57-47 victory over Deer River here on Tuesday. Shultz connected on … more
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Ely bows out quickly in Section 7A tournament action
MOOSE LAKE— The Timberwolves hockey season came to a quick end in familiar form during last Saturday’s play-in round to the Section 7A tournament. As they have for the past several weeks, … more
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The Ely boys Nordic ski team displays their second-place trophy from this week's state championship meet at Giants Ridge.
Wolves take second at state ski meet
GIANTS RIDGE- The Ely boys Nordic ski team capped a strong season with a second-place finish at the state meet on Thursday. The Wolves’ Dylan Durkin crossed the line eighth in pursuit to top … more
Ely’s Jack Davies gets some serious air as he goes in for a layup against Mesabi East.
Ely takes two in a row
BAUDETTE— The Wolves got back on the winning track against two weaker opponents this week, capped by a huge 108-36 blowout here against the 2-15 Bears. The win improved the Wolves’ record … more
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