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Orr native Jacob Skraba reaches an alpine meadow checkpoint in the grueling Leadville 100 run.
Orr native excels in high altitude race
ORR- Orr native Jacob Skraba is living proof that a person can come to love and excel in a pursuit they once despised. On Aug. 19, Skraba tested his endurance against the high elevations of the … more
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North Woods running back Nick Abramson prepares to run over a Littlefork-Big Falls defender during Saturday’s scrimmage.
Nine-man scrimmage gives Grizzlies a chance to assess
MT. IRON- The new-look nine-man North Woods football team had its first test of the season on Saturday at a multi-school scrimmage at Mt. Iron-Buhl. The Grizzlies matched up against Mt. Iron-Buhl, … more
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TJ Smith shows off on his penny farthing bicycle.
BIKES FOR EVERYONE
COOK— If you have an old bicycle or two taking up space in the garage, there’s an alternative to dumping them at a canister site the next time the cleaning mood strikes. Consider … more
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Brianna Crawford, who works in the radiology department at EBCH, will be part of a hospital marathon portage relay team. Toni Dauwalter was giving her a gait analysis on the hospital’s treadmill.
Marathon prep can be... a marathon
ELY- Physical Therapist Toni Dauwalter knows a lot about running. And during her 40 years working as a physical therapist, she has learned how to treat runners and their injuries. Last Tuesday, … more
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What’s new for the 2023 Ely marathon
ELY- The Ely Marathon and half-marathon gets underway on Saturday, Sept. 23. And this is no ordinary marathon. In truly “only in Ely” fashion, the marathon is also the home to the only … more
Thick rice is growing on parts of Nett Lake this year, a marked improvement over last year.
Nett Lake rice crop looks promising this year
NETT LAKE- After a disastrous 2022 wild ricing season in which the Bois Forte Band had to cancel the harvest on Nett Lake due to extremely poor conditions, the 2023 harvest is looking much more … more
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Members of the restoration crew work on the exterior of the main cabin.
PRESERVING HISTORY
LAKE VERMILION- A historic rustic cabin built by a Minneapolis architect on Wolf Island on Lake Vermilion is undergoing restoration by the U.S. Forest Service, which is looking at making the island … more
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Members of the North Woods football team took part in agility drills this week as practice got underway.
It’s back to nine-man for North Woods
FIELD TWP- After a four-year foray into Class A 11-man football, the North Woods Grizzlies will be back in the nine-man division this year, and rather than looking at it as a demotion, Head Coach … more
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Pam Frazee demonstrates her riding skills in the team penning events.
Embarrass Fair set for Aug. 25-27
EMBARRASS- While you need to wait until the last full weekend in August for the actual Embarrass Region Fair, the fun begins at the fairgrounds the weekend prior, with team penning and ranch sorting … more
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Bear River Fair returns on Aug. 26
REGIONAL- In 1911, hardy pioneers in the booming valley of Bear River assembled for an “exposition” of their harvest. Crops had flourished, and people attending … more
Mollie Stanford, left, and Crystal Whitney stand in the Bodleian Library Divinity School, built between 1427 and 1483 and is the oldest surviving purpose-built building for Oxford University use.
OOHING AT OXFORD
REGIONAL- The University of Oxford in England, an affiliation of 39 autonomous colleges and five religious-oriented learning halls, is renowned worldwide as a mecca of higher education and cultural … more
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Rachel Betterley, top, interviews Chaz Wagner, founder of the Native rock band War Bonnet, for her new Instagram Live series “Creative Conversations.”
Local teacher debuts creativity series on Instagram
COOK- Folks who know North Woods School art teacher Rachel Betterley know well that her passion for creativity runs deep. It shows through her own painting and pottery, pageantry and parenting, and … more
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Pioneer Mine Museum volunteer Bill Erzar next to the museum’s display of newspaper articles on his father’s survival of the 1955 mining collapse that killed three, including his father’s partner.
Ely’s biggest tourist bargain
ELY- The Ely Arts and Heritage Center (EAHC) on Pioneer Road is home to several popular area endeavors like the Greenstone Summer Art Camp for youth, many of Ely’s art shows, and the gathering … more
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Sign listing the activities of CCC Camp 711 at Portage River.
The Civilian Conservation Corps
North on the Echo Trail or northeast of town towards the North Shore, are some newer groves of pine—too young to be virgin timber but looking ready to be logged. These trees were likely planted … more
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Sunday's opening ceremonies with the parade of flags, cowboys and cowgirls.
THE COWBOY WAY
For 68 years the North Star Stampede has been staged on the last full weekend in July by the Pitzen family of Effie, and this year's edition was one of the best in recent memory. The arena was packed … more
rynn Chosa drives against a British Columbia player in the North American Indigenous Games bronze medal game.
Chosa takes part in international competition
NETT LAKE- Last winter, freshman Brynn Chosa was a spark plug for the North Woods Grizzlies girls basketball team, coming off the bench to drain key three-pointers, push the ball up the court, and … more
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"Astro Bob" King points out an emerging star to a youngster at the 2022 VNP Star Party at the Kabetogama Visitor Center.
Voyageurs to host Star Party Aug. 10-12
VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK- A three-day extravaganza highlighting the wonders of the heavens above is coming to Voyageurs National Park Aug. 10-12 with the third annual summer Star Party, sponsored by … more
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Mustafa Ali at the 2022 edition of the Festival of Skalds.
Festival of Skalds coming Aug. 12-13
ANGORA- It’s time to polish your crowns and daggers, dust off your capes and wings. The Festival of Skalds is coming Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 12-13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Festival of … more
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Ben Pawlak of Rusty Nail Woodcraft, shown here with his immigrant grandfather’s chest of woodworking hand tools from Sweden.
Third-generation woodworker continues tradition of his Swedish grandfather
ELY- Ben Pawlak inherited his love of woodworking from his Swedish grandfather, who brought his tools with him when he came to America. Pawlak also inherited his grandfather’s tools, which he … more
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Blueberry/Art Festival: three days of fun
ELY- Over 200 art, craft, and food vendors will assemble in Ely’s Whiteside Park this weekend for the Blueberry/Art Festival (BAF). The festival begins on Friday, July 28 at 9 a.m., and ends on … more
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Street closures, reroutes, and new app set for festival weekend
ELY- The city of Ely is implementing changes to traffic flow and parking around Whiteside Park for the Blueberry/Art Festival. The Ely Police Department has set up a messaging service for the … more
he procession of police, fire, and EMS vehicles in honor of William Fearn entering Ely.
Deceased local firefighter honored
ELY- Morse-Fall Lake firefighter William Orion Lloyd Fearn of Ely. passed away Monday, July 17, due to a car accident on County Road 88 north of Ely. Fearn’s body returned to Ely on Wednesday … more
The Arrowhead Garage.
An incomplete history of the Arrowhead Garage and the Peyla Family: A journey through time  
TOWER- The Tower-Soudan Historical Society has scheduled a fun presentation showcasing the story of the Arrowhead Garage and the Peyla Family, a part of Tower’s history on Tuesday, Aug. 8 at 4 … more
Jen Flermoen and Michelle Timmins are best friends and now business partners. They hope to have their new coffee shop and bakery open early next month.
Delectables and more
ELY— Those who miss being served by their favorite baristas from the Front Porch will be glad to know that the duo is going into business together. Jen Flermoen and Michelle Timmins will be … more
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Northshore workers vote to unionize USteelworkers
REGIONAL— Facing uncertainty over the future of their mine and processing facility, workers at Northshore Mining have voted to join the United Steelworkers (USW). It was the sixth time that the … more
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