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Trouble ahead
Election denialism, a concept soundly rejected by sane individuals and courts of law across the country, is now the prevailing ethos of the Republican Party— and that makes it increasingly … more
Double homicide in Babbitt
BABBITT— A 54-year-old man remains in the St. Louis County Jail without bail after he allegedly killed an elderly couple in their own home here. Roger Allen Beldo told law enforcement that he … more
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Orr man jailed on domestic assault charges
ORR- A 26-year-old Orr man has been charged with multiple counts of felony domestic assault and is currently being held in the St. Louis County Jail while awaiting a bail hearing. Jordan Gene Cly, … more
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Costumed kids on a visit to the Boundary Waters Care Center in Ely.
WIZARDS, NINJAS & MORE
Timberjay photographers were out and about on Tuesday capturing images of area Halloween festivities. more
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Pickleball committee begins planning effort
GREENWOOD TWP- After getting the green light for expanding pickleball opportunities in the township on Oct. 10, planning for the new courts is already underway. At their first meeting on Oct. 24, the … more
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Greyson Reichensperger kneels down to replace a dead battery on the team’s robot while teammate Ian Sunsdahl assists.
Northeast Range hosts statewide robotics meet
BABBITT— Creative brains were in high gear here this past Saturday as Northeast Range High School hosted its first-ever Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference (NMRC) tournament— and the … more
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Caid Chittum and Molly Brophy pose with their medals from cross country sectional competition.
Brophy tops field at sections
COLERAINE—Ely freshman Molly Brophy and junior Caid Chittum both ran the races of their careers to date here last Thursday, and it qualified each of them for the state cross country competition … more
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North Woods cross country runners post with their sectional meet plaques to celebrate both boys and girls teams qualifying for the state meet. Pictured are, from left, Kahlil Spears, Lincoln Antikainen, Alex Burckhardt, Corra Brodeen, assistant coach Dan Squires, Zoey Burckhardt, Tatum Barto, Evelyn Brodeen, and Addiston Burckhardt.
North Woods runners qualify for state XC meet
REGIONAL- A host of North Woods cross country runners are headed to the state meet in Minneapolis after boosting the South Ridge Panthers to the girls championship and boys runner-up trophies at the … more
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Ely senior Hannah Penke led the team in kills during Friday’s contest against Chisholm.
Section championship next stop for Ely?
Thursday update: Ely defeated South Ridge in five sets on Wednesday to advance to the section championship match on Saturday at 6 p.m. at Rock Ridge. ELY— The Ely Timberwolves may be the … more
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The Grizzlies’ Lauren Burnett goes up for a kill attempt against Nashwauk-Keewatin.
GRIZZLIES ADVANCE
FIELD TWP- With only a couple of hiccups along the way, the North Woods volleyball team made its way to the 7A sectional tournament semifinals with 3-1 match wins over Deer River and … more
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IMPROVE YOUR ODDS
REGIONAL— With a still-depleted whitetailed deer population across northern St. Louis and Lake counties, hunters will want to take steps to give themselves the advantage when the regular … more
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David Colburn
Memories of my favorite childhood holiday...
Boo! While I hold special memories of Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, and other holidays, the holiday I’ve perhaps loved the most over the years is Halloween. The first Halloween I can recall … more
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DNR’s northeastern Minnesota report
Per the DNR: “Deer populations in many northern areas of Minnesota are still struggling to recover, following back-to-back severe winters. During severe winters, thermal cover and forage … more
Send us your hunting stories
REGIONAL—Deer season is a time of tradition, family and fun. It’s also a time for great outdoors stories and we’d like to hear yours— so we can share the best with our … more
Many area aspen were still showing their autumn gold in late October this year, well past their normal peaks. The aspen peak is arriving more than a week later than 40 years ago, a reflection of the changing climate.
Fall leaves are turning, falling later
REGIONAL— It’s not just your imagination. Leaves are changing color later than in the past here in the North Country, and we’re not alone. All across North America, the dramatic … more
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Walz eliminates college requirement for many state jobs
REGIONAL- In a move to increase the pool of potential applicants for state-funded job opportunities, Gov. Tim Walz on Monday issued an executive order that eliminates college degree requirements for … more
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Wolf attacks on pets reported in Ely and Babbitt areas
BABBITT- Anthony Bremel, the local conservation officer for the Babbitt area cautioned pet owners to be aware of recent wolf attacks on pets, which may be more likely given the low deer population. … more
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EEDA to help with child care center construction
ELY- The Ely Economic Development Authority (EEDA) voted Oct. 31 to provide boiler and snowplow services to encourage the construction of a planned child care center inside the Ely Area Community … more
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Child care gets big influx of state aid
REGIONAL- In a significant move towards expanding access to child care services in Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz has announced a comprehensive increase in payment rates for child care assistance, which … more
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State overdose deaths held steady in 2022
REGIONAL- After several years of sharp increases, overdose deaths in Minnesota plateaued from 2021 to 2022, although preliminary data showed fentanyl-related overdoses continued to take a tragic toll … more
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Obituaries: November 3, 2023
Joann Martin Joann Riendeau Martin, 89, of Embarrass, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. A night visitation was held on Thursday, Nov. 2 at Range Funeral … more
School district looks to save on health insurance costs
FIELD TWP- Health insurance was on the ISD 2142 school board agenda on Tuesday as board members met at North Woods School. The board heard that circumstances have come together for a rare occurrence … more
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Superior National Forest looking for help
REGIONAL—The Superior National Forest wants you to apply for a job. The largest national forest in the eastern half of the United States is seeking to hire 25 entry-level technicians and … more
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When a ghost rings the bell on the William A. Irvin
Stephanie Ukkola

 once worked as a manager on the SS William A. Irvin, a retired US Steel ore carrier that sailed the Great Lakes from 1938 until it’s retirement in 1978. The vessel now … more
Betty Firth
Are we in need of new role models?
I love libraries because I can wander the aisles and just browse, inviting that unexpected book title to jump out at me. I’ve certainly browsed online retailers and the Arrowhead Library … more
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