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Boise State University researcher and drone pilot Thomas Van Der Weide with his drone-mounted LIDAR equipment.
Study to gauge carbon losses losses
REGIONAL- “Nobody has done this before,” Randy Kolka told the Timberjay. Kolka is a soil scientist with the U.S. Forest Service and he was talking about a unique study to calculate how … more
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The Gillson residence located at 45 E. Boundary St. in Ely.
Domestic rift leads to fire, high- speed chase
ELY- An alleged domestic altercation in Ely led to a fire and a police pursuit involving a significant law enforcement response around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, as the Timberjay prepared to go to … more
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The “radium girls” finally visit a doctor not employed by their company, and hear they all have cancer.
LIGHTING UP A DARK HISTORY
TOWER- The Lake Vermilion Cultural Center hosted three performances of “These Shining Lives” last weekend, transforming the small stage in the front of the former St. Mary’s … more
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Twin Metals
Judge dismisses Twin Metals lawsuit seeking lease reinstatement
REGIONAL— A federal district judge in Washington, D.C. has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Twin Metals and Franconia Minerals that had sought to reverse the cancellation of mineral leases critical … more
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RV sites at Hoodoo Point.
Council approves rate increase at Hoodoo Point
TOWER— The city council here, on Monday, approved a ten-percent increase in the seasonal rate for RV campers at the Hoodoo Point Campground, but not before hearing from several of those … more
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North Woods’ Addy Hartway goes up high for a block during their clash with Deer River on Monday.
First loss for Grizzlies
FIELD TWP – The North Woods volleyball team won five consecutive matches to open the season, but they couldn’t make it six on Tuesday at home against South Ridge, with the Panthers coming … more
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Wolves on a roll
GREENWAY— Last season, the Timberwolves notched a perfect 25-0 regular season record on the volleyball court. This year, it looks as though the team has its eyes on a repeat. The Wolves looked … more
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North Woods’ Rogelio Noyes sets up to block a Mustangs defender.
Grizzlies fall hard to Mustangs
KELLIHER- The North Woods Grizzlies came out flat and fell behind early Friday against Kelliher-Northome, falling 28-0 on the road for their first loss of the season. North Woods received the opening … more
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Burckhardt tops at Titan
COLERAINE- North Woods/South Ridge cross country runner Alex Burckhardt nabbed his first big win of the season on Thursday, Sept. 7 at the GNK Titan Invitational in Coleraine. Racing in a field of 83 … more
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Near misses plague Ely in 16-0 loss
SANDSTONE—Defense and a big rushing performance by senior Deegan Richards were the bright spots for Ely as the Timberwolves kept East Central solidly in check for much of their contest at Bruce … more
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Ben Burns, age 16, and his father Steve pose with the nice bear shot by Ben earlier this month as clients of the Udovich Guide Service.
Bear registrations down significantly
REGIONAL—Bear registrations through the first 11 days of the season were down 30 percent this year, as hunters were hampered by plentiful natural bear foods and the record heat that settled in … more
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With good numbers of drumming grouse this spring and a warm and dry June, the fall ruffed grouse outlook appears strong.
“It should be a phenomenal season”
REGIONAL— The 2023 ruffed grouse season looks to be one of the best in northern Minnesota in years, thanks to what appears to be outstanding reproduction thanks to a warm, dry month of June. … more
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Butternut squash are ripe when their skin is tan without the mottling apparent in unripe squash. The rind in a mature squash is also hard to dent with a fingernail.
When to pick your cucurbits
REGIONAL—As the North Country’s growing season winds down, local gardeners may be wondering when the time is right to harvest some of the cucurbits, like squash or melons, that … more
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Jen Shuster-Dahlin
Look a little closer at fast fashion brands
Until recently, online retailers Wish and Alibaba were two of the most popular spaces to find ultra-cheap household goods, clothing, makeup, and last-minute Christmas and birthday gifts. These … more
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Scarlet Stone
Late summer adventures and road trips
It’s 6 p.m. on a Monday evening and I’ve been sitting on the couch following a dinner of barbecued country ribs with green beans and red potatoes that I fixed in my Ninja Foodi. I always … more
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New COVID boosters available; area seeing uptick in cases
REGIONAL- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave its approval to newly formulated COVID booster shots on Monday, clearing the way for distribution at a time when COVID rates around the country … more
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Glenn Stevenson
Search continuing for missing Gheen man
GHEEN— The search for Glenn Stevenson, a Willow Valley Township man with Parkinson’s disease who went missing Sept. 2 near Gheen, has been fruitless as of Tuesday, but authorities … more
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A concept plan given a preliminary okay by the TEDA board calls for a hotel and additional mixed commercial/residential space at the harbor, with most residential development slated to take place on the north side of Hwy. 169 on the former Mesojedec property.
TEDA green lights harbor concept plan that includes hotel
TOWER— The Tower Economic Development Authority has given a unanimous green light to a concept plan that would bring a hotel, an adjacent commercial space, and a handful of second-floor … more
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Ely high school gym floor should be back in action soon
ELY- The new gymnasium floor at Ely Memorial High School should be ready for use next month, reported Facilities Director Tim Leeson at the Sept. 11 meeting of the Ely School Board. The floor was … more
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Obituaries: September 15, 2023
James D. Keranen James Donald “Jim” Keranen, 94, of Grand Rapids, passed away surrounded by family in the early morning hours of Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023, at Majestic Pines Senior Living in … more
The most unusual boat at the show was “Petertoon,” a combo Peterbilt truck cab and pontoon boat.
Eye-catching big rig is boat show standout
LAKE VERMILION- When people go to the Lake Vermilion Antique and Classic Boat show, they’re most often likely to find vintage vessels by time-honored makers like Chris-Craft, Stanley Boat … more
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The Twin Metals office in Ely, once busy, has seen limited activity in recent years.
Federal judge dismisses Twin Metals lawsuit
REGIONAL— A federal district judge in Washington, D.C. has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Twin Metals and Franconia Minerals that had sought to reverse the cancellation of mineral leases critical … more
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Questions raised
For the past few years, former Republican Gov. Arne Carlson and many others have been asking questions about the state of Minnesota’s apparent willingness to issue permits for copper-nickel … more
The view from a dock in Canfield Bay on Lake Vermilion. Swirls of dense blue-green algae have been apparent there in recent days.
Blue, green, and stinky
REGIONAL— “The water’s stinky!” That was the assessment of a group of young visitors to Lake Vermilion Soudan Underground Mine State Park last week as a pronounced bloom of … more
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Senior center backers fill the council chambers
ELY— Supporters of the Ely Senior Center filled every seat at the city council meeting here on Tuesday as they pressed the council for some financial help to address the nonprofit’s … more
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