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Weeks of above average temperatures have the area poised to set a new record for the mildest December ever. The average high in Tower on Dec. 29 is 18.5 degrees F. The average low is minus 4.6 degrees.
Warmest December on record?
REGIONAL— Minnesotans may be living through meteorological history this month as it appears many parts of the state are on track to beat the all-time record for the mildest December ever here … more
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I-Falls mayor to challenge Skraba in ‘24
INTERNATIONAL FALLS – International Falls Mayor Harley M. Droba announced Wednesday that he will be challenging incumbent state Rep. Roger Skraba for the House District 3A seat in 2024. … more
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The front of the Old Fire Hall after last summer’s exterior brick repair and tuckpointing.
Persistence pays off
TOWER- After years of sustained effort, it appears the Tower-Soudan Historical Society has finally raised the funding needed to complete its longstanding plans to remake the city’s historic Old … more
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An aerial view of the Fortune Bay complex.
Wisocki placed on leave over theft charges
TOWER— The Wilderness at Fortune Bay Manager Joseph Wisocki IV has been placed on unpaid administrative leave after being charged with five counts of felony theft by swindle in Minnesota … more
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David Colburn
This Kansas kid misses Minnesota winter
As a kid growing up in Kansas, snow and ice were happy aberrations in the otherwise brown and dreary winter months. It was a true marvel when we would get enough snow to cancel school, dust off the … more
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Singer-songwriter and music producer Rob Mattson works out a song in his studio in his house in Eagles Nest Township.
MAKING MUSIC
EAGLES NEST— Better late than never is an old adage that could certainly apply to longtime musician Rob Mattson, whose first original musical release is set to download Friday, Dec. 29. … more
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Tom Erickson
Hoyt Lakes native leading regional hydrogen hub
REGIONAL — A Hoyt Lakes native leading a regional hydrogen fuel partnership says the emerging fuel source could someday help make Minnesota’s Iron Range a leader in the production of … more
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Raiders rock Wolves 4-1
GREENWAY— The Raiders outshot the Timberwolves 43 to 27 as they broke the Timberwolves winning streak with a 4-1 victory on home ice here on last Thursday. The loss drops Ely’s record to … more
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Joe Heller's Year in Review
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Budget pains grow as student numbers fall
REGIONAL- While last spring’s $19 billion state budget surplus provided room for some additional aid for education, it wasn’t enough to relieve many school districts of financial … more
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Encouraging helium exploration results near Babbitt
STONY RIVER TWP- A 2011 discovery southeast of Babbitt may lead to production of one of the highest-demand natural commodities in the world: helium. While helium is the second-most abundant element … more
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Kawishiwi District Ranger Aaron Kania with a pile of cut and cleared understory fire fuels.
Superior National Forest to reduce Fernberg corridor fire risk
ELY- One the last day of November, the Superior National Forest (SNF) filed an official notice that it was initiating what it calls the Fernberg Corridor Landscape Management Project (FCLMP), named … more
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County sheriff recognizes six new deputies
REGIONAL— Six new St. Louis County deputies were recognized earlier this month during a ceremonial pinning of badges held at the county’s Public Safety Building in Duluth. Sheriff Gordon … more
David Hicks grabs a cookie from Mollie Johnson’s cookie table at KJ’s True Value Hardware, where Johnson works. This is the fifth year she has made and given away free Christmas cookies to any and all who want them.
Mollie, the Christmas cookie lady
ELY- For the last five years, Mollie Johnson has baked Christmas cookies and given them away free to all comers at the store where she works, just because it’s a nice thing to do. This year, … more
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Senior forward Deegan Richards skates up the ice with the puck during last Friday’s game with the Burnett Blizzard. Richards notched a hat trick in the game.
Wolves melt Blizzard, improve to 7-2
ELY— The Timberwolves dominated the ice here last Friday as they improved to 7-2 on the season with an 8-2 victory over the Burnett, Wis. Blizzard. Ely senior forward Deegan Richards notched a … more
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The ambulance crisis
It appears that state lawmakers are hearing the message about the need to fix the broken funding system for the state’s ambulance services, particularly those serving rural areas. The message … more
U.S. Steel’s giant Minntac taconite plant looms high over the city of Virginia on a frosty winter day.
U.S. Steel announces sale to Japan-based Nippon
REGIONAL— U.S. Steel, which has played a pivotal role in the development of northeastern Minnesota’s iron resources for more than a century, is being sold to Japan-based Nippon Steel. … more
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Grant Hauschild, a member of the task force talks about the challenges to rural ambulance service;
Legislators hear similar message on EMS funding needs
MT IRON— Members of the Legislature’s Emergency Medical Services Task Force heard a consistent message during a packed Dec. 13 field hearing here, called to take input from ambulance … more
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NewRange Copper nets a legal win over air permit
REGIONAL— After a string of legal defeats, NewRange Copper, formerly PolyMet Mining, and the state’s Pollution Control Agency, chalked up a win in a challenge to its air emissions permit. … more
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Kindergarteners perform during the school’s winter concert last week.
Signs of the Season
Signs of holiday spirits can be found in the most festive and solemn of places in the North Country. Timberjay photographers recently captured these images of the season. more
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New COVID strain fueling major rise in cases
REGIONAL- The entire northeast Arrowhead region of Minnesota has been upgraded from low to medium COVID activity status by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control this week, based on increased numbers … more
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North Woods’ Jonah Burnett, seen here shooting a baseline jumper against Moose Lake, was the state’s leading scorer after Monday night’s action.
Grizz win a pair heading into break
CARLTON- The North Woods boys knocked the Carlton-Wrenshall Raptors from the ranks of the unbeatens on Monday with a second-half haymaker and an 81-66 road win. The Raptors led most of the first … more
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Betty Firth
Savor the light and the dark
Here in the midst of the holidays at the darkest time of the year, it feels right to explore the layers of light and dark that we experience in many ways in our lives. Author Susan Caine, through her … more
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Grizzlies post OT win at Moose Lake
MOOSE LAKE- The North Woods girls scored a big overtime win on the road against 7AA Moose Lake/Willow River last Thursday, making the winning push with two of their senior leaders out of the game. … more
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Senior Grace LaTourell concentrates as she brings the ball up court. LaTourell scored 28 points in Monday’s contest.
Ely dumps ‘Streaks
ELY— Solid defense and a big second half by senior Grace LaTourell made the difference for the Timberwolves here on Monday as they easily handled the Bluestreaks 64-36. “We played really … more
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