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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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One of the participants in the program smiles while landing a small crappie.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
ELY- A college camping trip proved a life-changing experience for Kesley Ebbs, and he’s hoping to give other young people of color that same chance to experience nature on its own terms. Ebbs, … more
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David Colburn
Saying goodbye and championing freedom of the press
Longtime Marion County Record editor and co-publisher Joan Meyer was laid to rest last Saturday, a week after a police raid on her home that contributed to her death at age 98, an unprecedented … more
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After a challenging summer for anglers on Lake Vermilion, the bite has improved markedly in recent days.
Vermilion walleye bite is suddenly hot
LAKE VERMILION— After a sometimes-challenging summer for anglers here, the fishing action on Lake Vermilion is suddenly hot— really hot. “It’s as good as I can ever … more
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Pot possession still a crime on federal lands, including BWCAW, VNP
REGIONAL- While recreational cannabis is now legal in Minnesota, outdoor recreationists should be aware that the change in law does not apply to federal lands within the Superior National Forest, … more
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Buy your deer license before Sept. 7 for a chance at a doe permit
REGIONAL— If you’re hoping for a shot at an antlerless permit this year, don’t forget to purchase your firearms deer permit by Thursday, Sept. 7. Hunters who purchase their license … more
Rachel Betterley is creating a nonprofit to supply sketchbooks and art supplies to help children healing from trauma.
Teacher Rachel Betterley wins national pageant title
COOK- Rachel Betterley has been referred to as a past Miss Minnesota and past Mrs. Minnesota. But for the upcoming year, she can now be referred to as the current Mrs. Petite USA. Though Betterley is … more
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Confusing mix of new marijuana laws
REGIONAL- When Minnesota’s new recreational marijuana law took effect on Aug. 1, an average of one city per day enacted a no-public-use use law against cannabis and cannabinoids during the … more
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Jan Munzberg, who grew up in Grand Rapids, talked about her life and career in Australia.
Learning about life “down under”
TOWER- Jan and David Munzberg came all the way from Aldinga Beach, South Australia, to speak to an event held at the Lake Vermilion Cultural Center earlier this month. But the retired educators have … more
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Shelter will serve families on Iron Range experiencing homelessness
VIRGINIA— Ground was broken earlier this month on a new fourplex here designed to help address the ongoing problem of homelessness in St. Louis County. Nearly 100 families in northern St. Louis … more
County road conditions system wins national award
REGIONAL- When a winter storm hits overnight, with the vast size of St. Louis County, it’s not unusual to see high levels of snow in one area, possibly freezing drizzle in another area, and … more
Obituaries: August 25, 2023
Ronald A. Pecha Jr. Ronald Anthony Pecha Jr., 58, of Soudan, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth after a painful battle with cancer. A Funeral Mass will be at … more
Tower Ambulance
For months, Greenwood Township officials have been bludgeoning the Tower Area Ambulance Service for failing to make required transfer mileage payments to the ambulance replacement fund, a complaint … more
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Obituaries: August 18, 2023
Isaiah L. Deegan Isaiah Lamar Deegan, 25, of Mt. Iron, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023, in Hibbing. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19 at Range Funeral Home in … more
Rep. Jamie Raskin spoke Tuesday in Ely.
In Ely, Rep. Raskin challenges NRA myth
ELY- U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin, who led the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, spoke here this week and made the case that a common myth centered around the Second Amendment is … more
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U.S. Steel rejects Cleveland-Cliffs buyout offer
REGIONAL— U.S. Steel has rejected a $7.3 billion buyout offer from rival Cleveland-Cliffs that would have made Cliffs the predominant company in the U.S. steel sector. But U.S. Steel, which … more
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Green light for chickens in Tower
TOWER— The city council here gave final approval late last week to a new ordinance allowing the keeping of up to five hens within the city limits. Acting Mayor Joe Morin presided over the early … more
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A party at Peyla’s Arrowhead Garage in Tower for the arrival of the 1957 Dodge models.
PEYLAS MADE THEIR MARK
TOWER- It was a full house here last week when Dick Peyla offered a look into the history of his family in the area as part of a presentation sponsored by the Tower-Soudan Historical Society. … more
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Hoodoo Point Campground tops city agenda
TOWER—The Hoodoo Point Campground dominated discussion at the city council meeting here on Monday, as the council discussed a rate increase for seasonal campers, a new playground, and limits on … 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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