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There’s an old axiom in the legal world: If the facts are on your side, pound the facts. If the law is on your side, pound the law. And when neither the facts nor the law is on your side, pound …
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4/5/23
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DULUTH- St. Louis County honored The Ely Community Health Clinic (ECHC) on April 4 with a Public Health Achievement Award, one of four given out by the county board on Tuesday.The awards are given by …
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Catie Clark
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4/5/23
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FORTUNE BAY— Nearly 20 firefighters from several area fire departments turned out here last week to get a refresher on how they might be expected to respond in the event of an emergency. The …
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Marshall Helmberger
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4/5/23
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John H. Burgess John Herbert “Jack” Burgess, 92, died peacefully on Friday, March 31, 2023, surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 7 in the …
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4/5/23
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REGIONAL— Former Minnesota Gov. Arne Carlson is calling for a temporary moratorium on all mining projects in the state that threaten human health. Carlson, a Republican who has been an …
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Marshall Helmberger
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3/30/23
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BREITUNG- The Breitung Town Board said goodbye to a longtime supervisor and hello to a somewhat new face at their regular meeting on March 23. Supervisor Greg Dostert received many thanks for his …
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Stephanie Ukkola
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3/30/23
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REGIONAL— The fate of the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine could literally come down to clay. That’s the issue at the heart of a contested case hearing that got underway in St. Paul, …
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Marshall Helmberger
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3/29/23
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GREENWOOD TWP- An updated, and substantially modified, version of the McGrath Consulting Group study commissioned by Greenwood Township was released to the town board last week. While the revised …
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Jodi Summit
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3/29/23
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TOWER- Carol Alstrom was a force of nature. She was a large person and had a voice to match. She was strong and a competitive athlete. She was a teacher, a coach, and a leader. She knew how to get …
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Jodi Summit
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3/29/23
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ELY— A 20-year-old college student here is facing an $1,800 fine after he used his pickup to run down three deer along Ely’s Central Av., leaving them partially paralyzed and struggling …
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COOK- Locally renowned for her love of animals both domestic and exotic, Cook’s Country Connection owner Lois Pajari has recently extended that affection to those bereaved by the loss of a …
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David Colburn
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3/29/23
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REGIONAL- Some of the densest snowpack on record is elevating the risk for spring flooding in the Rainy River basin again this year, but the risk still appears to be less than the conditions that …
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David Colburn
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3/29/23
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DULUTH- A host of North Woods archers qualified for the Western Nationals tournament in Utah with strong performances last Saturday at the state tournament in Duluth.Nearly 50 schools fielded teams …
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David Colburn
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3/29/23
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BABBITT- Mike Rhein of Babbitt was honored with the Minnesota Ambulance Association’s (MAA) “Star of Life” award on March 23 at the organization’s annual meeting in St. Paul. …
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Catie Clark
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3/29/23
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The blood on my snowshoe trail the other day, right behind our house, was the first clue that something had happened overnight. By the time I saw it, our dog Loki was already a step ahead of …
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During March, we’re reminded of the many great women who have carved frontiers and unlocked doors for women and girls. We marvel at their passions pursued, barriers overcome, and outstanding …
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Kathleen McQuillan
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3/29/23
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My mom always used to say “Don’t wish your life away” when we were kids. You know when you were waiting for some special day or activity. I truly respect that phrase and it comes to …
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April Wamhoff
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3/29/23
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REGIONAL— If you’re thinking this winter has been exceptionally snowy, you’re right, at least for points just south of the North Country. The Duluth area and east-central Minnesota …
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Marshall Helmberger
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3/29/23
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In Arkansas, Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders recently signed into a law a measure making it easier for businesses to employ children as young as 14. In Florida, school libraries have been …
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GREENWOOD TWP- The Greenwood Town Board welcomed one new member, albeit one with actual supervisor experience, at its reorganizational meeting on March 23. John Bassing took a seat at the table, …
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Jodi Summit
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3/29/23
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ELY- For years, the Ely Economic Development Authority has put broadband at the top of its priority list for the community, but on Tuesday they were able to check it off as a job that’s finally …
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Catie Clark
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3/29/23
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ELY- It’s official: the Ely School Board voted to adopt an early release program for the 2023-24 school year at their March 27 meeting. During next school year, students will be released from …
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Catie Clark
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3/29/23
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TOWER- Meeting at the Tower-Soudan School on Tuesday, the St. Louis County School Board passed an updated bullying prohibition policy designed to more effectively address issues that have cropped up …
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David Colburn
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3/29/23
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REGIONAL- St. Louis County Commissioners took on a role more familiar to bankers on Monday as they initiated contract cancellation procedures against 46 purchasers of tax-forfeited properties for …
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David Colburn
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3/29/23
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David T. Durrant David Trayton Durrant, 78, of Tower, died on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Waterview Woods Care Center. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Inurnment will take place in …
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3/29/23
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