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Brush burn training set for March 18
ELY—Downed and dead woody debris poses a serious wildfire risk here in the North Country, but you can take steps to reduce the danger to your property by clearing and safely burning dead trees … more
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Deadline for fish house removal is March 20
REGIONAL— The Department of Natural Resources is reminding anglers that fish house removal deadlines are approaching. Make a plan to bring the proper tools with you to remove your fish house … more
Tuesday is township annual meeting day
REGIONAL- Minnesota’s 1,777 townships will hold their annual meetings on Tuesday, March 14. Known as Township Day, these annual meetings are held every year on the second Tuesday in March and … more
City starting to look for funding for water main replacement
ELY— A report by Ely Clerk-Treasurer Harold Langowski on possible funding to replace the city’s drinking water supply line was the most substantial item of business in an hour-long city … more
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Roger Skraba
Skraba bucks party to back House bonding bill
REGIONAL— Northeastern Minnesota would be a major beneficiary of a state bonding bill approved by the state House on Monday. State Rep. Roger Skraba, R-Ely, was one of a relative handful of … more
Don’t bet the house on sports betting, yet
REGIONAL- Bills in the Minnesota Legislature that would allow sports betting have the support of the Minnesota Indian Gaming Association (MIGA) and the state’s professional sports teams, but … more
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Obituaries: March 10, 2023
Michelle Anne “Shelly” LubinskiMichelle Anne “Shelly” Lubinski, 49, died peacefully at home in Soudan, on Feb. 20, 2023, following an illness. Memorial services will be … more
Town hall raises concerns
ELY— A Second Amendment town hall set for this Saturday in Ely sponsored by Rep. Roger Skraba, of Ely, and Sen. Nathan Wesenberg, of Little Falls, is raising questions about the intention of … more
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Ambulance meeting goes off the rails
ELY- “Nobody is agreeing with anybody,” said Winton Mayor Marlene Zorman, the chairperson and Winton representative of the Ely Area Ambulance Joint Powers Board (EAAJPB) toward the end of … more
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Ashley Thaemert, of Cook, lets her team loose out of the gate during the six-dog race on Sunday. Thaemert took first in the six-dog class.
Mushers take center stage
ELY- Chilly morning temperatures and several inches of fresh snow on the trail only added to the excitement of race day here last Sunday, as mushers from across the country descended on Ely for this … more
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This double-pronged peninsula at the entrance to Black Bay could be the new home of a rustic campground.
Hearing set on campground proposal
LAKE VERMILION— A proposal for a new rustic campground near the mouth of Black Bay will be up before the St. Louis County Planning Commission on Thursday, March 9.A Minnesota nonprofit, known … more
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The Grizzlies’ Jared Chiabotti goes high and outside for a shot under intense pressure by Rock Ridge defenders.
Grizzlies roll
FIELD TWP- The North Woods boys treated the home fans to two big wins last week, an 83-80 thriller over Class AA Rock Ridge and a thorough pasting of Chisholm.The Wolverines of Rock Ridge were a … more
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Prank call prompts elementary school lockdown in Ely
ELY- Students and staff at Washington Elementary were sent into lockdown here on Tuesday after an unidentified person told county authorities he was armed and outside the school, intending to harm … more
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A referee closely eyes the feet of Ely’s Hannah Penke as she shoots a three-pointer during Ely’s Friday night home contests with South Ridge. Penke led the Wolves with 31 points on the night.
Penke ties three-point mark
ELY— Ely junior Hannah Penke appears to have tied a state record as she led the Timberwolves to a 69-52 victory over South Ridge in their regular season finale here on Friday. Penke, who is new … more
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Ely senior guard Joey Bianco goes inside for a layup in heavy traffic against South Ridge last Friday.
Ely at 19-6 ahead of regular season finale
HILL CITY— The Wolves posted back-to-back wins this week to improve to 19-6 as they head into their regular season finale on Friday, against Fond du Lac. Playing at Hill City on Monday, Ely … more
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Grizzlies downed by Floodwood
FLOODWOOD- The North Woods girls battled furiously to overcome a big first-half deficit at Floodwood last Friday, coming almost all the way back in the second half before fading at the end for a … more
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North Woods archers score well in Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS – North Woods archers scored well at a tournament in Grand Rapids on Sat., Feb. 18, with the middle schoolers taking team titles in both bullseye and three-dimensional target … more
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Searching for joy in the smallest of things
It’d been a long winter already when I was hit with a flu bug that sent me into quarantine for two weeks. After a few days, determined not to let the isolation drive me crazy, I came across a … more
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A lynx makes its way through heavy cover.
Consent decree to restrict trapping in lynx zone
REGIONAL— A federal judge has agreed to a proposed consent decree between the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) that will adopt new … more
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Costs rising rapidly for water treatment plant
TOWER— Delay has proven costly for the Tower-Breitung Wastewater Board’s long-planned new drinking water treatment plant and members of the board talked about a path forward at a special … more
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County board approves AIS funding for 2023
REGIONAL— Seven organizations were among those receiving funding from St. Louis County to help reduce the spread of aquatic invasive species. The county board voted unanimously to approve … more
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Cook council edges closer on new blight ordinance
COOK- Residents of Cook who are concerned about blighted conditions in their neighborhoods are on the verge of having a new tool in their toolbox to combat the problem.After months of review and … more
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Rail safety
There but for the grace of God.It’s worth considering that the recent environmental disaster created by the train derailment near East Palestine, Ohio, could have devastated virtually any … more
Native group faults school district’s Indian Ed performance
VIRGINIA- The ISD 2142 School Board zipped through its agenda on Tuesday, with little discussion and few questions.A letter from the district’s American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC) … more
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Woman injured in snowmobile crash
REGIONAL— An Iowa woman sustained an apparent broken arm and other injuries last Friday evening after she lost control of her snowmobile on the Taconite Trail, near Star Lake. The remote lake … more
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