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Township planning recreation improvement projects
SOUDAN- The town board here is working on several projects to improve the safety, beauty, and enjoyment of outdoor recreation in Breitung Township. At their regular meeting on Feb. 23, the board … more
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Thousands in county to lose emergency SNAP benefits
REGIONAL- More than 20,000 St. Louis County participants in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and more than 350,000 participants statewide, will see their food budgets … more
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Obituaries: March 3, 2023
Joel M. Hasz Joel M. Hasz, 60, of Arbor Vitae, Wis., formerly of Ely, passed away at his home on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. A funeral service was held on Thursday, March 2 at Nimsgern Funeral and … more
Ely goes 1-1 on the week
MT. IRON— The Ely boys hoops squad kept it close throughout the first half here on Tuesday, but the Rangers used a smothering defense to keep the Wolves under wraps in the second half. The … more
Wolves hold off Cherry to improve to 20-4
ELY— The Timberwolves used solid shooting and a punishing second-half defense to contain the Tigers as Ely improved to 20-4 with a 71-42 win here on Tuesday, leaving them a contender for the … more
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Snowmobilers have been out in force in recent weeks and that’s been a boon to the local economy. Abundant snow this winter has made for good riding.
Mining the “white gold”
REGIONAL—When it comes to the winter economy in the North Country, those who cater to outdoor enthusiasts have a common refrain: “Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.”It’s … more
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Northshore to recall workers but questions still remain
REGIONAL- As area and state politicians joyfully shared the news Monday that laid off Northshore Mining workers were being recalled for an April re-start of operations in Babbitt and Silver Bay, … more
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Senior Zoe Devine, of Ely, makes her final sprint to the finish in the state freestyle event.
Absolutely Devine
GIANTS RIDGE—For a tiny school, Ely regularly wields a big footprint when it comes to Nordic ski competition in Minnesota and they proved it once again when it delivered its second state girls … more
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With tongues hanging out, sled dogs make their way toward the finish line during last year’s running of the WolfTrack Classic.
Ely goes to the dogs
ELY- It is impossible to think of this city at the end of the road without noting its history of sled dog racing— and the WolfTrack Classic has become the latest iteration of that longstanding … more
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Area ambulances recognized
REGIONAL— While some area ambulance services may be small, they’re getting the job done and then some, according to a recent certification from the state’s Emergency Medical … more
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Ely girls team places eighth; Durkin makes solid showing for the boys
GIANTS RIDGE— While Zoe Devine’s girls title clearly received top billing locally from last week’s Nordic ski state tournament, several other Ely skiers posted strong performances … more
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Ely’s Zoe Mackenzie goes in for a layup under pressure from North Woods’ Kiana LaRoque.
Timberwolves KO Grizzlies
ELY- In boxing terms, the early January bout between North Woods and Ely girls hoops teams was the equivalent of a 12-round slugfest ending in a split decision in favor of the Ely girls, 64-61. But … more
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Griz tally most wins since 2014
FIELD TWP – The North Woods girls hoops team sent their seniors out in proper style Tuesday night with a thorough beatdown of Littlefalls-Big Fork, 57-16. The win gave the Grizzlies the most … more
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The Grizzlies' Talen Jarshaw leads a break with Luke Will in hot pursuit.
Grizzlies pound Giants
AURORA- The North Woods boys amped up the defensive heat on Friday, turning a close game at Mesabi East into a rout, as the Grizzlies improved to 13-9 on the season with a 90-49 win.It’s been a … more
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David Colburn
Why Black history is my history
I’ll never forget the day in eighth grade when I was digging around through a box of my Dad’s college papers in the basement and came across a family tree he’d done. There was a … more
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Deer peer over a tall snowbank in Tower, where large numbers of deer congregate in winter.
Tough weeks still ahead for whitetails
REGIONAL—The longer days of late February are a reminder that spring is at least somewhere out on the horizon, yet it’s often the toughest time of year for wildlife like whitetail deer. … more
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Ely City Council extends cannabinoid moratorium one year
ELY- In a pleasant excursion from the usual rounds of routine business, the Mayor of Ely, Heidi Omerza awarded Ely senior and Nordic skiing champion Zoe Devine, the key to the city. The award was in … more
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April Wamhoff
It’s February and I’m getting tired of winter
I would not want to be a weather forecaster. Nope. They get blamed for bad weather, even when they are right about the forecast. And they never get credit when there is good weather, and they do … more
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Applause for area ambulances
“Small Is Beautiful.”That was the title of the influential 1973 economics and philosophy primer by E.F. Schumacher, but it also appears to be a good description of what it takes to be a … more
Wind turbines, like these at Taconite Ridge, are likely to play a major role in the ongoing energy transition.
New state law advances date for carbon-free power
REGIONAL- DFL legislators and Gov. Tim Walz put the state’s electric utilities on a fast track to carbon-free power generation last week when Walz signed a bill advancing the date for the total … more
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School district looks at lobbyist to boost revenue
REGIONAL— The St. Louis County Schools, ISD 2142, may enlist the services of a well-known lobbying firm to try to woo concessions from the Minnesota Legislature to address funding concerns … more
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Paul Bunyan wins $10 million federal broadband grant
REGIONAL- Exercising perseverance, Paul Bunyan Communications (PBC) has secured federal funding for multiple proposed high-speed broadband projects, including one for an area north of Virginia that … more
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Bakk, Ecklund new lobbyists in St. Paul
REGIONAL— Two of northeastern Minnesota’s former lawmakers have joined the stable of lobbyists that represent a wide range of interests at the Minnesota Legislature. Both former Sen. Tom … more
Obituaries: February 24, 2023
Randy J. ZupancichRandy James Zupancich, 60, of Britt, died of natural causes on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. A private service will take place for family, followed by a celebration of life on Sunday, Feb. … more
The inaugural year of the End of the Road Film Festival packed the seats of Ely’s Historic State Theater, with many films selling out.
Film festival a major success
ELY- “I didn’t know what to expect,” said End of the Road Film Festival director Jacob White, “but the turnout was amazing!”Ely’s very first film festival, running … more
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