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House destroyed in explosion, fire
LAKE VER-MILION— A home on Everett Bay Road was ripped apart Wednesday morning in an astonishing explosion that rocked houses across a broad swath of Lake Vermilion. The force of the explosion …
Mesabi Symphony Orchestra opens season in Ely
MSO returns with A Joyous Noise
ELY – A “joyous noise” filled the air at Vermilion Community College Fine Arts Theater Saturday afternoon as the Mesabi Symphony Orchestra opened their 2021-22 season after an …
ISD 696 looks at changes to open forum
School board chair cites deliberate efforts to damage staff reputations
ELY – In response to recent ISD 696 school board meetings where some audience members verbally attacked some school district employees, the board is considering updating their open forum policy …
Labor dispute threatens regional library services
Strike is an option if sides can’t resolve differences
REGIONAL- Patrons of services provided by the regional Arrowhead Library System could see those services disrupted by an ongoing labor dispute that could lead to a strike if union members vote down …
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Sports
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Grizzlies win in playoff forfeit
FIELD TWP- Last year, COVID-19 wreaked havoc on Minnesota’s prep football playoffs, which ended abruptly by executive order with the Deer River Warriors and the North Woods Grizzlies eyeing a …
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Devine top Ely finisher at Hoyt Lakes meet
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Nighthawks have solid outing at I-Falls
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Ely drops out of high school football playoffs
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Grizzlies drop final match to Chisholm
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North Country
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For jays, it’s hoarding time
Somewhere, on the eastern edge of the Lost Lake Swamp, there’s a hollow tree that must be packed from top to bottom with sunflower seeds. As most readers have known for a long time, I feed …
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Repair plan taking shape for Pike River dam
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Proposed bear-feeding ban dropped under fire
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The blob of many colors
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