TOWER— The hiring of nine new ambulance personnel earlier this month has boosted the active roster for the Tower Area Ambulance Service to the highest number in some years, and provides the … more

TOWER - Vermilion Country School switched to distance learning mode on Monday as they awaited testing results for two staff members who developed symptoms of illness over the weekend.The switch meant … more

REGIONAL – ATV riders from all over the state and beyond took to the trails around Ely and the surrounding woods last weekend as part of ATV Minnesota’s Fall Ride and Rally.The local … more

REGIONAL- A pilot saliva testing site for COVID-19, the first of its kind in the state, was slated to open Wednesday at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC).The site offers free saliva … more

REGIONAL– The peak of fall color has arrived in the North Country, and it looks to be one of the best color seasons in years. The combination of chilly nights and sunny days for much of the … more

ELY – The popular local granola business known as Crapola is relocating its world headquarters.However, Brian Strom denied speculation last week that the successful worldwide operation he owns … more

ORR- It’s been 85 years this month since Myrna and Wayne Pattenn invested in the Orr-based café originally started by Harry Seccombe in 1922, and T. Pattenn Café owner Tara … more

ELY – Two weeks after the 2020-2021 school year started under an in-person learning model, a drastic uptick in regional coronavirus cases forced ISD 696 administrators to transition to a hybrid … more

REGIONAL- The deaths of nine residents of St. Louis County long-term care facilities from COVID-19 in the past week have been reported by county health officials as the coronavirus pandemic continues … more

ELY – With just three of five representatives present, the Ely Community Economic Development Joint Powers Board could not take formal action last week, and instead held a brief discussion … more