Robert J. NevalaRobert John “Bob” Nevala, 89, lifelong resident of Embarrass, died on Monday, April 19, 2021, at Edgewood Vista from brain cancer. Memorial and internment to be held at a … more

REGIONAL— Both sides were claiming victory on Wednesday after the Minnesota Supreme Court delivered a mixed verdict on key permits for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine near Hoyt … more

GREANEY- It could be said that Beryl Novak lives in a small house in the forest near Greaney, but that would be a half-truth.While the forest obscures any view of his house from Sethers Rd., a trip … more

ELY – Area artists are working at Miner’s Dry this spring to complete an extensive stained glass art project for the Public Library here.As much as $12,000 in funding for the project … more

COOK- Although Cook’s Country Connection isn’t a typical farm, Lois Pajari knows all too well the old adage “a farmer’s work is never done.”Sounds of work were evident … more

COOK- What do you get when you combine longing for one’s hometown, time, a little luck and a lot of patience, the vision of a dynamic duo, and COVID-19?In the case of Tiffany and Brandon … more

ELY – City Council members here this week were initially reluctant, for a second time, to enforce the civil citation processes on expired rental dwelling licenses. Only after a call by the … more

GREENWOOD TWP- The Greenwood Town Board will begin meeting in person effective with their regular May 11 meeting. Attendance at the meeting in the town hall will be limited to between 30 and 35 … more

REGIONAL- Few groups have been hit harder by the coronavirus pandemic than residents of long-term care facilities. As the pandemic ramped up last year, they experienced the highest infection and … more

REGIONAL- More than half of eligible Minnesotans have now received at least one shot of COVID-19 vaccine, but disparities exist at the county level, and the number of weekly vaccinations fell off … more