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With the historic Seitaniemi housebarn as a backdrop, Cowboy Angel Blue performed last Sunday evening as part of the annual Community Night Out event sponsored by Sisu Heritage and the Embarrass Region Fair Board. This year’s event attracted one of the largest crowds ever.
Embarrass’s “Community Night Out” growing in popularity
EMBARRASS- The lawn chairs were set up at least a half a dozen rows deep, and the always popular Bill Maxwell and his Cowboy Angel Blue band played on an outdoor stage in front of the Seitaniemi … more
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A seaplane docked at the Tower Seaplane Base, which is adjacent to Hoodoo Point and the Tower Airport.
Floatplanes can now fly direct to and from Canada from the Tower Airport
TOWER- The Tower Airport is now a registered airport for remote border crossings for seaplanes traveling to and from Canada. “We are about 20 miles from the Canadian border,” said airport … more
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Ely workers endeavored to install a new key water valve after the unexpected collapse of the existing one.
Where's the water? (updated - boil order lifted)
ELY- Residents of Ely were facing a boil order for their drinking water this week in the wake of a catastrophic collapse of an ancient water valve that left most of the city without running water for … more
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Council OKs five-percent preliminary levy increase
TOWER— Balancing priorities was the focus Monday as the city council here approved a preliminary levy increase of five percent for 2025 after a relatively brief discussion. The decision came … more
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Area power suppliers finalists for major federal funding
REGIONAL— Two regional power suppliers serving electric customers in northern St. Louis County are finalists for a federal funding package that could substantially ease the cost of reducing the … more
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Concept plan for Silver Rapids proposal.
Silver Rapids proposal gets the green light
TWO HARBORS- In an action that surprised no one, the Lake County Planning Commission granted both a preliminary plat and a conditional use permit, or CUP, on Sept. 4 to the developers of the Silver … more
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Steve Freshour (r) accepted an Outstanding Citizen Award from Tower Mayor Dave Setterberg on Monday.
Freshour honored for quick response to assault
TOWER— The heroic action of Tower EMT Steve Freshour, who broke up a premeditated assault here back on July 22, was formally recognized on Monday. Mayor Dave Setterberg and Breitung Police … more
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Deer farmers lawsuit dismissed by federal judge
REGIONAL- Minnesota’s struggling deer farming industry suffered a serious blow last month when a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit and petition for a preliminary injunction aimed at preventing … more
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With four dental stations back in operation, Scenic Rivers Dental Clinic in Cook is on its way to recovery from the June flood.
Cook dental clinic back in operation, losses could top 500K
COOK- The Scenic Rivers Dental Clinic in Cook is back in partial operation again after suffering extensive damage from the June flood, but more work remains before the clinic is back at full … more
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Statewide academic assessment test data released
REGIONAL- The Minnesota Department of Education’s recently released 2024 report cards for academic achievement in the state’s school districts showed that less than half of … more
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While visiting the Happy Days Learning Center at the Community Hub, U.S. Senator Tina Smith plunked down on the floor and started singing with the toddlers lined up in the hallway.
Sen. Smith visits Ely’s new Community Hub
ELY- U.S. Senator Tina Smith was in Ely last week to visit the Community Hub, a building for which she and fellow U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar worked to obtain a $1.2 million grant for its renovation. The … more
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The Captain’s Choice award winner was a 22-foot 1948 Hacker-Craft named “Miss Minnesota” from Lake Minnetonka, owned by Steve and Nancy Shoop
Classic boats draw big crowds at annual show
COOK- The docks at The Landing on Lake Vermilion were crowded with people on Sunday as they surveyed the entries in the 32nd annual Lake Vermilion Antique and Classic Boat Show. “The turnout … more
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This group of anglers get ready to hit Lake Vermilion at the 14th annual Take a Vet Fishing event, which took place last Thursday.
Lots of great memories created at Take a Vet Fishing event
TOWER—As a youngster growing up in Tower, Todd Beihoffer spent countless lazy summer days enjoying Lake Vermilion. Fast forward some 50 years, and the Navy Veteran was once again reconnecting … more
Gaping holes in the front of Ely Memorial High School as workers continue to install windows at the school at 8:15 a.m. on the first day of school on Tuesday.
Progress made on new windows for Ely schools
ELY- The Ely School Board didn’t need the construction update received on Aug. 27 to know that the unsightly orange window panels at the Washington Elementary School are finally gone. The … more
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Harvest Moon among USA Today’s top-20 best fall festivals
ELY— It’s been 30 years since the founding of Ely’s Harvest Moon Festival and the early autumn event has recently been getting some of the recognition it deserves. For the second … more
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A view of the Tower airport.
Float planes can now fly direct from Canada
TOWER- The Tower Airport is now registered for remote border crossings for seaplanes traveling to and from Canada. “We are about 20 miles from the Canadian border,” said airport manager … more
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Third-grader Bristol Glass is all smiles for the first day of classes at North Woods.
First day fun
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Nina Wray in her basement studio.
From Outward Bound to full-time artist
ELY- Don’t believe that art jobs are real jobs? You should talk to Nina Wray. Wray, the owner of Moon Dog Studio, is a full-time ceramicist, living and working in Ely and is the … more
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ISD 2142 bus driver arrested for DUI while with students
REGIONAL- A bus driver for the St. Louis County Schools was arrested early Wednesday for driving while intoxicated with students on board, authorities said. Deputies arrested South Ridge School bus … more
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Hwy. 1 from Hwy. 53 nearly to the Y Store was closed this week for culvert replacement.
Dueling construction an inconvenience for Cook-to-Tower drivers
REGIONAL— The closure of Hwy. 1 on Tuesday, just west of the Y Store, created more than the usual inconvenience for travelers between the Cook and Tower areas this week. For weeks this summer, … more
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Three in area get spots in cannabis license lottery
REGIONAL— When Minnesota legislators passed sweeping cannabis reform legislation in 2023, a cornerstone of the proposal was providing “social equity” in the licensing process for … more
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Forest Service extends public comment on school trust land sale
REGIONAL— The Superior National Forest has extended the public comment period on the forest service’s proposal to purchase approximately 80,000 acres of school trust lands located within … more
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City of Ely moves public meetings around
ELY- The Ely Parks and Recreation Board decided it needed to get out of city hall to visit Ely’s parks and facilities and reported the change to its meeting location to the Ely City Council … more
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Nursing shortage eases statewide
REGIONAL – The nursing staffing shortage that reached crisis levels during the COVID-19 pandemic has eased statewide, according to a Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) report, but challenges … more
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Vehicles traveled this week along the Eagles Nest realignment of Hwy. 169.
Data shows investment made Hwy. 169 safer
REGIONAL— Over the past 15 years, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has spent just over $23 million on safety improvements along the Hwy. 169 corridor from Ely to the intersection with … more
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