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Measure could lead to full-time Legislature
REGIONAL- Minnesota voters could see a trio of subjects consolidated into a single constitutional amendment question slated for this November seeking to overhaul certain operations of the Minnesota … more
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Exploitation of children online is one of the issues lawmakers are hoping to address this year in the state Legislature.
Social media bills address multiple issues
REGIONAL- As the social media and artificial intelligence landscapes continue to evolve, legislators are playing catch-up, reacting to problems stemming from the technology that threatens online … more
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Experts discuss growing problem of rural suicide
REGIONAL- The growing problem of rural suicide and what can be be done to reverse the trend was the subject of an expert panel discussion earlier this month, sponsored by the Center for Rural Policy … more
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Greenwood residents voting at the Greenwood Township annual meeting.
Greenwood hosts a busy annual meeting
GREENWOOD TWP- Greenwood’s annual meeting, held here March 12, was contentious from the start. With a nearly full house, Carmen DeLuca asked for a paper ballot to select the meeting’s … more
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Council sets hearing on 45 Boundary St. violations
ELY- After months of little to no progress on the unsafe residence at 45 E. Boundary St., the Ely City Council scheduled a public hearing for 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, to discuss mitigation … more
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Kes Ebbs (left) and Lou Wiggen (right) introduce the newly-incorporated SAGE Foundation at the March 12 Tuesday Group meeting. The group is hosting a fundraiser at the Ely Folk School this weekend, on both Saturday and Sunday from 5-7 p.m. with pizza, Dorothy Molter root beer, and a silent auction.
New nonprofit seeks to help local college students
ELY- Elyites Kes Ebbs and Lou Wiggen introduced the SAGE Foundation, a new a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, at last week’s Tuesday Group meeting. SAGE, which stands for “Students Achieving Goals … more
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Orr council scrutinzes city operations at special meeting
ORR- Meeting in a special session on Monday, Orr City Council members made quick work of two business items before turning their attention to a lengthy discussion of a number of items that could … more
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Nursing Honor Guard formed for our area
REGIONAL- Paying tribute to nurses at their time of death is the mission of the newly-formed Northern Range Nursing Honor Guard. A group of nurses, some working, some retired, are now offering free … more
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Obituaries: March 22, 2024
William J. Ulicsni William “Bill” J. Ulicsni, 86, longtime resident of Mt. Iron, died on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. A celebration of life will be … more
ISD 696 renovation project remains on track
ELY- The Ely school district’s general contractor reported that construction costs are currently steady, which is welcome news as the district moves ahead on the next phase of their ongoing … more
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One of the ambassador wolves at the International Wolf Center in Ely.
Woman’s bequest to benefit Int’l Wolf Center
ELY- The International Wolf Center is one of three recipients of a $2.45 million bequest aimed to further wolf education and research. In one of the largest donations made in support of wolves, … more
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Incumbents ousted in Greenwood
GREENWOOD TWP— Almost 360 Greenwood residents cast ballots in Tuesday’s township election, and they showed a clear preference for new leadership. Challengers Craig Gilbert and Lois … more
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Kawishiwi District Ranger Aaron Kania gestures while pointing out recent fuel reduction work along Slim Lake to Under Secretary Wilkes.
Focus on forest fuels
REGIONAL— Significant federal support could soon begin flowing to northeastern Minnesota to help address the growing danger of wildfire to area communities. And that federal commitment brought … more
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Do painters need more regulation?
REGIONAL- A Minnesota Senate bill to create a licensing system for painters and regulate the purchase of solvent-based paints is causing a stir among do-it-yourselfers and painters alike as many … more
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Residents vote to double their levy for next year
GREENWOOD TWP- Greenwood Township residents, at their annual meeting on Tuesday, approved a significant increase in their levy for next year, putting the township’s tax levy in line with its … more
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Tower looks to update its charter
TOWER— City officials here are looking at possible changes to the city’s charter, a key city document that hasn’t been updated since 1997, according to Mayor Dave Setterberg. Some … more
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Ely finds developer for apartment project
ELY—At the city council meeting here on Tuesday, Ely Clerk-Treasurer Harold Langowski reported that the city has found a potential developer for its planned housing project after more than a … more
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Businesses hurt by snow drought can apply for loans
REGIONAL— Small businesses or agricultural operations in northeastern Minnesota may be eligible for federal low interest loans to help them recover from ongoing drought conditions, including … more
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Area trails organizations net funding from trails task force
REGIONAL- Five North Country organizations netted almost $19,000 in Small Project Grants from a $100,000 program administered by the Iron Range Tourism Bureau (IRTB) and St. Louis County Trails Task … more
Obituaries: March 15, 2024
Gertrude Mosnik We are deeply saddened by the passing of our mother, Mrs. Gertrude M. Vertnik Mosnik, 90, of Ely, who passed away on Nov. 27, 2023, following a decline in her health. She was … more
House passes school resource officer fix
REGIONAL- The Minnesota House took the first step toward returning school resources officers, or SROs, to schools on Monday by passing legislation to exempt them from a law prohibiting school workers … more
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With nearly bare ground, spring flood risk is historically low
REGIONAL- It’s likely that no one in the North Country was caught off guard by last week’s spring flood forecast issued by the National Weather Service office in Duluth, which concluded … more
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Rep. Dave Lislegard in his “Freezin in Embarrass” sweatshirt slaps meteorologist Dave Anderson on the shoulder during the Sisu Heritage annual meeting held Feb. 25.
Speaking of the weather...
EMBARRASS- The ever-affable meteorologist and local historian Dave Anderson turned his talk on weather and his family’s area history into an impromptu news session during the Sisu Heritage … more
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Biden and Trump top primary day in Minnesota
REGIONAL—A rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump appeared all the more likely after both candidates swept most primary contests on Super Tuesday, including the … more
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Pulsar helium strike may be richest ever
BABBITT- An exploratory borehole made history last week with potentially the richest helium discovery on earth. Pulsar Helium Inc. announced Feb. 28, that its Jetstream #1 borehole reached a total … more
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