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VIRGINIA- When volunteers with the Iron Range Dog Training Club got together last August for a bi-monthly cleaning of their training center, they got a costly surprise. As they folded the rubber … more
REGIONAL- For townships that elect officials in March, filings for open supervisor and treasurer seats open Dec. 31 and close on Tuesday, Jan. 14. And for one area township, there will be two big … more
Thomas J. Oyster Thomas J. Oyster, 84, of Markesan, Wis., passed away on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at his home. Per his wishes, no funeral service will be held. Interment will take place at Hillside … more
ELY- Photographer John Ratzloff is having a moment. The 77-year-old Ely resident recently wrapped up a year-long exhibition of his photography in the prestigious Arts@MSP program at the … more
REGIONAL— Fourth District County Commissioner Paul McDonald, of Ely, is this year’s recipient of the prestigious President’s Award from the Association of Minnesota Counties, or … more
REGIONAL— Minnesota’s mining industry is looking forward to  president-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration next month, which will usher in a reversal of policies that will allow … more
REGIONAL— We’ve all seen the heartrending appeals on the television this time of year from groups of all kinds hoping to turn your sympathy into their next financial contribution. Groups … more
REGIONAL- Minnesota’s planned recreational cannabis market launch is facing new delays after a preapproval lottery for social equity licenses was scrapped by a court order and shifted to a … more
GREENWOOD TWP- The town board finally passed a resolution formally acknowledging that Birch Point Extension is Township Rd. 4136. The vote was 3-1, with John Bassing abstaining (conflict of interest) … more
ELY- The new hardwood floor for Washington Auditorium stage is now installed. That was the welcome news that Tim Leeson, the district’s facilities director, had for the school board here this … more
BABBITT- A Wyoming-based drill crew is set for more work near Babbitt as Pulsar Helium is continuing its drilling efforts at its helium exploration well. Pulsar hired Capstar Drilling, of Casper, in … more
REGIONAL- Could a simple piece of tape flip the balance of power in the Minnesota House to the Republican Party in the upcoming legislative session? A piece of tape placed on an apartment door was … more
EMBARRASS- If you missed the three-day Nelimark Christmas in November, you have one more chance to stock up on home-baked holiday goodness and handmade and Nordic gifts at the Nelimark Homestead in … more
Carol A. Lassey Carol Ann Lassey, 95, of Ely, passed away on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. A short memorial service is tentatively planned for Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, following the regular church service at … more
TOWER— The city council here, after considerable deliberation, voted unanimously to join the sprint medic pilot program being spearheaded by the Virginia ambulance service. City officials had … more
GREENWOOD TWP- On the now familiar 3-2 vote, the Greenwood Town Board voted Tuesday to put “Option B” on the March 11 township election ballot once again. The measure would allow the town … more
Timberjay staff were out and about capturing images of area holiday festivities in Orr and Embarrass this past weekend. more
VIRGINIA- At Tuesday’s ISD 2142 school board meeting, Kristi Berlin, the district’s director of teaching and learning, presented the state-required annual “World’s Best … more
ELY- Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital’s most recent community needs health assessment identified mental health services as one of the top three gaps in health care for the region. In November, … more
TOWER- The echoes of rhythmic drumming replaced the usual sounds of students at work here last week. It was all part of a performance by members of the Oshikii Giizhik Singers, a community of Ojibwe … more
ST. PAUL—Minnesota state economists Wednesday projected that the surplus for the next state budget will be $616 million, far less than legislators have become accustomed to and signaling a … more
REGIONAL- Emergency medical service in northeast Minnesota scored a big win this week from the U.S. Department of Transportation with a $5 million award to implement advanced telemedicine services in … more
ELY- The Ely City Council stuffed three hearings around its regular meeting on Tuesday, one on the new cannabis ordinances, one on a change in the zoning code concerning slope stability along Miners … more
REGIONAL- The St. Louis County Board gave its final approval last week to an ordinance regulating cannabis businesses in the county. The ordinance goes into effect January 1, 2025, and covers the … more
REGIONAL- The rollout of Minnesota’s adult-use cannabis industry took a significant hit last week when a Ramsey County judge indefinitely delayed Tuesday’s planned social equity cannabis … more
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