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Consensus reached on Mesabi Trail route
TOWER— Nearly two dozen area trail enthusiasts here reached a consensus this week on how to bring the final few miles of the Mesabi bike trail to Tower. The route had been up in the air for the … more
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Congressional candidates answer wide range of questions
DULUTH— The two major party candidates for Minnesota’s Eighth District congressional seat squared off in their only debate of the campaign on Tuesday, sponsored by WDIO television in … more
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Harper Olson smiles as she holds up pumpkin guts.
The season of orange
Staff photographer Joid Summit was there to catch the fun at the Tower Fire Department on Sunday for a pumpkin-carving event. more
A view down Harvey Street looking east. The reconstruction will be paid for by St. Louis County but is likely to cause delays as the street provides access to churches, the post office, and the Ely Public Schools.
County outlines plans for Harvey St. reconstruction
ELY- East Harvey Street, one of the busiest streets in Ely, will be rebuilt over the summer of 2025. Elyites can look forward to traffic disruptions, rerouting of the Fourth of July parade, and … more
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Alleged dog killer in Ely released to drug treatment
ELY- An Ely man who allegedly shot and killed a family member’s dog was released from the St. Louis County Jail this week on a $30,000 bond, on the condition that he immediately enter a drug … more
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One of the older resort cabins at Silver Rapids Resort, which is proposed for replacement as part of a redevelopment plan.
Court issues restraining order in Silver Rapids case
DULUTH- A Minnesota Sixth District judge in Duluth has issued a temporary restraining order preventing the owners of Silver Rapids Resort from performing any construction related to its contested and … more
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Campaigns hit high gear with ten days to go
REGIONAL- The national fervor surrounding the presidential election has trickled down into the Eighth Congressional District race between Republican incumbent Pete Stauber and Democraic challenger … more
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Actors in the film “Bigfoot Woods” perform a scene from the film outside the Lamppa Civic Center in Tower.
Bigfoot legend comes to Tower
TOWER- The Lamppa Civic Center in Tower was transformed into a movie set last week as a film crew, along with actors and extras, filmed scenes for a movie titled “Bigfoot Woods.” The … more
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MCCL claims clash with law changes
REGIONAL— Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs eliminated a constitutional right to abortion in the U.S., Republicans have generally been on the defensive as sizable … more
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Ely City Council hears about the economic impact of the arts
ELY- Ely’s arts and culture scene drives positive economic outcomes for Ely. That was the message from Ian Francis Lah, who spoke to the city council here last week. Lah is Executive Director … more
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Ely’s Got Talent takes to the stage on Friday, Nov. 1
ELY - The excitement is building as Ely’s Got Talent returns for its second year on Friday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m., at Ely’s Historic State Theater. This thrilling evening will showcase the … more
Visitors to the LaCroix District open house last Thursday in Cook spend time checking out the many resources available in the visitor center gift shop.
LaCroix District open house touts forest projects
COOK- When Superior National Forest LaCroix District Ranger Sunny Lucas took over as the leader of the Cook office two years ago, among her responsibilities was planning, lots and lots of planning … more
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Eagles Nest Fire/EMS Auxiliary Eagles present a check for $25,000 to the Eagles Nest Township Board.
Auxiliary donates $25K for new fire truck
EAGLES NEST – On Wednesday, Oct. 16, the Eagles Nest Fire/EMS Auxiliary Eagles presented a check for $25,000 to the Eagles Nest Township Board. The donation to the Township is designated for … more
Simon Charter, the NewRange community and social performance manager, talking about the mine site to visitors at the project’s office building.
NewRange Copper Nickel hosts open house
REGIONAL- NewRange Copper Nickel held an open house this week in hopes of building momentum for its plans to develop two copper-nickel deposits near Hoyt Lakes. The open house came 20 years after … more
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Obituaries: October 25, 2024
Richard A. Viita Richard “Rick” Arvo Viita, 79, of Cook, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024 with his family by his side. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 … more
Cal Warwas
Warwas seeks House District 7B seat in upcoming election
REGIONAL- Cal Warwas, Republican candidate for House District 7B, says running for office is a way to give back to the Iron Range area that has given him so much. “Like most Rangers, I just … more
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Pulsar Helium’s new seismic results confirm the spread of gas underground
BABBITT- Pulsar Helium continues to publish positive results from its geophysical exploration and drilling program southeast of Babbitt. The Canadian firm announced on Oct. 4 that the 12.7-mile … more
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“Boundary Waters” director Tessa Blake.
“Boundary Waters,” shot in Ely, opens this weekend
ELY- “Boundary Waters,” a feature-length film shot last year in Ely, will open on Friday at the Twin Cities Film Fest in St. Louis Park, and on Saturday at the Woodstock Film Festival in … more
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The school board’s table included an empty seat and a makeshift memorial for long-time board chair Ray Marsnik, who died recently after a short illness.
Board taps Sjoberg as interim chair
ELY- The Ely School Board faced the somber task on Monday of replacing its longtime chair Raymond Marsnik, age 83, who passed away after a brief illness on Sept. 28. Marsnik, a retired teacher, had … more
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District weighs shift to four-day week
REGIONAL- The St. Louis County school district is among many districts in the state considering a shift to a four-day week from it’s current Monday through Friday classroom schedule as a way to … more
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Minnesota State Patrol and DNR conservation officers salute during closing ceremonies at the service.
Full house for fallen ranger
INTERNATIONAL FALLS- “National Park Service Badge 1544 is ten-seven.” The traditional dispatcher’s call for an officer out of service broadcast to the crowd attending the Sunday … more
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An assemblage of just some of the mailers used to target I-Falls Mayor Harley Droba in his 3A house race.
Dark money poured into 3A race
REGIONAL— A flood of outside political cash has poured into Minnesota’s House District 3A race, more than erasing the substantial fundraising advantage achieved by International Falls … more
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Refusal of town clerk and treasurer to talk posing problems
GREENWOOD TWP- Once again, the treasurer’s report at the Greenwood Town Board meeting, Oct. 8, drew some questions from the supervisors. “We got this right before the meeting,” said … more
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Drone used in rescue of lost hikers at Bear Head State Park
EAGLES NEST TWP- The St. Louis County Rescue Squad used an aerial drone to help locate two lost hikers in Bear Head State Park last Saturday as night fell. One of the two hikers had called 911 at … more
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Setterberg offers upbeat State of the City report
TOWER— The city’s finances continue to slowly improve while several major projects have been completed or are now underway, marking another year of improvement for the city. That’s … more
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