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These protesters gathered on Nett Lake Rd. on July 2 to bring attention to the killing of a nuisance bear by a Bois Forte conservation officer.
Bear killing prompts protest, conversations at Nett Lake
NETT LAKE- The killing of a bear on the Nett Lake Reservation by a Bois Forte Department of Natural Resources officer sparked a protest and petition that has caused Bois Forte Band officials to … more
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Council approves logging city land for wastewater system expansion
TOWER— The city council here unanimously approved a timber agreement with the Department of Natural Resources and a local logger that will fast track the clearing of land that is expected to be … more
Obituaries: August 9, 2024
James A. Hill Jr. James Allan Hill Jr., 67, of Soudan, died on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9 at St. … more
Board passes new cannabis moratorium
REGIONAL- Concerned over the uncertainties of Minnesota’s still-incomplete cannabis rules, St. Louis County approved a moratorium on the registration and operation of new cannabis businesses on … more
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Norsk BioVarme CEO Arne Weggum points to the in-floor heating panels that he uses in his solar-powered home heating system.
Norwegian CEO taps solar for home heating
TOWER— Imagine using the sun to heat a house in northern Minnesota. In January. It may seem impossible, but Arne Weggum says he’s found the right mix of technologies and know-how to make … more
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A proposed redevelopment of Sliver Rapids Lodge has prompted a petition urging further environmental review.
Petition seeks EAW on Silver Rapids project
FALL LAKE TWP- Public concerns over the potential impact of the proposed redevelopment of Silver Rapids Lodge has prompted a push for more environmental review. The nonprofit CURE, a … more
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The Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board approved a $2.5 million flood relief package for Cook businesses damaged by the June flood.
IRRRB approves $2.5 million for Cook recovery
COOK- Business owners in Cook devastated by the June flood will be getting much-needed financial relief, as the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board (IRRRB) approved a $2.5 million financial … more
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Carla Alexandra Rodriguez sets up her large format tintype camera for a portrait last weekend in Ely.
The old-fashioned way
ELY- Bailey McLinn-Belehar, of Ely, was more than excited to get a chance to preserve a likeness of her 14-month-old son Everett during a tintype artist’s pop-up studio session at the Ely Folk … more
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Tower area officials open to joint ambulance service
TOWER- Ely-Bloomenson Hospital CEO Patti Banks had a receptive audience here on Monday when she spoke to the Tower Ambulance Commission about the results of the SafeTech Solutions study, which calls … more
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Five candidates vying for open Sixth District judge seat
REGIONAL- While not as rare as a total solar eclipse, North Country voters will have the opportunity to experience an unusual sight when they go to the polls Aug. 13— a contested race for Sixth … more
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School trust land sale opposed by local lawmaker
REGIONAL— The recent announcement that state and federal officials have agreed on a strategy to facilitate the sale of 80,000 acres of school trust land is facing opposition from local state … more
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New Minnesota child safety law now in effect
REGIONAL- For those who drive with children in their cars or trucks, a new law that took effect on Thursday, Aug. 1 changes the way kids must be restrained for their safety. Previously, Minnesota law … more
Rob Davenport, the operations director for the Essentia clinics in Ely and International Falls, stands next to Essentia’s new check-in kiosk at the Ely clinic.
Essentia installs new check-in kiosks at Ely clinic
ELY- Visitors to the Essentia Health Clinic in Ely will notice a large change at the check-in desk. Instead of a person, a large green countertop kiosk now takes up the center of the reception desk. … more
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Delays still a problem for mental health treatment
REGIONAL- A recent study by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and Wilder Research reveals significant delays in the transfer and discharge of mental health and substance use disorder patients … more
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Obituaries: August 2, 2024
Richard Helmberger Richard Adam Helmberger, 99, of Tower, died peacefully at the Virginia Hospital on Monday, July 29, 2024, less than one month shy of his 100th birthday. No public memorial service … more
Report: Housing increasingly unaffordable
REGIONAL- A statewide crisis with the lack of affordable housing has not been a quietly kept secret in recent years, as the state Legislature in its past two sessions has devoted funding to try to … more
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IRRRB to consider $2.5 million Cook flood recovery package on Monday
COOK- Hope may be just days from turning into reality for Cook businessowners hammered by the June flood, as the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board will hold a special meeting on Monday to … more
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Christoph Ender makes a point during public testimony over the Silver Rapids proposal.
Many questions over Silver Rapids expansion
FALL LAKE- It was standing room only during a public hearing here last week when the Lake County Planning Commission took testimony on the proposed expansion of the Silver Rapids Lodge. The … more
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Just weeks after underground mine tours were restarted this spring, they’ve been suspended due to the June 18 flooding.
Soudan Mine tours done for the season
SOUDAN- The Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park has canceled underground mine tours until next spring due to an estimated nine-and-a-half-feet of standing water that remains in the … more
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Becky Rom, national chair of the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters outlined the campaign’s strategy at a recent meeting of the Tuesday Group in Ely.
Building the case for protection
ELY—With each new sample of lake and stream water, organizers with the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters are building a database that could one day become the foundation for the permanent … more
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Dylan Scott Williams
Assault on officer sends tourist to county jail
ELY- A recent visitor here found himself taking an unscheduled trip to the St. Louis County Jail on July 13. Dylan Scott Williams of Centre, Ala., age 31, was staying at the Grand Ely Lodge, … more
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Outgoing food shelf co-director Hugh Wood (l) is handing over the reins to the food shelf to Kate Smith, of Angora, where she and her husband Tj operate Valhalla Ridge Farms. Tj also restores bikes for kids, which will now be available for free during days the food shelf is distributing.
Food shelf now open in new home
TOWER- It was opening day for the new Tower Food Shelf, Tuesday, and the public was invited to tour the new facility before the formal food shelf hours began. The food shelf, which had been in the … more
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Man assaulted by juveniles in Tower
TOWER- An unidentified adult male needed medical attention after he was randomly attacked by four juveniles in Tower on Monday. According to Breitung Police Chief Dan Reing, Breitung police, assisted … more
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Soudan’s South St. took brunt of recent flooding
SOUDAN- At their regular meeting on July 18, the Breitung Town Board heard from several residents of South Street who experienced major sewer backups during the June 18 storm that dumped over seven … more
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ISD 696 looks at a capital project levy
ELY- The Ely School Board will hold a special meeting on Monday, Aug. 5, at 6 p.m., to discuss a new capital project levy. Minnesota’s election timeline for a new levy is the reason for the … more
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