TOWER- Readers of the Timberjay may notice that this edition includes more content from neighboring communities within the Timberjay coverage area. That’s because, effective with this issue, … more

REGIONAL- Coronavirus vaccinations are underway across Minnesota, and more vaccines are on the way, but Gov. Tim Walz and health officials said during a Dec. 22 press call that it will be weeks … more

ELY – For Scott Edgett, a local dog sled racer in the midst of training for next month’s WolfTrack Classic, life has always been about the dogs.He grew up in Centerville, a town of less … more

LAKE VERMILION STATE PARK — Visitors here will have more comfortable overnight accommodations, particularly for winter, beginning Dec. 31. That’s when new camper cabins open for use. A … more

Roger E. Marjamaa Roger Edward Marjamaa, 65, of Angora, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. A funeral service was held on Monday, Dec. 28 at Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook.He is survived by his … more

ELY – This community will be looking for a new mayor on Jan. 5, and filling the city’s top elected position could be long and somewhat complicated. City council members considered their … more

REGIONAL—The current pandemic has left most of us with plenty of time to spend at home, and I’ve used some of that time recently to sort through old storage boxes, a few of which … more

REGIONAL- No members of the public contacted the ISD 2142 School Board about its proposed 2021 pay levy prior to its Dec. 8 truth-in-taxation meeting, and none appeared viz Zoom to comment, either, … more

ELY –Just in time for the holidays, Memorial High School is giving back to the Ely community through a variety of service projects involving school staff teamed with students.The idea developed … more

ELY – Two felony counts of burglary and assault were filed last week following a recent incident at Zenith Apartments involving two men, one from Ely and the other from Brooklyn Center.Justin … more