TOWER— It appears that 2021 will see at least three major infrastructure projects in and around Tower after the city has learned it’s set to receive more than $3.6 million in state and … more

Michael C. Wood We are profoundly saddened to share that Michael Cheney Wood, 69, of Aurora, passed away on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, at his home, following a brief illness. A private memorial service is … more

SOUDAN- Long-time Supervisor Chuck Tekautz is retiring after 15 consecutive years of service on the Breitung Town Board.“There’s a time for everything,” Tekautz said. … more

Ballot set at six candidates for Ely mayor positionELY – All six Ely mayoral candidates have been invited to participate in a candidate forum on Thursday, Feb. 18, beginning at 6 p.m.  Due … more

COOK- People still experiencing withdrawal symptoms from the cancellation of regional summer festivals last year in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic should be heartened by action taken last Thursday … more

ELY – Memorial School students will be back in the classroom starting Monday, Feb. 8, as they transition from hybrid learning to in-person learning. The adjustment in education was … more

TOWER— The city council here, at a special meeting on Monday, rejected on a two-two vote a move by Breitung Township to suspend on-call police coverage for the months from February through … more

REGIONAL - For the second year in a row, the Timberjay has taken the top honors in its size category in the Minnesota Newspaper Association’s Better Newspaper Contest, with its second straight … more

TOWER— City officials here are piqued over a false story that appeared on the front page of the Tower News last week claiming the city council had approved the Timberjay as its official … more

TOWER- Leaving unattended cars running in the cold of winter is a rather common occurrence in these parts; just check out the Zup’s parking lot any day the temperature hovers below single … more