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A small portion of the gravel pit in question as seen from Wolf Lake Rd.
Massive gravel pit operation went unpermitted for months
MORSE TWP— For months, the sounds of excavation and trucks hauling has echoed along Wolf Lake Road west of Ely as thousands of truckloads of fill have been removed and hauled west as part of … more
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Errant fuel delivery provides warning to homeowners
ELY— Residents here heard a cautionary tale at last week’s city council meeting, care of Ely Fire Chief David Marshall, who reported that a Chapman St. residence had 150 gallons of fuel … more
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St. Louis County Commissioners take part in a ribbon cutting for the new geothermal field at the regional landfill in Virginia.
Geothermal field approved for use at regional landfill
VIRGINIA- The St. Louis County Regional Landfill in Virginia will soon be using the trash disposed there on a daily basis as a source of energy. County leaders, last week, held a ribbon cutting at … more
The new playground was a highlight of the season for area children and campground visitors.
Good summer for camping, but rates headed up for 2025
SOUDAN- McKinley Park Campground manager Susie Chiabotti said the 2024 season was a surprisingly good one, even after the June 19 flood left a mess and destroyed a dock at the campground. … more
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Nursing facility shortage worsens in rural Minnesota
REGIONAL- Baby boomers and their families will find it increasingly difficult to access nursing facility care in rural Minnesota in the years ahead, as demand will continue to grow while supply is … more
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Obituaries: November 22, 2024
Michael Leino Michael “Mikko” Leino, 72, of Ely, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer and complications from an ongoing heart condition. There … more
Athletic facilities price tag could top $17 million
ELY—Engineers from SEH presented the school board here with a shopping list of recommended upgrades and repairs to the district’s athletic facilities at its Nov. 12 meeting. The list … more
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The new cannabis dispensary is nearing completion on the Vermilion Reservation.
Bois Forte cannabis dispensary may open next month
VERMILION RESERVATION- After the first Native-owned cannabis dispensary in Minnesota opened in Red Lake in August 2023, the Bois Forte band set the wheels in motion to one day do the same. And while … more
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Soudan loses CDBG eligibility
SOUDAN- Breitung Township is losing a source of grant funding it has counted on in recent years to help with the costs of infrastructure improvement projects in Soudan. Community Development Block … more
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Troop Leader Paul, played by Evan Snaufer, frightens his Adventure Scouts troop with a scary story about an evil witch who lives in the forest.
Grimm tale comes to life through crafts
FIELD TWP—North Woods School, in collaboration with Storybook Theatre, staged a fanciful retelling of the classic tale of “Hansel and Gretel” last Friday at the school. Storybook … more
Kendal Giacomini, of the Modern Classrooms Project, discusses the new program with math teacher Amy Hendrickson.
New teaching strategies to engage all learners
TOWER- Teaching philosophies may come and go, but the days of a teacher standing in front of a room and lecturing while students listen and take notes is one that is rapidly moving out of favor. … more
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The future of the Silver Rapids Resort property remains in doubt after developers turned in permits for a planned redevelopment of the site.
Silver Rapids developers hand in their permits
REGIONAL- Quietly and with little fanfare, the owners of Silver Rapids Resort have surrendered their permits and approvals for the proposed redevelopment of the century-old resort, near Ely, … more
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District faces $1.3 million deficit next school year
REGIONAL-St. Louis County Schools Finance Director Kim Johnson had some grim news for school board members Tuesday, a budget forecast for next year with a $1.3 million deficit, one that will … more
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Jessica Anderson Ojala (center) helps Bailey Jenkins (left) and Wahsey Jenkins get help starting their medicine bag.
Culture through crafts
VERMILION RESERVATION- Brody Chosa squinted his eyes as he carefully stuck a needle through two layers of soft, tanned deer hide, sewing together a small medicine bag pouch. Bandaids were required at … more
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Babbitt man faces charges for theft of spruce tops
BABBITT—Blake Robert Buschman, age 37, has been charged with the felony theft an estimated 5,250 spruce tops from bogs between Babbitt and Embarrass in September and October. DNR Conservation … more
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Council skeptical over cost of sprint medic pilot project
TOWER— City council members here expressed considerable skepticism over a proposed pilot project that would utilize so-called “sprint medics” to respond quickly to medical … more
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A file photo of an interior hallway of Elly Area Community Hub during its August 2024 ribbon-cutting celebration.
Carbon monoxide alarms cause evacuation at The Hub
  ELY- The Ely Area Community Hub was evacuated Wednesdasy afternoon  in response to carbon monoxide alarms triggered emissions from a … more
Township criticized for lack of action on helicopter landing zone issue
GREENWOOD TWP- Without board chair Lois Roskoski at the table, the town board here mostly treaded water during their regular November meeting. The board ended up tabling half a dozen items on the … more
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District won’t pursue four-day week for next year
VIRGINIA- After surveying district patrons about a possible switch to a four-day school week for 2025-26, ISD 2142 Superintendent Reggie Engebritson recommended to the school board on Tuesday that … more
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Emails reveal confusion surrounding Silver Rapids plans
LAKE COUNTY— Internal emails obtained by the Timberjay through a data request show that representatives of Lake County Environmental Services and the developers seeking to renovate the Silver … more
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Former Orr resident indicted for computer fraud
ORR- An April 2023 raid of a rural Orr residence by law enforcement has led to the indictment of 44-year-old Joshua Armbrust on a federal charge of felony computer fraud. Armbrust, who moved to St. … more
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Obituaries: November 15, 2024
William P. Suihkonen William “Bill” P. Suihkonen, 69, of Tower, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. A memorial service … more
COVID activity wanes, but conditions ripe for new surge
REGIONAL- A leading indicator of COVID community activity has dropped significantly in recent weeks as Minnesota is experiencing a respite from the usual autumnal spike in cases seen in earlier years … more
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General Election Returns by Precinct
Unofficial precinct returns by Minnesota House district for president, U.S. Senate,, 8th District U.S. House, MN House District 3A and 7B races. Final certified totals may vary. more
Cook voters opt for new faces on their city council
COOK- Cook voters spoke loud and clear for change in city government on Tuesday as they rejected the re-election bids of Mayor Harold Johnston and council member Liza Root in the wake of a current of … more
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