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Key retirement puts partnership at a crossroads
VIRGINIA — ISD 2142 school board members began early discussions Tuesday on how to find a new superintendent, as longtime leader Reggie Engebritson prepares to retire at the end of the school … more
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Essentia hits pause on COVID vaccine
REGIONAL — A wave of confusion over federal COVID-19 vaccine guidance is leading some pharmacies and clinics across the country – and even in Minnesota – to hit pause on offering … more
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Ely Mayor Heidi Omerza, with some help from other council members and city employees, IRRR Commissioner Ida Rukavina, and Rep. Roger Skraba.
New Ely Regional Trail Building hosts grand opening
ELY — After years of planning, the city of Ely officially opened its new Regional Trail Building last Wednesday. The $4 million facility, strategically positioned at the western entrance to the … more
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Council wants to buy school for development land
COOK — The old Cook school has loomed empty for more than a decade, a hulking reminder of classrooms once full and playgrounds once alive with the shouts of children. Now, city leaders say its … more
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ISD 2142, Lake County take biggest hits from loss of fed program
REGIONAL— It appears that the St. Louis County School District and Lake County are among the biggest losers from the failure of Congress over the past two years to pass an extension of a … more
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Participants in Tuesday's ceremony included Alan Johnson, Bolton and Menk; Mike Ralston, Lenci Enterprises; Tom Dougherty, Voyageur Country ATV; Mike Cherrywell, VTSI; Rep. Roger Skraba; Ida Rukavina, IRRR; Drake Dill, VTSI; Steve Koch, VTSI; Mark Malacha, VTSI; Dave Iverson, VTSI; and Scott Sanborn, VTSI.
Groundbreaking marks new chapter for Voyageur trail groups
ORR- Shovels hit the ground Tuesday morning at the site of the old Orr school football field in a symbolic groundbreaking ceremony for a new facility that will give local trail groups a long-awaited … more
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Spectators admire the collection of antique and classic boats at The Landing last Sunday
Huge crowds for this year’s Antique and Classic Boat Show
LAKE VERMILION — A huge crowd took advantage of good weather on Sunday to take in the 33rd Annual Lake Vermilion Antique and Classic Boat Show at The Landing, an event organizers described as … more
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Obituaries: September 5, 2025
Lawrence A. Hardy Lawrence Allan “Joker” Hardy, 78, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Ely … more
One of the “glamping” tent sites at the Rough N It Campground near Vermilion’s Black Bay.
St. Louis County sues over unpermitted campground
REGIONAL — In a contentious and long-standing dispute, St. Louis County may be taking Rough N It Campground owner Christine Wyrobek to court for operating the campground in violation of the … more
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County board OKs initial tax hike of 12.4 percent
REGIONAL—The St. Louis County Board voted 6-1 Tuesday to give initial approval for a maximum property tax levy of $202.7 million for 2026, a 12.4 percent increase that officials say is … more
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Students made their way along the sidewalk in front of Ely Memorial High School on Tuesday.
First day excitement
Timberjay staff photographers scattered out to area schools on Tuesday to find students returning to class after summer vacation. more
A cluster of zebra mussels exhibit the striped pattern of their shells.
DNR: Zebra mussel larvae confirmed in area lakes
REGIONAL— Water samples from four of northern St. Louis County’s largest and most popular fishing lakes have shown the presence of zebra mussel larvae, a discovery that could have major … more
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Area schools see mixed results in state testing
REGIONAL—Minnesota’s standardized test scores held steady statewide, but schools across northeastern Minnesota showed a patchwork of academic performance that highlights both promising … more
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With an active fair board and a separate saddle club, the two organizations have been trying to work out an agreement that settles several issues related to the horse arena and associated facilities.
Fair board and saddle club getting closer to final agreement
EMBARRRASS — The Embarrass Region Fair Association gave a revised proposal to the North Woods Saddle Club at a meeting on Aug. 18, and the two groups are getting closer to an agreement. While … more
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COVID remains a concern as viral activity climbs
REGIONAL — COVID-19 may have slipped from the front pages and faded from daily conversation, but the virus has never left. It continues to circulate, and health experts are again seeing signs … more
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Elderly man injured in Embarrass construction zone roll-over
EMBARRASS TWP — An elderly male driver was injured Tuesday afternoon when his vehicle rolled over in a construction zone on Highway 21. The accident happened around 2:17 p.m. near the … more
Tower-Soudan Elementary Principal Crystal Poppler
Crystal Poppler takes the lead at Tower-Soudan Elementary
TOWER — There will be a new face in the principal’s office at Tower-Soudan Elementary this year. Crystal Poppler is moving into the role formerly held by John Jirik, who is now the … more
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Breitung Board discusses staffing, injured worker pay and policies
SOUDAN — The Breitung Town Board made the decision to stop paying a full-time township employee who was injured on the job two months ago. The employee had been receiving full pay from the … more
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Obituaries: August 29, 2025
Gwenn E. Lilya Gwenn Elizabeth Ekern Lilya, 87, passed away on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, at the Ely- Bloomenson Community Hospital. A memorial service will be held on Friday, Aug. 29 at St. … more
KGM workers continued to labor Tuesday on a large culvert on Willow River Rd. after area residents had their internet and phone service disrupted for six days due to a severed cable.
Six-day phone and internet outage was preventable
GREANEY — Frontier Communications customers in the Greaney area were without internet or phone service for six days this past week, but had the company responded to multiple requests from a … more
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Stagnant LGA posing budget woes for city
ELY — The city’s largest revenue source remains stagnant while costs continue to rise, according to city officials reviewing the preliminary 2026 budget. Local Government Aid from the … more
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The boys, ages 7-8, made a dramatic finish in the gunny sack race.
Summer’s last hurrah
EMBARRASS — Despite showers, cool weather, and a shortage of volunteers, the Embarrass Region Fair had an excellent turnout for the weekend. The fair had something for everyone to enjoy, from … more
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Oelke lays out goals for upcoming school year
Ely Public School District Superintendent Anne Oelke presented her goals for the 2025-2026 school year to the school board, outlining three key areas of focus as the district navigates financial … more
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A map of the locations for planned aerial herbicide application in St. Louis County. The blue dots indicate spraying on state tax-forfeited land managed by St. Louis County, while the red and black triangle indicates state-owned and managed forest land.
Aerial herbicide applications planned in local area
REGIONAL— If you hear a low-flying helicopter near you in the coming days, it may be part of a routine effort by the St. Louis County Land Department to manage several reforestation projects in … more
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Study shows increased demand for fresh water may endanger groundwater supplies
REGIONAL- The Great Lakes region is facing an unprecedented water crisis as three rapidly expanding industries — data centers, mining, and agricultural irrigation — converge on the … more
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