REGIONAL- Healthcare systems continue to grapple with an unrelenting COVID case surge that is keeping Minnesota among the nation’s hardest hit states.Only New Hampshire and Michigan currently … more

TOWER- At a joint meeting between the city of Tower and the Gundersen Trust Board, the group heard from two community foundations interested in taking over management of the trust fund through … more

BREITUNG TWP- The Breitung-Tower Police contract was approved by the Breitung Town Board at its last meeting on Dec. 2. The contract, if approved by the city, would have the city paying $65,351 for … more

REGIONAL- St. Louis County is on the verge of spending nearly $800,000 to equip sheriff’s department personnel with body cameras, and county officials are seeking public input on how and when … more

REGIONAL— Oodles of money is piling up in Minnesota’s state government accounts, giving the Legislature plenty to spread around in the 2022 session and adding another layer to next … more

ELY – This city’s Economic Development Authority wrapped up its activities for 2021 on Tuesday night with a summary and discussion of accomplishments for the year and a look forward into … more

ELY - Northern Lakes Arts Association’s first radio play, “It’s a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play,” is now playing at Vermilion Community College and streaming online.Three of … more

REGIONAL- The omicron COVID-19 variant has been discovered in Minnesota, state health officials confirmed Thursday morning. An omicron variant case has been identified as an adult male from … more

GREANEY – Beryl Novak lives a relatively solitary life in his one-room shacked tucked away in the forest northwest of Greaney, and evidently, it’s a lifestyle many find intriguing, as a … more

ELY - The Christmas season is here and local organizations are planning festive events to celebrate the holidays.Todd Crego of Ely Area Television is producing a Celebrate the Season holiday and … more