REGIONAL- Ever since the word “breakthrough” was added to the COVID-19 lexicon last spring to describe coronavirus cases in fully vaccinated individuals, state and federal officials have … more

TOWER- The 1950s vintage-era neon sign at the MarJo Motel was broken by vandals sometime around 2 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11.The local landmark has been lighting the way into Tower for almost 75 years. … more

ELY – The Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital is offering a free drive-thru flu shot clinic at the St. Louis County Public Works Department facility in Ely. The garage is located off Hidden … more

REGIONAL – An undeveloped lakeshore property on Wolf Lake, southwest of Ely, was the highest-priced North Country property to sell in the final online sale of tax-forfeited properties in St. … more

ELY – The position of Assistant Police Chief for the city of Ely will be filled with candidate interviews conducted by the entire city council. The process was altered following an objection … more

ELY – A Native American justice project, “Awareness…Then Change” will launch Tuesday, Oct. 12 with a Tuesday Group presentation at the Grand Ely Lodge featuring Minnesota … more

With the maple leaves mostly on the ground, it’s time for the aspen and birch to make their appearance. They should be at their peak this weekend, so make a point of checking them out. And also … more

REGIONAL- Bereft of the emergency powers he once had to take actions to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Tim Walz is imploring legislators to agree on a slate of actions to stem the growing tide of … more

ELY – With two active cases of COVID-19 reported in the Washington school here last week and this, and biweekly case rates continuing an upward spike for the northern part of the county, the … more

TOWER- “Life on a boat is very different,” wrote Vermilion Country School student Alyssa in a journal she kept while out on a tall ship. “You have to be aware of things … more