ELY— Two years ago this month, he was the talk of Ely and beyond.A young male bear, sporting a round garbage can lid around his neck, had become a cause célébre, as residents … more

ORR- The nearly 30-year-old rickety structure is gone, and the brand-new Mickey Elverum Bog Walk in Orr is now open for the enjoyment and education of visitors.City officials and representatives of … more

REGIONAL— For many North Country residents, a backroad journey in the Superior National Forest is a way to explore amidst scenic beauty. But, for a few too many, it’s seen as an … more

REGIONAL— The phones rarely stop ringing at Aronson Boat Works these days, and the conversations with would-be customers are pretty predictable. If you’d like to buy a boat, motor, or … more

REGIONAL—The region’s on-again, off-again flirtation with drought appears to be on-again, and that’s apparent in the continuing drop in water levels around the area. While scattered … more

REGIONAL—Blistering heat. Freezing cold. Drought. Torrential rain. Hail.And that’s just some of the weather that the North Country has experienced in the past two weeks and it’s … more

TOWER— City officials here are asking residents to stop feeding bears, even inadvertently, after a rash of incidents with hungry bears that have moved into town the past few weeks. Mayor Orlyn … more

CHISHOLM- The public is invited to celebrate the official grand opening of Minnesota’s newest world class public recreation area, Redhead MTB Park. The main event will take place on Saturday, … more

REGIONAL—During Take a Kid Fishing weekend Friday, June 11, through Sunday, June 13, Minnesota residents can fish without licenses if they take children 15 or younger fishing with … more

LAKE VERMILION—Would you like the chance to observe common loons on their nest? Then you’ll want to check the website of the Vermilion Lake Association, which is offering a live stream of … more