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Glenn Karich cradles his 50.5-inch muskie for the camera.
Lines in the water, bonds in the heart
LAKE VERMILION — Tucked along the shore of Lake Vermilion near Cook, Whispering Winds Resort is becoming a type of sanctuary for those carrying the long echoes of military and public service … more
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Vermilion Range Old Settlers Picnic set for Saturday, July 19
BREITUNG TWP- The annual Vermilion Range Old Settlers Reunion and Picnic will be held on Saturday, July 19, at McKinley Park Campground. Booyah served at 12 noon sharp. Booyah is a beef, pork, and … more
Blueberry/Art Festival will be bursting at the seams
ELY- The highly anticipated Blueberry/Art Festival is just weeks away, and organizers are thrilled to announce that the event has reached full capacity. With a maximum of 278 booths filled since … more
Ely’s National Night Out event set for Aug. 5
ELY- The Ely Police Department is organizing a National Night Out event for Aug. 5, tentatively scheduled from 3-8 p.m. Officials say it’s designed to bridge the gap between law enforcement and … more
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First-time powwow dancers were welcomed out to learn some dance steps.
It's powwow season
The sun shined bright at this year’s Vermilion Traditional Powwow, and Timberjay photographer Jodi Summit was on hand to capture images of the annual event. more
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Leea and Hannu Seitaniemi stand outside the historic housebarn.
Special visitors to the Seitaniemi housebarn
EMBARRASS — Hannu Seitaniemi had just retired and was ready for an adventure. An avid hunter and fisherman living in northern Finland above the Arctic Circle, he had always wanted to visit … more
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Sauna expert Glen Auerbach.has published a new how-to book for building your own sauna.
Lake Vermilion’s sauna expert publishes new book of building your own sauna
LAKE VERMILION – Sauna expert and Lake Vermilion cabin owner Glenn Auerbach’s newest book, “Sauna Build: Start to Finish, Fourth Edition,” is now available in print on … more
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Catch and release, with a saw-whet owl
GREENWOOD TWP — Kenna Villebrun heard a thump on the side of her truck on March 26 as she was turning onto Lake Vermilion Reservation Rd. When she got out of her truck, she realized she had hit … more
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Clare Waldoch
Vermilion grad finds career in aviation fire fighting
ELY — Clare Waldoch said as a teenager in Elk River, she was “seeking trouble.” Today, she’s part of an elite team that helps battle wildfires across North America, supporting … more
Bill Bowerman calls out the reading from a caliper he used to measure this eaglet’s beak, one of several measurements taken during the banding process.
For the love of eagles
VOYAGEURS NATL PARK — The numbers tell a devastating story that went largely unnoticed outside the scientific community. In Michigan alone, bald eagles lost over 400 breeding pairs to avian … more
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Ely pitcher Owen Marolt winds up for a pitch during his first career no-hitter against Cook County.
Marolt tosses first no-hitter for Ely at DQ Classic
Ely’s Owen Marolt capped off the DQ Grill and Chill Classic in sterling fashion Sunday, tossing a no-hitter as Ely blanked Cook County 8-0 in five innings to close out a weekend of American … more
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Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters gives legislative updates
ELY — Save the Boundary Waters celebrated a significant victory last week while warning of mounting federal pressure to fast-track copper-nickel mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area … more
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Legal cannabis lottery begins amid challenges
REGIONAL — Minnesota took its first major steps toward launching a legal adult-use cannabis market in early June, conducting its inaugural license lotteries while simultaneously imposing one of … more
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15,000 nurses in Twin Cities, Duluth vote to authorize strike
Fifteen thousand nurses at 13 hospitals in the Twin Cities and Duluth could strike if they can’t reach a deal with their employers. Nurses unionized with the Minnesota Nurses Association voted … more
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Ely’s Violet Udovich races toward the finish line in the 400 meters at the Class A state track meet last week
Udovich scores silver in state competition
REGIONAL- Three Ely girls completed their journey to the state track and field meet at St. Michael-Albertville high school last week, with sprinter Violet Udovich claiming a second-place silver medal … more
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Caid Chittum
Chittum, Panichi make Class A all-state baseball team
REGIONAL- Being named to the all-state roster is among the highest honors a high school baseball player can earn, and this year, two standouts from the North Country made the cut. Ely’s Caid … more
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Carena DeBeltz
Area golfers make good showing in state competition
REGIONAL- Northeast Range/Ely’s Carena DeBeltz and North Woods’ Gage Aune competed against the best in high school Class A golf last week when they participated in the Minnesota State … more
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Salena Dancker crosses the finish line in the top spot in the modified lawnmower division.
Fastest mower in the West?
COOK- It’s always one of the most popular events at Cook’s Annual Timber Days, and this year’s lawnmower races didn’t disappoint. The crowd found something a little different … more
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Lloyd McIntire sells intricately-patterned wood cutting boards at the Tower Farmers Market.
Tower-Soudan parade marshal announced
TOWER- Lloyd McIntire has been named as this year’s Fourth of July parade marshal. Lloyd was chosen for this long career in the Tower business community, as well as his strong record of … more
Bailey Brunner with her two second-place trophies from the National Archery in the Schools Championships held last weekend in Myrtle Beach.
Brunner scores seconds at national archery championship
COOK- North Woods fifth grader Bailey Brunner showed the country why the young Grizzlies archer could be a force for years to come by finishing second in the nation in both bullseye and 3D target … more
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Udovich scores silver in 400 at state track
REGIONAL- Three Ely girls completed their journey to the state track and field meet at St. Michael-Albertville high school this week, with sprinter Violet Udovich claiming a second-place silver medal … more
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Ely’s Drew Johnson slides into home with the go-ahead run in the first inning of Thursday’s sectional championship game against South Ridge.
Wolves fall to Panthers
ELY- The Timberwolves’ quest for a 7A sectional baseball title came up short on Thursday as No. 1 seed South Ridge crushed the underdog Timberwolves 13-1 in five innings to cash their ticket to … more
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New players welcomed at Greenwood
GREENWOOD TWP- Pickleball enthusiasts got the chance to recruit some new players, Sunday, as the Greenwood Pickleball Association hosted a “Pickleball Newbie” event at the … more
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Ely’s Caid Chittum watches a play develop as he races for third base during action against South Ridge on Tuesday.
Ely heads to finals
ELY- The Ely Timberwolves played small ball to perfection on Tuesday in a four-run sixth inning against Cherry that propelled them to a 7-4 win and a berth in the 7A sectional tournament championship … more
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Udovich shines as three Ely girls punch tickets to state
REGIONAL- Violet Udovich set the track on fire at the Section 7A girls track and field meet last Wednesday, May 28, in Duluth, turning in two electrifying sprint performances that etched her name … more
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