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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 …
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David Colburn
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7/10/25
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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 …
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7/10/25
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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 …
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7/10/25
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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 …
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Robert Monteith
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7/10/25
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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.
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Jodi Summit
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7/2/25
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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 …
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Jodi Summit
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7/2/25
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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 …
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Jodi Summit
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7/2/25
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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 …
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Jodi Summit
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7/2/25
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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 …
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7/2/25
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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 …
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David Colburn and Robert Monteith
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6/26/25
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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 …
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David Colburn
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6/26/25
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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 …
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Stephanie Ukkola
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6/26/25
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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 …
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David Colburn
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6/26/25
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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 …
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Madison McVan - Minnesota Reformer
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6/26/25
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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 …
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David Colburn
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6/18/25
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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 …
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David Colburn
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6/18/25
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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 …
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David Colburn
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6/18/25
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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 …
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David Colburn
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6/18/25
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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 …
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6/18/25
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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 …
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David Colburn
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6/12/25
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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 …
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David Colburn
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6/12/25
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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 …
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David Colburn
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6/12/25
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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 …
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Jodi Summit
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6/12/25
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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 …
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David Colburn
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6/5/25
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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 …
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David Colburn
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6/5/25
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