TOWER- There was possibly a record turnout for the children’s races on the afternoon of July 4 in Tower. The following is the list of winners, who received cash prizes. Please note that the … more

SOUDAN- The late Lon (Lonnie) Lamppa was honored here on June 21, as his number 6 jersey was officially “retired” at the American Legion Memorial Field in Soudan. Lamppa, who died last … more

TOWER- If the enthusiasm shown at this year’s annual Midsummer fundraiser is any indication, raising the remaining funds needed to finish the restoration of the former St. Mary’s … more

REGIONAL— The Rainy River watershed has been designated in “drought watch” status as outlined in the state’s drought plan. The plan was developed and is overseen by the … more

BREITUNG TWP- When I ran into Bernie Krauss on a recent Sunday morning on the Mesabi Trail in Soudan, he was fresh off a hot breakfast at Good Ol’ Days in Tower. He was headed to Ely, for a … more

REGIONAL- Three golfers from area schools competed in the Class A State Golf Tournament at Pebble Creek Golf Club in Becker on Tuesday, June 13 and Wednesday, June 14, with all finishing in the top … more

As any homeowner knows, renovation projects tend to cost a lot of money. The average cost of a home renovation is difficult to gauge, as such endeavors run the gamut from complex projects like a … more

Kitchens are often described as the busiest rooms in a home. Kitchens are where meals are prepared and tend to be go-to gathering spots on holiday get-togethers and during other events when … more

No matter where you are in the outdoors in the North Country this month, you’ve probably noticed that mosquitoes are, well… everywhere. While the weather has been pleasantly summer-like, … more

REGIONAL— Today, there’s more reason than ever to look to save energy at home— it’s good for the wallet and it’s good for the planet. Here in the North Country, the vast … more