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A gathering of voices
USFS, BLM listen to input on scoping process for study
VIRGINIA— It was friendly territory for supporters of copper-nickel mining near Ely, as a standing room only crowd packed the warm and stuffy high school auditorium in Virginia on Tuesday to …
Everything blueberry
Blueberry/Art Festival marks 37th year in Ely
ELY – This town’s signature summer event, the Blueberry/Art Festival, is celebrating its 37th year. Held in Ely’s Whiteside Park, this fest continues to be a favorite event that draws thousands …
‘Root Beer Lady’ opens in Ely
Musical based on Bob Cary’s book about Dorothy Molter
ELY – “Root Beer Lady – The Musical,” based on Bob Cary’s biography of the iconic Dorothy Molter, the last resident of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, will premiere in Ely next …
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Sports
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Two area high school volleyball players hit the nationals
REGIONAL - As the high school volleyball season wound down last fall, the next stage in the careers of two area players was just about to begin. North Woods’ Kayla Tschida and Northeast …
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Late comebacks end state run
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Grizzlies earn sixth at state
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North Country
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Moose & wolves
A few weeks ago, I reported here on the latest thinking of researchers with the Department of Natural Resources regarding the moose situation in northeastern Minnesota, including their view that the …
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In all shapes & sizes
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“We knew this was coming”
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It’s a feeding frenzy
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