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Freak accident leaves EMS supervisor facing long recovery
Fall off of dunk tank brings quick halt to Fourth of July community picnic
SOUDAN — A medical emergency caused a quick end to the Breitung Community Picnic on July 6. Tower Ambulance Supervisor Dena Suihkonen was ready for her turn on the dunk tank, sitting on the …
Health care officials assess impacts of Medicaid cuts
REGIONAL — Health care advocates and state and county officials are trying to better understand the implications of the new funding and policy landscape created by last week’s enactment …
Federal budget bill shifts SNAP costs to Minnesota counties
Cost shift could spark property tax increases in St. Louis County
St. Louis County officials are coming to terms with the financial fallout from President Donald Trump’s recently passed federal budget legislation, which reduces federal support for the …
Analysis: Federal bill to sharply raise Minnesota electric rates
REGIONAL — The rapid phaseout of clean energy tax credits, included in the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act, are expected to slow the ability of Minnesota utilities to meet growing demand …
Great turnout for this year's 4th of July Vermilion Run in Tower
Great turnout for this year’s Vermilion Run TOWER- There was a record turnout for this the 42 nd year of the Fourth of July Vermilion 5K/10K Run We had 268 runners, plus over 40 …
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North Country
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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 …
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Vermilion Range Old Settlers Picnic set for Saturday, July 19
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Blueberry/Art Festival will be bursting at the seams
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Ely’s National Night Out event set for Aug. 5
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It's powwow season
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Latest News
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Greenwood hires Brian Trancheff as fire chief
GREENWOOD TWP — After acting as interim fire chief since last December, Brian Trancheff is now officially hired as the township’s new fire department head. Trancheff was the only …
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With funds in place, Ely’s workforce housing nears construction
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Elyites gather in Whiteside Park for dedication of ‘The Voyageurs’
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Youth exodus from the North Country: fact or fiction?
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Fiber builds out across the region, but will it continue?
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Outdoors
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Day care...merganser style
We’ve all heard the old African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child,” but it turns out the same applies to common mergansers. That’s right, these large diving ducks, …
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DNR seeking public input on statewide four-walleye limit
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Bird experts outline years-long study of state’s breeding birds
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