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- Cook making progress towards a community garden
  
  Wednesday, May 15
  
  “And we’ve got to get back to the garden….” Joni Mitchell Perhaps the word is out by now! An ambitious group of people in Cook have been initiating efforts for a Community Garden to be …
- EDITORIAL: Exercise common sense
  
  Wednesday, May 15
- What my mother used to say... a Remembrance
  
  Wednesday, May 8
- EDITORIAL: Promoting referenda
  
  Wednesday, May 8
- EDITORIAL: Dealing with plastic
  
  Wednesday, May 1
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Sports
- Wolves triumph over Grizzlies
  
  Thursday, May 16
  
  ELY— Junior Erika Mattson went the distance for the Timberwolves here last Friday as they edged North Woods 6-3 on the strength of a three-run Ely sixth inning. Mattson gave up five hits and …
- Rough week for Grizzlies on the road
  
  Thursday, May 16
- Extra innings topple Grizzles
  
  Thursday, May 9
- Timberwolves take top spots at area meets
  
  Thursday, May 9
- Mixed results for Grizzlies
  
  Thursday, May 2
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Latest News
- Orr council pursues short-term rental rules
  
  Thursday, May 16
  
  ORR - A public forum on Monday, June 10 here will be the first step toward the city council enacting regulations on short-term rental properties in the city. At their regular meeting on Monday, …
- Tower council OKs changes to ambulance service
  
  Thursday, May 16
- Finnish socialism in the Northland: Descendants share history of Co-op Point on Eagles Nest Lake I
  
  Thursday, May 16
- Council forwards TEDA invoice issue to state auditor
  
  Thursday, May 16
- Ely man gets 25 years in rape and kidnapping case
  
  Thursday, May 16
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North Country
- Picture perfect opener
  
  Thursday, May 16
  
  LAKE VERMILION— Catching the first fish isn’t always the lucky charm you might think it is. At least that’s how it worked out for me last Saturday. It looked, otherwise, like the perfect …
- Bait shortage hampering area tackle shops
  
  Thursday, May 16
- Outlook for opener
  
  Thursday, May 9
- FDL completes another limited harvest
  
  Thursday, May 9
Obituaries
- Obituaries - May 17, 2019
  
  Wednesday, May 15
  
  Gladys I. Winans Gladys Irene Winans, 81, of Mt. Iron, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019, at her residence. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 17 at Messiah Lutheran Church …
- Obituaries - April 12, 2019
  
  Wednesday, April 10
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