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Voyageurs National Park
In a perfect world the National Park Service and the businesses that serve users of Voyageurs National Park would work as partners with the goal of making the experience of park users the best that … more
Measure would bring big investments to the Range
REGIONAL- Property tax relief and millions of dollars in new spending could be on the way to the Iron Range and the North Country if bills pushed by two area lawmakers find their way into overall tax … more
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Shareholders OK purchase by Nippon
REGIONAL— U.S. Steel shareholders voted overwhelmingly this week to approve the sale of the historic domestic steel manufacturer to Nippon Steel, of Japan— but where it goes from there … more
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The Gillson residence located at 45 E. Boundary St. in Ely.
Council takes next step on blighted Gillson property
ELY— Jason Gillson now has 30 days to address his blighted property at 45 E. Boundary St. following a Tuesday city council hearing during which Gillson said he’s willing to cooperate with … more
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Paul McDonald’s referee team at his last basketball game, the Section 7A semi-final game between Carlton/Wrenshall and Mt. Iron-Buhl. Left-to-right: Frank Ivancich, Paul McDonald, Dave Clement
McDonald hangs up the whistle
ELY— When Paul McDonald walked off the basketball court for the last time at the Section 7A semifinal last month, he capped a 35-year career of officiating high school sports in Minnesota. … more
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Grizzlies’ senior cleanup hitter River Cheney is all smiles as she gets a high five from Head Coach Dee Ann Sandberg after blasting a three-run homer on Monday.
Grizzlies go 1-2 to start season
FIELD TWP- The North Woods softball team fell to 1-2 on the season Monday with a home loss to the Northland/Hill City Storm. NHC tagged Grizzlies starting pitcher Addison Burckhardt for a … more
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Betty Firth
It’s time for leadership and vision
People around the world are concerned and confused by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which has confounded peace seekers for years. I have joined them in wondering why a just, peaceful solution is … more
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Ely’s Caid Chittum slides in safe at second during Monday’s home tilt with Littlefork.
Ely pitching shows promise in early season
ELY— The Timberwolves bounced back Monday to even their young season’s record at 1-1 as Ely pitchers combined on a five-inning no-hitter to beat Littlefork-Big Falls 10-0 on a perfect day … more
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Visser strikes gold for Ely in discus
CHISHOLM- Ely girls discus thrower Kaylin Visser dominated the competition at the Chisholm Early Bird Invitational track and field meet on Thursday, April 11, claiming the school’s only gold … more
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Grizzlies compete at Chisholm
CHISHOLM- The track and field season is underway, with 37 North Woods students, seventh grade through senior, competing with the South Ridge Panthers combined squad, under the guidance of first-year … more
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On the road, Wolves drop two of three in season debut
MT. IRON— The Timberwolves softball team dropped to 1-2 in the season’s early-going here on Tuesday, as the Rangers exploded in the sixth inning to rout Ely 11-3 in a game marked by high … more
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DNR fisheries tech Kamden Glade hoists a typical, large female walleye that wasn’t quite ready for egg harvest late last week.
The run is on
PIKE RIVER—Staff at the Pike River Hatchery were hoping that the wet and cold weather that settled in mid-week wasn’t going to slow down the walleye run, which finally began in earnest … more
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An aerial view of lingering ice on Lake Vermilion as of April 11. Ice was mostly limited to small bays. Big Bay had already cleared earlier in the week.
Vermilion declared clear of ice April 13
REGIONAL— In the wake of the most unusual winter in northern Minnesota history, ice-out proved equally unusual on many lakes and rivers in the region— and not only because most lakes … more
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Take extra care out on spring trails
SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST— Land managers here are reminding trail users, both motorized and non-motorized, to practice TREAD principles when using forest trails during this sensitive … more
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A colorful brook trout.
Minnesota stream trout season now underway
REGIONAL—Minnesota’s popular stream trout season opened April 13, with quality fishing opportunities in every region of the state. Trout anglers can find information on Minnesota’s … more
Walz signs $79 million environmental resources bill
REGIONAL- Gov. Tim Walz reaffirmed Minnesota’s commitment to conservation and natural resources on Monday by signing the $79.6 million environmental and natural resource trust fund (ENRTF) … more
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Too wide, too tall, and too close to the water
VIRGINA- A “dream home” proposed to be built on Plotnik’s Point on Lake Vermilion won’t be as close to the lakeshore as originally planned after the St. Louis County Board of … more
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Council okays use of city site for apartment project
ELY- Continuing Ely’s growing cascade of actions to build new workforce apartments, the city council approved a resolution to commit the old city garage site on W. Pattison, to the project. … more
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HS volunteers at the History Happy Hour last summer. Pictured are Nancy Larson (left) and Louise Gately
TSHS debuts new website, summer programs
TOWER- The Tower-Soudan Historical Society debuted a new website this year, www.towersoudanhistory.com, which highlights the history of the area, along with many resources for both visitors and … more
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Chamber in process of rebuilding, new website now online
TOWER-SOUDAN- After more than a year of work, the next generation of chamber leaders are getting a new Lake Vermilion Chamber website up and running, as well as restarting a chamber presence on … more
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Obituaries: April 19, 2024
Charles W. Bystrom Charles “Chuck” William Bystrom, 69, of Tower, respected businessman and adored husband, father, grandfather, and friend was called home to God and reunited with family … more
County debuts online fire evacuation map
REGIONAL- St. Louis County has launched a new online mapping tool designed to expedite safe evacuations in the event of a wildfire, and the system was introduced in a press conference last week that … more
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The drill rig in February at Pulsar Helium’s exploratory borehole site southeast of Babbitt.
Testing of Pulsar helium deposit near Babbitt continues
BABBITT- Those who missed the tours of the helium exploration southeast of Babbitt in February now have a chance to see the drill site on video. The Reuters news syndicate published a short … more
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Biden and Israel
The United States has long been a friend to Israel and that’s appropriate. But sometimes friends have to tell a friend when they’re in the wrong, and it is well past time for the Biden … more
The concept plan approved by the TEDA board last week, which includes a 44-unit hotel and related commercial buildings.
TEDA OKs harbor concept plan
TOWER— The Tower Economic Development Authority gave its approval last week to a concept plan for the city’s harbor that calls for a 44-unit hotel along with other associated commercial … more
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