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North Woods archers score well at Mt. Iron
MT. IRON- North Woods archers competed in a dual meet last Saturday in Mt. Iron, and once again the Grizzlies sharpshooters took home a host of medals, with many posting their highest scores of the … more
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Canoeists ply the calm waters of a BWCAW inlet
BWCAW given “Quiet Park” status
THE BOUNDARY WATERS— The yodel of a loon. The chirp of a bald eagle. The sound of waves lapping on rocks. These are sounds of nature that visitors to the 1.1-million-acre Boundary Waters Canoe … more
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Former student Sarah Christmas on one of her visits with Carol Alstrom
Community invited to celebrate the life of Coach Alstrom on Saturday
TOWER- A memorial celebration is planned for the late Carol Alstrom on Saturday, March 25 at the Tower-Soudan School. Alstrom spent her entire teaching career at Tower-Soudan, and was a mentor, … more
Reveling in the annual madness of March
The annual American ritual of March Madness, the popular name for the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament, is in full swing, and I am once again caught up in the fray.As a child of … more
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Spittlebug coloration signals a changing climate
Hypothesis made, hypothesis confirmed.That was the conclusion of an admittedly obscure study that happened to connect to the North Country, and on which we had reported on back in August 2021. The … more
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Ely council addresses several development projects
Editor’s Note: Other actions by the Ely City Council, including the first reading of a cannabinoid ordinance and a proclamation of the Year of “Frozen” are covered in other stories … more
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An aerial view of the flooding around Lake Kabetogama.
Excessive rains main cause of last year’s flooding
REGIONAL-Two months of above average rainfall led to the worst flooding in the Rainy River Basin in history last year, and lake level management prior to the onset of the massive inflow of water had … more
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Ely Fire Chief David Marshall displays the thank you note from the three-year-old’s family and the thank you card drawn by the child herself, which they sent to the first responders.
Missing three-year-old back home and healthy
ELY- Fire chief David Marshall had wonderful news for the city council here on Tuesday. During the fire department report, Marshall noted that the three-year-old girl who went missing on the morning … more
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Fighting the last war
It’s often said that generals are always ready to fight the last war, and it seems the same applies to the U.S. Federal Reserve when it comes to its ongoing battle with inflation. Central … more
Klobuchar receives Humanitarian of the Year Award for her work to address Alzheimer’s  
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) received the 2023 Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) Humanitarian of the Year Award for her work to address Alzheimer’s disease from the … more
State Supreme Court opens the door to cameras in courtrooms
REGIONAL— In a judicial order issued March 15, the state Supreme Court has loosened longstanding rules that had limited audio and visual coverage of cases in Minnesota courtrooms. The change, … more
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Obituaries: March 24, 2023
John J. Braun John Joseph Braun, 62, of Ely, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Services will be held while John’s family is in Ely for the Braun family’s … more
Three generations of the Lamppa family pose with the recertification letter the company received March 1. Pictured are Garrett Lamppa, Daryl Lamppa, and Garrett’s three-year-old son Leif Herbert Lamppa.
Investigation raps EPA’s wood burner testing
REGIONAL— The Environmental Protection Agency’s testing program for wood stoves and other wood-burning devices is ineffective and is putting the public’s health at risk. … more
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Harmony reigns at Greenwood?
GREENWOOD TWP- About two dozen Greenwood residents attended a rather quiet and business-like annual meeting on Tuesday. In a move back to a less contentious time, all the votes on motions were by a … more
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The Iron Mosquitos celebrate after winning the First Impact Award at the Lake Superior regional competition.
Iron Mosquitos create a buzz
BABBITT- “I am not sure who signed me up for this,” said Iron Mosquitos head coach Ryan Lindsay. The Northeast Range High School (NER) science teacher whose background was in genetics. … more
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Study suggests big job gains from new kind of mining
REGIONAL— A new pilot study suggests a new type of “mining” could create more than 1,700 direct jobs in Minnesota and help address the country’s need for valuable metals like … more
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Ely senior Joey Bianco runs into a gauntlet of Bigfork defenders as he goes in for a layup during Ely’s opening round playoff tilt with the Bigfork Huskies. The Timberwolves went on to win that game 66-39.
Ely falls to Northland
DULUTH— The sixth-seeded Timberwolves’ playoff hopes came to a convincing end here last Saturday as the Northland Eagles poured in 21 three-pointers enroute to a 93-59 win. “We … more
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North Woods’ Kaden Ratai puts a smackdown on a Cherry shooter.
Cherry ends Grizzlies’ season
REGIONAL- The North Woods Grizzlies returned to form in their sectional hoops tourney opener March 9 against Littlefork-Big Falls, winning 89-71, but failed to advance against Cherry, 105-76.After … more
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A lone male pine grosbeak was still in the feeder early this week but had moved on as of Wednesday.
Grosbeaks on the wing
Where did the pine grosbeaks go so suddenly?That’s a question I get a lot this time of year. Of all the common feeder birds here in the North Country, few if any are as regular in their habits … more
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Widespread flooding, like this at Pine Aire Resort on Lake Kabetogama, affected hundreds of lake properties in the border country last year. Will this year see a repeat? Only time will tell.
Mixed news in latest flood outlook
REGIONAL— The National Weather Service office in Duluth is offering both good news and bad news on the prospect for spring flooding in the North Country. Exceptional amounts of snow have fallen … more
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Betty Firth
Making the U.S. work takes all of us
The northern Minnesota political drama in recent weeks has been compelling. The Ely City Council presented yet another resolution (their 8th or 9th?) in favor of copper sulfide mining. A town hall … more
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Bill would establish carbon reserve in peatlands
REGIONAL— A new bill that would establish a Lowland Conifer Carbon Reserve in Minnesota has been laid over for possible inclusion in an upcoming omnibus environment and natural resources bill. … more
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City approves concept plan for improvements at mini-park
TOWER— The city council here, at their regular monthly meeting on Monday, approved a concept plan that would substantially remake the city’s mini-park. The plan, developed by Benchmark … more
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Few attend Morse meeting
MORSE TOWNSHIP- In a repeat from last year, the Morse Township meeting on March 14 was thinly attended, with just the clerk, treasurer, two supervisors, one reporter and three township residents. … more
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Teachers back early release proposal
ELY- The proposal for the Wednesday early release program for professional development and training was once again the main topic of discussion before the Ely School Board at its March 13 meeting. … more
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