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Nighthawks edge Panthers in Section 7A quarterfinals
EVELETH - Northeast Range Head Coach Jim Mackai expected a battle from South Ridge and he got it as the two teams tussled at the Section 7A volleyball playoffs here. When it was all over, however, … more
Tom Klein | 11/2/12
Timberjay hires Keith Vandervort as new Ely editor
The Timberjay is pleased to announce the hiring of Keith Vandervort as the paper’s new editor in Ely. Vandervort brings extensive experience in the newspaper industry, where he has worked since … more
9/12/12
Council weighs near status quo levy for 2013
ELY - During Tuesday’s study session, city councilors here appeared to agree that any increase in the city’s levy for 2013 will be small, and may well remain the same as in 2012, pending further … more
Terry Jackson | 8/30/12
Ely rallies for berth at regional tournament
REGIONAL - The Ely American Legion squad is heading back to the Division II Central Plains Regional for the second year in a row, but they needed a second chance in the State Tournament to get … more
Adam Masloski | 8/8/12
Legal experts weigh-in on cell tower case
REGIONAL – Six law professors from four universities say the Minnesota Court of Appeals erred in approving construction of a 450-foot cell-phone tower on the edge of the Boundary Waters wilderness … more
Tom Klein | 8/2/12 | 1 comment
Pike River Bridge blaze suspicious
PIKE TOWNSHIP - The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office will be investigating an apparent arson that destroyed the Pike River bridge along the West Saari Road in Pike Township on Thursday. more
Marshall Helmberger | 7/13/12
Your guide to Fun on the Fourth
REGIONAL— Catch up on your sleep this weekend. You’re going to need the rest as the busiest week of a North Country summer kicks into high gear with a long list of activities from Ely, to Tower, … more
Marshall Helmberger | 6/28/12
Babysitting from top to bottoms
These kids are looking for a job and they’re dedicated to putting in the time and work to earn it. Ten young people 11-years-old and over got their American Red Cross babysitting certification … more
Scott Stowell | 6/21/12
Camp expansion
No matter how much they expand it, the Ely Greenstone Public Art Children’s Camp has become so popular the summer sessions keep filling to capacity. The 50 campers in this year’s group mark … more
Scott Stowell | 6/14/12
Candidates set for city elections
As of Tuesday at 5 p.m., the pool of Ely City Council and mayoral candidates was closed and the race has begun with a field of choices that’s expanded from recent elections. Eight Ely residents … more
Scott Stowell | 6/7/12