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Student Kai Contreras-Pieratos shows off the last remaining bite or two of his piece of pie.
Eats to be thankful for
TOWER- Thanksgiving came a few days early at Vermilion Country School. The meal was traditional: turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, cheesy potatoes, green beans, rolls, cranberries, and plenty … more
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Lawmakers seek extended UI for N’Shore mine workers
REGIONAL- Prolonged layoffs and the end of unemployment benefits for idled Northshore Mining workers in Babbitt and Silver Bay signal an uncertain future as two area legislators vow to press forward … more
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WELY Radio station has sold, but will operate out of a new studio when it comes back on the air after the FCC approves the sale and license transfer.
WELY sold to Wisconsin-based radio group
ELY— It’s not the end of the road for WELY Radio after all, as the Bois Forte Band announced Tuesday that they have found a buyer for the iconic “End of the Road Radio,” … more
Guess who else loves winter? Our dog Loki was very excited to see the start of the snow season on Veteran’s Day.
Winter’s our little secret
“I wish I had a river, that I could skate away on…” “River” by Joni Mitchell As we settle into winter here, I’ve been thinking about why this has become my … more
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Deer season ends in disappointment for many
REGIONAL— The story for deer hunters in the North Country didn’t improve during the final week of the regular firearms deer season, which ended Sunday, Nov. 20. Deer registrations were … more
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Croy Colbert and his little brother Canon with Croy’s deer.
Thoughts from the deer blind, hunting with my sons
As I sit in my deer blind this brisk Nov. 18 morning and read a recent edition of the Timberjay, I thought I would share my son’s deer hunt from the previous weekend. On Saturday, Nov. 12, … more
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Standing up for the right to read
The story began with a young girl who grew up in Watts, a south side neighborhood of Los Angeles, worlds away from her rural Louisiana home. Her family was part of the Great Migration that began in … more
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freshman guard Brynn Chosa drives the ball downcourt.
‘Streaks stump Grizzlies
FIELD TWP- A season full of promise got off to a rocky start Monday when the North Woods girls dropped their basketball season opener to Chisholm 66-43.The Grizzlies return a host of starters from … more
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Tower-Soudan Historical Society receives $125,000 Blandin Foundation Leadership Boost Grant
TOWER– The Tower-Soudan Historical Society (TSHS) will use a $125,000 Blandin Foundation Leadership Boost Grant to continue the restoration of the historic brick building on Main Street. … more
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Reggie Engebritson
Board renews Engebritsen through 2026
FIELD TWP- The ISD 2142 school board expressed its confidence in the leadership of Superintendent Reggie Engebritson at its Nov. 22 meeting at North Woods School by unanimously approving a new … more
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Ely School Board considers preserving the past for future students
ELY – The future of a series a historic murals was a question before the school board here on Monday night. Ely Winton Historical Society (EWHS) president Pam Turnbull addressed the status of … more
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Aging outstate
Should the elderly in rural parts of Minnesota be allowed to age in place? That’s a critical question given the lack of many in-home services for frail seniors in rural parts of the state. … more
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MDH hoping to increase uptake of new bivalent boosters
REGIONAL- The Biden administration launched a belated effort last week to shore up an anemic response to the bivalent COVID-19 boosters introduced three months ago, hoping to head off a possible … more
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Help is available for Minnesotans struggling to pay for insulin
ST. PAUL - A recent study found that more than 1.3 million Americans with diabetes rationed their insulin because of cost concerns by skipping doses, taking less insulin than needed, or delaying … more
Obituaries: December 2, 2022
Joyce M. Maki Joyce M. Maki, 90, of Ely, passed away on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Carefree Assisted Living in Ely. The family is thankful for the life of their wife, mother, grandmother and … more
Developer faces hurdles on cartway request
TOWER— Developer Dave Rose is facing pushback for his latest request to the city— this time for approval of a cartway that would provide road access to land he owns along Pike Bay on the … more
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Larry Lozar, a volunteer driver with Northwoods Partners, picks up Ely senior Jim Orcutt to help run an errand.
Keeping seniors at home
ELY- The needs of elderly still living at home can at times seem immense. Northwoods Partners started in Ely in 2001, working to support clients and their caregivers to help them remain living … more
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3A recount expected in early December
REGIONAL— The recount of one of the state’s closest election contests this year is likely to take place the first week of December, although a firm date and locations won’t be known … more
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Longtime friends Adeline Broten, of Tower, and Corrine Schedlbauer, of Babbitt, enjoy each other’s company during the monthly pancake breakfast put on by the Embarrass Fair Board.
Building community
EMBARRASS- At least 300 people attended the Embarrass Fair Board’s monthly pancake breakfast in November, the largest turnout since the board began the regular fundraising events earlier this … more
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Goncalves sounds bitter notes in chamber keynote
REGIONAL— The outspoken CEO of Cleveland-Cliffs spared few niceties during his keynote address to last week’s economic summit in Minneapolis sponsored by the Minnesota Chamber of … more
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Dale Severson at his Hibbing Point house on the west end of Lake Vermilion in September.
Ski jumper Dale Severson named to Hall of Fame
REGIONAL- When most people think of family reunions, the images they conjure up don’t typically include ski jumping.But for 87-year-old Dale Severson, an Eau Claire, Wis. native familiar to … more
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An historic photo from a collection of 75 photos taken by Robert Reed in the 1920s and 30s.
Window into yesterday
From a lifelong interest in photography, Robert Reed became fascinated with his Native American neighbors on Indian Island on Burntside Lake. He spent summers with his family at his cabin there. His … more
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Suvi Kari shows off her art on display at the NLAA November art show at Ely’s Historic State Theater.
NLAA celebrates young artists in November
ELY - The Northern Lakes Arts Association (NLAA)November art show, entitled “Celebrating Our Youths,” featured artwork from over 30 young artists from Ely and the surrounding areas. In … more
Lee Hamilton
Why do politicians run for office?
If you followed this year’s elections, at some point the question probably occurred to you: Why do people do this? The endless campaign events, the constant scrutiny… and increasingly, … more
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Credibility gap
The Department of Natural Resources has a credibility gap. Just ask any deer hunter in northeastern Minnesota after the worst regular firearms deer season in years. We hear the complaints just about … more
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