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REGIONAL- The growing problem of rural suicide and what can be be done to reverse the trend was the subject of an expert panel discussion earlier this month, sponsored by the Center for Rural Policy …
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David Colburn
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3/20/24
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REGIONAL— For the vast majority of visitors to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, the experience is awe-inspiring. But for a very small number, a trip in the wilderness ends in tragedy. …
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Marshall Helmberger
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3/20/24
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GREENWOOD TWP- Greenwood’s annual meeting, held here March 12, was contentious from the start. With a nearly full house, Carmen DeLuca asked for a paper ballot to select the meeting’s …
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Jodi Summit
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3/20/24
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I promised in my previous column to write in more detail about the rhythms of the body as utilized in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to assess, diagnose, treat, and prevent illness. Oriental …
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Betty Firth
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3/20/24
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ELY- After months of little to no progress on the unsafe residence at 45 E. Boundary St., the Ely City Council scheduled a public hearing for 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, to discuss mitigation …
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Catie Clark
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3/20/24
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ELY- Elyites Kes Ebbs and Lou Wiggen introduced the SAGE Foundation, a new a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, at last week’s Tuesday Group meeting. SAGE, which stands for “Students Achieving Goals …
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Catie Clark
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3/20/24
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ORR- Meeting in a special session on Monday, Orr City Council members made quick work of two business items before turning their attention to a lengthy discussion of a number of items that could …
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David Colburn
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3/20/24
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REGIONAL- Paying tribute to nurses at their time of death is the mission of the newly-formed Northern Range Nursing Honor Guard. A group of nurses, some working, some retired, are now offering free …
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Jodi Summit
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3/20/24
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William J. Ulicsni William “Bill” J. Ulicsni, 86, longtime resident of Mt. Iron, died on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. A celebration of life will be …
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3/20/24
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ELY- The Ely school district’s general contractor reported that construction costs are currently steady, which is welcome news as the district moves ahead on the next phase of their ongoing …
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Catie Clark
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3/14/24
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When it comes to free enterprise in the U.S. there is always a balancing act between the rights of Americans to engage in private contracts for work performed and the need for regulation to protect …
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3/13/24
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ELY- The International Wolf Center is one of three recipients of a $2.45 million bequest aimed to further wolf education and research. In one of the largest donations made in support of wolves, …
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Catie Clark
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3/13/24
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GREENWOOD TWP— Almost 360 Greenwood residents cast ballots in Tuesday’s township election, and they showed a clear preference for new leadership. Challengers Craig Gilbert and Lois …
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Jodi Summit
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3/13/24
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REGIONAL— Significant federal support could soon begin flowing to northeastern Minnesota to help address the growing danger of wildfire to area communities. And that federal commitment brought …
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Marshall Helmberger
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3/13/24
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REGIONAL- A Minnesota Senate bill to create a licensing system for painters and regulate the purchase of solvent-based paints is causing a stir among do-it-yourselfers and painters alike as many …
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David Colburn
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3/13/24
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HIBBING- An exciting season of North Woods boys basketball came to an inglorious end on Saturday in Hibbing, where the Grizzlies were overwhelmed by powerhouse Cherry 97-39. The highlight of the day …
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David Colburn
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3/13/24
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DULUTH- The Ely Timberwolves girls had No. 1 seed Cromwell-Wright on the ropes in last Wednesday’s Class 7A semifinal game in Duluth, but couldn’t seal the deal as the Cardinals came back …
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David Colburn
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3/13/24
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MT. IRON— It was one-and-out for the Timberwolves in the Section 7A boys basketball tournament as they fell 73-53 to the second-seeded Rangers in the opening round here last Thursday. The …
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Marshall Helmberger
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3/13/24
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HIBBING- The North Woods middle school archers were on target again last Saturday at the Region 2 3D target meet in Hibbing, capturing first place. Seventh grader Cooper Long placed second among 65 …
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David Colburn
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3/13/24
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TOWER- It was still a bit early in the season for a motorcycle ride, but a group from the East Central Minnesota Chapter of A.B.A.T.E (American Bikers for Awareness, Training, and Education) took a …
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Jodi Summit
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3/13/24
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These past few days I have been sifting through recipes for an upcoming spring family gathering at an eccentric aunt’s. I got the notion to bake up some of our favorites and bring them for …
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Scarlet Stone
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3/13/24
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Timberjay photographer David Colburn made the drive to Elephant Lake on Saturday for the 38th Annual Melgeorge's Antique and Classic Snowmobile Race. With the warmer and drier than average winter, it …
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David Colburn
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3/13/24
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ST. PAUL— Three northeastern Minnesota lawmakers have introduced bipartisan legislation that would require the Department of Natural Resources to implement an open season on gray wolves in the …
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Marshall Helmberger
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3/13/24
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REGIONAL— The Office of the Legislative Auditor, or OLA, has announced it will undertake what’s known as a “special review” to examine the Minnesota Department of Natural …
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Marshall Helmberger
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3/13/24
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GREENWOOD TWP- Greenwood Township residents, at their annual meeting on Tuesday, approved a significant increase in their levy for next year, putting the township’s tax levy in line with its …
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Jodi Summit
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3/13/24
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