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DNR seeking comment on several area lakes
REGIONAL—The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting anglers and others to comment through Friday, April 21, on fish management plans for several lakes in northern St. Louis … more
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Park seeks input on ice roads plan
INTERNATIONAL FALLS— The National Park Service has begun a planning process to draft a new access and use plan for frozen lake surfaces in Voyageurs National Park to make the park more … more
Fed funds to address wildfire risk in county
REGIONAL— St. Louis County will be receiving $890,925 from the U.S. Forest Service to help plan for and mitigate wildfire risks within the county. The county’s proposal was one … more
Anglers had better keep their nets handy when fishing on Lake Vermilion this summer. Both the walleye count and the average size should make for exceptional fishing this year.
Walleye count stays strong
LAKE VERMILION— The fishery here continues to be remarkably strong and anglers can anticipate more of the same for the foreseeable future. That’s the upshot of the latest fall … more
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Outdoor briefs
DNR finalizes rule changes to reduce accidental lynx take REGIONAL— The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has finalized trapping rule changes to help minimize the risk of accidental … more
Floodwaters pour over the Kettle Falls dam last May. Water level regulators will be allowing more discharge in the coming weeks to try to head off similar flooding this year.
Rainy River basin lake level targets lowered
REGIONAL— The International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board (IRLWWB)’s Water Levels Committee (WLC), the group responsible for recommending lake levels for Rainy and Namakan … more
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Easing into the life of a weekly editor
It’s always enlightening to examine the nuances of a new place after moving across the country. After a third of a year at the Timberjay, I took a look at my experiences so far with returning … more
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North Country communities score IRRR awards for projects
REGIONAL- Ely, Cook, Orr, and Breitung Township were among the area winners in the latest round of infrastructure funding approved by the Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation’s … more
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As cases dwindle, MDH focuses on long COVID issues
REGIONAL- The effects of COVID-19 can vary greatly, from cold and flu-like symptoms to life-threatening complications. Recovery can be similarly complicated. Not everyone who contracts COVID-19 makes … more
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Facts and law
There’s an old axiom in the legal world: If the facts are on your side, pound the facts. If the law is on your side, pound the law. And when neither the facts nor the law is on your side, pound … more
The Ely Community Health Center received a Public Health Achievement Award from St. Louis County on April 3 at the county commissioners’ meeting. From left: St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services Director Linnea Mirsch, Peggy Stolley and Helen Tome from the Ely Community Health Center, and St. Louis County Commissioner Paul McDonald.
ECHC receives Public Health Achievement Award
DULUTH- St. Louis County honored The Ely Community Health Clinic (ECHC) on April 4 with a Public Health Achievement Award, one of four given out by the county board on Tuesday.The awards are given by … more
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Jeff Damm, safety and EMS coordinator for Fortune Bay, gestures during a recent presentation to about 20 area firefighters.
Area firefighters gather to discuss Fortune Bay response
FORTUNE BAY— Nearly 20 firefighters from several area fire departments turned out here last week to get a refresher on how they might be expected to respond in the event of an emergency. The … more
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Obituaries: April 7, 2023
John H. Burgess John Herbert “Jack” Burgess, 92, died peacefully on Friday, March 31, 2023, surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 7 in the … more
Former governor seeks moratorium on new mining
REGIONAL— Former Minnesota Gov. Arne Carlson is calling for a temporary moratorium on all mining projects in the state that threaten human health. Carlson, a Republican who has been an … more
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Matt Tuchel takes a seat on the Breitung Board
BREITUNG- The Breitung Town Board said goodbye to a longtime supervisor and hello to a somewhat new face at their regular meeting on March 23. Supervisor Greg Dostert received many thanks for his … more
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PolyMet’s proposal to use bentonite clay as a cap for its tailings basin is under scrutiny in a St. Paul administrative law courtroom this week. The outcome is likely to be pivotal to the company’s hopes of opening Minnesota’s first copper-nickel mine.
PolyMet waste plan vetted in courtroom
REGIONAL— The fate of the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine could literally come down to clay. That’s the issue at the heart of a contested case hearing that got underway in St. Paul, … more
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Ambulance study offers little hope for regionalization
GREENWOOD TWP- An updated, and substantially modified, version of the McGrath Consulting Group study commissioned by Greenwood Township was released to the town board last week. While the revised … more
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Old friends embrace next to a photo of the late Carol Alstrom, a much loved and respected former teacher at Tower-Soudan.
Celebrating a life well spent
TOWER- Carol Alstrom was a force of nature. She was a large person and had a voice to match. She was strong and a competitive athlete. She was a teacher, a coach, and a leader. She knew how to get … more
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Ely man charged for running down deer
ELY— A 20-year-old college student here is facing an $1,800 fine after he used his pickup to run down three deer along Ely’s Central Av., leaving them partially paralyzed and struggling … more
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Tiny urns are available for the remains of beloved pets. Pet cremation is now being offered by Vermilion Pet Cremation.
New Cook business now offering pet cremation
COOK- Locally renowned for her love of animals both domestic and exotic, Cook’s Country Connection owner Lois Pajari has recently extended that affection to those bereaved by the loss of a … more
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A deep and dense snowpack combined with spring rains led to exceptional flooding throughout the Rainy River watershed last May. A similar snowpack this year poses a risk for flooding again this spring.
As snowpack grows risks rising as well
REGIONAL- Some of the densest snowpack on record is elevating the risk for spring flooding in the Rainy River basin again this year, but the risk still appears to be less than the conditions that … more
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Grizzlies archers score trips to national meet
DULUTH- A host of North Woods archers qualified for the Western Nationals tournament in Utah with strong performances last Saturday at the state tournament in Duluth.Nearly 50 schools fielded teams … more
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Mike Rhein (left) and Babbitt Ambulance Service Supervisor Matt Littler at the Minnesota Ambulance Association meeting, where Rhein received the group’s “Star of Life” award.
Babbitt’s Mike Rhein honored for lifelong EMS service
BABBITT- Mike Rhein of Babbitt was honored with the Minnesota Ambulance Association’s (MAA) “Star of Life” award on March 23 at the organization’s annual meeting in St. Paul. … more
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A bald eagle uses its wings and powerful legs to peel off the hide of the deer carcass.
Trail cam tells the tale
The blood on my snowshoe trail the other day, right behind our house, was the first clue that something had happened overnight. By the time I saw it, our dog Loki was already a step ahead of … more
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Will the mothers’ legacies live on?
During March, we’re reminded of the many great women who have carved frontiers and unlocked doors for women and girls. We marvel at their passions pursued, barriers overcome, and outstanding … more
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