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Ely senior Hannah Penke led the team in kills during Friday’s contest against Chisholm.
Section championship next stop for Ely?
Thursday update: Ely defeated South Ridge in five sets on Wednesday to advance to the section championship match on Saturday at 6 p.m. at Rock Ridge. ELY— The Ely Timberwolves may be the … more
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The Grizzlies’ Lauren Burnett goes up for a kill attempt against Nashwauk-Keewatin.
GRIZZLIES ADVANCE
FIELD TWP- With only a couple of hiccups along the way, the North Woods volleyball team made its way to the 7A sectional tournament semifinals with 3-1 match wins over Deer River and … more
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IMPROVE YOUR ODDS
REGIONAL— With a still-depleted whitetailed deer population across northern St. Louis and Lake counties, hunters will want to take steps to give themselves the advantage when the regular … more
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David Colburn
Memories of my favorite childhood holiday...
Boo! While I hold special memories of Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, and other holidays, the holiday I’ve perhaps loved the most over the years is Halloween. The first Halloween I can recall … more
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DNR’s northeastern Minnesota report
Per the DNR: “Deer populations in many northern areas of Minnesota are still struggling to recover, following back-to-back severe winters. During severe winters, thermal cover and forage … more
Send us your hunting stories
REGIONAL—Deer season is a time of tradition, family and fun. It’s also a time for great outdoors stories and we’d like to hear yours— so we can share the best with our … more
Many area aspen were still showing their autumn gold in late October this year, well past their normal peaks. The aspen peak is arriving more than a week later than 40 years ago, a reflection of the changing climate.
Fall leaves are turning, falling later
REGIONAL— It’s not just your imagination. Leaves are changing color later than in the past here in the North Country, and we’re not alone. All across North America, the dramatic … more
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Walz eliminates college requirement for many state jobs
REGIONAL- In a move to increase the pool of potential applicants for state-funded job opportunities, Gov. Tim Walz on Monday issued an executive order that eliminates college degree requirements for … more
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Wolf attacks on pets reported in Ely and Babbitt areas
BABBITT- Anthony Bremel, the local conservation officer for the Babbitt area cautioned pet owners to be aware of recent wolf attacks on pets, which may be more likely given the low deer population. … more
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EEDA to help with child care center construction
ELY- The Ely Economic Development Authority (EEDA) voted Oct. 31 to provide boiler and snowplow services to encourage the construction of a planned child care center inside the Ely Area Community … more
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Child care gets big influx of state aid
REGIONAL- In a significant move towards expanding access to child care services in Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz has announced a comprehensive increase in payment rates for child care assistance, which … more
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State overdose deaths held steady in 2022
REGIONAL- After several years of sharp increases, overdose deaths in Minnesota plateaued from 2021 to 2022, although preliminary data showed fentanyl-related overdoses continued to take a tragic toll … more
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Obituaries: November 3, 2023
Joann Martin Joann Riendeau Martin, 89, of Embarrass, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. A night visitation was held on Thursday, Nov. 2 at Range Funeral … more
School district looks to save on health insurance costs
FIELD TWP- Health insurance was on the ISD 2142 school board agenda on Tuesday as board members met at North Woods School. The board heard that circumstances have come together for a rare occurrence … more
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Superior National Forest looking for help
REGIONAL—The Superior National Forest wants you to apply for a job. The largest national forest in the eastern half of the United States is seeking to hire 25 entry-level technicians and … more
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When a ghost rings the bell on the William A. Irvin
Stephanie Ukkola

 once worked as a manager on the SS William A. Irvin, a retired US Steel ore carrier that sailed the Great Lakes from 1938 until it’s retirement in 1978. The vessel now … more
Betty Firth
Are we in need of new role models?
I love libraries because I can wander the aisles and just browse, inviting that unexpected book title to jump out at me. I’ve certainly browsed online retailers and the Arrowhead Library … more
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Creepy Crawlies
Just in time for Halloween, there’s a new poll out that shows that nearly one-in-three Americans are concerned about being bitten by blood-sucking pests. Of course, had they taken the poll in … more
Cook Mayor Harold Johnston speaks with Sen. Grant Hauschild.
Hauschild roundtable highlights EMS challenges
SOUDAN- The challenges facing rural EMS were the focus of a roundtable discussion here last Thursday that brought nearly three dozen local stakeholders and interested community members together to … more
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Tower woman killed in crash on Hwy. 169
WUORI – A 61-year-old Tower woman, who was the passenger in a vehicle driven by an intoxicated driver, was killed here last Saturday evening when the 2013 Chevy Impala she was riding in … more
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Cousins Zaija Schroeder and Lily Russell work side-by-side.
Pumpkin season
TOWER- With over 200 pumpkins spread in piles inside the Herb Lamppa Civic Center here, there was no shortage of work to do for the families who attended this year’s pumpkin carving party on … more
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As Lora Klancher looks on, Lyra Alfredson practices her chalk drawing skills at the easel.
Musky and a good deed lead to Cook childcare
COOK- Thanks to the serendipitous entanglement of Missouri nice with Minnesota nice, Cook has a new option for quality childcare. Albany, Mo., native Lora Klancher, the wife of Wakemup Fishing Guide … more
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Lake Vermilion Trail facing development challenges
REGIONAL— The future of the proposed Lake Vermilion Trail is likely to hinge on a decision that could be made as early as next week. After more than a decade of effort but limited progress, the … more
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The effects of climate change on post-corporeal humans
REGIONAL- Climate change has been impacting many different people across the globe. Given the small but non-trivial population of post-corporeal humans in the Ely area, the Timberjay reached out to … more
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Grizzlies’ senior lineman Noah Westman got the chance to carry the ball late in the game, taking this handoff from Trajen Barto.
BLOWOUT! Cherry ends North Woods’ season with a 72-0 shellacking
CHERRY- The Cherry Tigers have chewed up and spit out every opponent that’s dared to set foot on their home turf this season by an average score of 78-6, so no one was expecting a miracle when … more
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