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Obituaries: June 16, 2023
James F. Charles James Frederick “Jim” Charles, 100, formerly of Tower, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023, at Lake Minnetonka Shores Assisted Living in Spring Park. A funeral service … more
In an undated photograph, Martin Gundersen fillets fish on an area dock while one of his grandchildren watches with interest. Gundersen, along with his wife Elizabeth, were major property owners in the area in the early 1900s. They later donated much of that land to the city of Tower, some of which formed the basis for the Gundersen Trust.
Gundersen Trust changes finally approved by court
TOWER- After years of effort, the city of Tower’s Gundersen Trust Fund has received court approval for the transfer of its assets to the Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation (DSACF). … more
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One of the new bear enclosures at the North American Bear Center, featuring special bear-friendly and visitor-friendly zoo fencing and new natural dens.
New digs for residents at North American Bear Center
ELY- At the North American Bear Center, the old bear enclosures with their wooden shelters have lasted many years; however, with wear and bear, it was obvious they wouldn’t last fur-ever. … more
Brinker is pick for Timber Days grand marshal
COOK – There are certain constants about Danny Brinker, this year’s Grand Marshal for the Cook Timber Days parade. One is his volunteerism in the community, the primary reason he’s … more
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Ely High School graduates take part in the rite of graduation, tossing mortarboards to the sky.
Ready for anything
Area high schools held graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2023 last week. Here are a few images captured by Timberjay photographers. more
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The two-story boathouse at Aronson Boat Works is no more. The 80-year-old building came down this week to make room for new docking.
Major changes at one of the area’s oldest businesses
LAKE VERMILION- As one of the oldest, continuously operating businesses on Lake Vermilion, Aronson Boat Works is getting a major facelift in an effort to better serve its growing customer base. The … more
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Ely’s Kaylin Visser winds for her state-qualifying discus throw at the Section 7A track meet held June. 1
Ely’s Visser makes state in the discus
DULUTH - Eighth-grader Kaylin Visser continued to dominate the discus with yet another personal record throw to take first at the Section 7A track sectional meet on June 1. Her throw, of 105’ … more
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Sah-Gii-Bah-Gah Powwow at Nett Lake
Timberjay photographer David Colburn captured images of the color and pagentry of Native regalia at the annual Sah-Gii-Bah-Gah powwow this past weekend at Nett Lake. Unseasonably warm temperatures … more
David Boswell (front) and Romney Olson kick up spray as they paddle during one stage of the Nett Lake Triathlon.
Triathletes few but mighty at Nett Lake
NETT LAKE- The Hawaii Ironman Triathlon is considered to be one of the world’s utmost tests of physical fitness and endurance with its 1.2 mile ocean swim, 56-mile bike route, and 13.1-mile … more
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Ely’s Coughlin sisters named all-conference
ELY— Sisters Rachel and Kate Coughlin both won all-conference honors for the just-completed Section 7A softball season. The sisters, both seniors, led the Timberwolves in a whole host of … more
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Ely freshman standout Jack Davies slides safely into second with a stolen base.
WOLVES, SO CLOSE
EVELETH—Ely’s baseball season ended on a heartbreaker Tuesday. Down 5-3 against top-seeded South Ridge, the Wolves were unable to score after loading the bases with nobody out in the top … more
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David Colburn
Thoughts on the growing wedge of wokeness
To listen to Florida governor and Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis and others of his ilk, the greatest enemy facing America today is, oddly enough, wokeness. DeSantis has declared war … more
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The magenta flowers of the bog laurel can be found in a bog near you.
BOG BLOOMERS
As in an old Thomas Hardy novel, the blooming of the heaths is an occasion for superlatives. The heaths, members of the family Ericaceae, are found in wet and cool environments across the Northern … more
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Northern long-eared bats were common in our region until a few years ago. Their disappearance is likely fueling growth in our mosquito population.
Bats are down, mosquitoes are up
A 2009 study by a pair of graduate students in Michigan may help to explain why everyone in the North Country seems to be complaining about the clouds of mosquitoes right now. Anyone who lives here, … more
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Take a Kid Fishing weekend is June 9-11
REGIONAL—Want to fish this weekend without a fishing license? Then take a kid with you. During Take a Kid Fishing weekend, which runs June 9-11, Minnesota residents can fish without licenses if … more
Aaron Kania of the National Forest Service spoke to the Ely City Council on June 6 about regional fire danger.
First license for cannabinoid sales goes to movie theater
ELY- The Ely City Council approved its first license application for the retailing of “on sale” cannabinoids, to Ely’s Historic State Theater. An “on sale” license … more
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Spreading intolerance
This is a disturbing moment in American society as emerging forces seem intent on taking us down a dangerous path toward intolerance. It’s a destination we must avoid. We know that feelings of … more
Elevated lead levels found in some Ely water samples
ELY- The City of Ely tested twenty homes in August of 2022 for lead and found elevated levels of lead in drinking water in some homes and buildings. The City of Ely has been working closely with the … more
Dianna Goodsky-Hertig, left, Tom Spears and Lela Goodsky Correa unveil the portrait and plaque honoring their father, the late Bois Forte elder and spiritual advisor Gene Goodsky.
Band dedicates community room to Goodsky
NETT LAKE- Of all the voices heard at a dedication ceremony at the Bois Forte Government Center at Nett Lake last week, the late Bois Forte elder and spiritual adviser Gene Goodsky surely would have … more
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State mining rules mostly protective, says DNR
REGIONAL— The Department of Natural Resources has determined that the state’s non-ferrous mine siting rule is largely protective of the environment, but needs updating to better address … more
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Senior Ashton Cook
VCS graduates ready for their next steps towards adulthood
TOWER- “I know I haven’t been at this school very long,” said senior Ashton Cook, “but I feel like every one of you is family. Before I came to this school, I didn’t … more
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Obituaries: June 9, 2023
Marius S. Petersen Marius Stenfeldt “Hank” Petersen, 95, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, due to complications from surgery. Hank did not want a funeral service … more
The planned processing facility for the New Range copper-nickel proposal formerly PolyMet.
Army Corps revokes NorthMet wetlands permit
REGIONAL— The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has dealt a major blow to the prospects for the NorthMet copper-nickel venture proposed by NewRange Copper, formerly known as PolyMet Mining. On … more
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The Tower-Soudan Area Singers.
Tradition links area’s past to the present
TOWER- While the Herb Lamppa Civic Center was not as full as in recent years, many took time out of their holiday weekend to honor and remember those who both gave their lives while in service to our … more
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A Boeing Chinook CH-47D helicopter drops its 2,500 gallons of water on a wildfire that started just west of the Ely Golf Course on Saturday, May 27.
Blaze scorches 20 acres near Ely
ELY- With red flag fire weather warnings posted across northern Minnesota, Ely had its first brush with a wildfire on the afternoon of Saturday, May 27. The fire was reported before 5 p.m. … more
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