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Cook grad making his mark in music industry
COOK – “I Believe in Me” may prove to be Jordan Gossman’s ticket to a music career. The song, written and performed by Cook High School graduates Gossman and Keegan Bailey, is currently … more
By Tom Klein | 2/4/12
Grizzlies stay unbeaten in win over Barnum
BARNUM – In one of its toughest tests this season, North Woods rallied to defeat the Bombers 71-50 here on Thursday and advance their season record to 18-0. After leading at the break 39-35, … more
By Tom Klein | 2/9/12
No contract yet; city workers strike imminent
Ely city workers weren’t walking a picket line as of presstime on Thursday, but the possibility of an imminent work stoppage hung in the air nonetheless. The Ely Strike Committee and city … more
By Scott Stowell | 2/1/12
Supreme Court to hear school case on Tuesday
REGIONAL – The Minnesota Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments this week on whether the St. Louis County School District and board members violated campaign finance laws in pursuit of the … more
By Tom Klein | 2/1/12 | 1 comment
Winter or not
The weather may be springlike in the North Country, but the calendar says it’s still early February, and that means Ely’s Winter Festival is underway. And Ely artist, author, and businesswoman … more
By Shelly Frederickson | 2/1/12
Den cams still draw a crowd
The newborn cubs weighed under a pound and measured about nine inches. But the two pint-sized urchins, tucked away in the backwoods between Tower and Ely, commanded center stage across the globe … more
By Scott Stowell | 1/27/12
Internet sensation a boon for center
ELY—The latest live broadcast of the birth of two local bear cubs attracted thousands of viewers on the Internet this past weekend, thanks to the installation of a remote camera in the den by Dr. … more
By Marshall Helmberger | 1/27/12
First decent snowfall has trail groomers busy at last
It’s been a long time coming, so trail crews wasted little time this week making good use of the region’s first significant snowfall of the winter season. “We’ve been working to get a … more
By Marshall Helmberger | 1/25/12
Camper cabins coming soon
Camper cabins are coming to the new Lake Vermilion State Park. Four of these rustic cabins will be built adjacent to the McKinley Park Campground, on state park land, this summer. At Tuesday’s … more
By Jodi Summit | 1/25/12
Names released in Babbitt shooting, stabbing
BABBITT—The St. Louis County Sheriff’s office and the Minnsota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension are investigating a police shooting of a 27-year old suspect who allegedly stabbed a three-year old … more
By Marshall Helmberger | 1/25/12