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An eager beaver looks to have chopped down a tree in this creative sculpture by Tara and Kevin Boerst and Beth Ohlhauser.
Expressions in white
The Timberjay's Ely Editor Catie Clark snapped these photos of whimsical snow sculptures created for the Ely Winter Festival. more
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Leaving your keys in the car is an open invitation to a car thief.
Commerce: Don’t make life easy for car thieves
REGIONAL- Vehicle theft is a serious problem in Minnesota, and the North County is not immune, as the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office crime map shows thefts occurring the past two years in … more
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A lawsuit filed against the EPA by Minnnesota and nine other states may clarify the regulatory playing field for wood-burning residential furnaces, something which has implications for Tower-based Lamppa Manufacturing.
Ten states sue EPA over wood furnace testing
REGIONAL— Attorneys generals from ten states, including Minnesota, have filed a notice of intent to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over its failure to adequately manage an … more
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Bill to prohibit sale of human bones receives hearing
REGIONAL- When someone donates their body to science after their death, they likely never dream that their ultimate resting place would be on the mantle of someone’s fireplace, but sales of … more
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Grab bag of legislation could make or break the district’s finances
VIRGINA- The St. Louis County School District has seen a downturn in the amount of state aid it receives as a result of student losses during the COVID pandemic, and it isn’t clear if funding … more
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House passes marijuana legalization
REGIONAL- Minnesota moved another step closer to legalizing recreational marijuana for adults on Tuesday when the House approved its version of the cannabis-authorizing legislation on a vote of … more
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The Ely Police Department unveiled a creative plan to attract and retain police officers by highlighting the advantages of living next to the Boundary Waters, including supplying every full-time employee of the department with a Kevlar canoe, life preservers and paddles.
Ely PD proposes free canoes as hiring bonus
ELY- The Ely City Council careened across a wide variety of topics on Tuesday evening, including the retention of police officers with free canoes, cutting back on short-term rentals, and dealing … more
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Drunk driver sentenced to one year of jail in death of Joni Dahl
REGIONAL- Under Minnesota law, justice was served Monday when the man responsible for the drunk driving accident in Embarrass Township in August that killed 39-year-old Joni Dahl, of Gilbert, was … more
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Lucy Pecchia, at a younger age, smiled as she reached for her brother Dane during recess at school.
Snowy car crash leaves mother and daughter dead
VERMILION LAKE TWP- Thirty-five-year-old April Lynn Pecchia, of Eveleth, and her 11-year-old daughter Lucy Lynn LaRue Pecchia, of Tower, both died in a tragic car crash here last Thursday, April 20. … more
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Open house highlights LaCroix landscape
COOK- When looking at a gigantic 20-year plan, you have to start somewhere, and the Superior National Forest’s LaCroix District will soon be unveiling its first five-year segment of the plan … more
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Mark Rettke and Gus Larson focus intently on a puzzle game during the first meeting of the new math club in Tower.
MAKING MATH FUN
TOWER— A kindergarten student here has inspired the creation of a new after-school club and it’s, surprisingly, focused on math. Most kids complain about math in school, but Stephanie … more
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Black Bay campground sparks lawsuit
REGIONAL- Three individuals seeking a permit for a new Lake Vermilion campground on Black Bay have filed suit alleging their proposal didn’t get a proper procedural review from the St. Louis … more
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An Ely police cruiser with a canoe on top. The city’s new incentive has proven to be a significant draw for new police applicants.
Canoe incentive proves effective for Ely police
ELY— The city of Ely’s unique police hiring incentive appears to be making a difference. That was the report from Police Chief Chad Houde, who told the city council here on Tuesday that … more
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ALLETE sale approved by directors
REGIONAL— Officials with Duluth-based ALLETE Inc., the parent company of Minnesota Power, announced this week that they have agreed to be acquired by a partnership led by the Canada Pension … more
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Half marathon competitor Allie Aufderheide comes into the finish with her dog. Aufderheide finished in 77th place, but her companion was the first dog across the finish line on Saturday.
MARATHON MANIA
ELY- The Ely Marathon completed its eighth year on a day that started grey and overcast and finished with light rain. But the weather didn’t keep spectators from turning out to cheer on the … more
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Mike Forsman, of Ely, was showing off his 1957 Chevy 210 Station Wagon along with his grandson Isaiah Forsman.
And every one has a story
TOWER- A rainy Saturday morning was not an auspicious start for what the new owners of the Tower Café are hoping to become a regular feature in downtown Tower. But plans for future car show … more
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County grants CUP for “man cave” proposal
VERMILION LAKE TWP— High-end man caves may be coming soon to Vermilion Lake Township. The St. Louis County Planning Commission, on a 7-1 vote, has given the green light to a proposed facility … more
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These signs will be a common sight this summer as road construction season will be in full swing around the region.
Road projects in the works for Cook, Lake Vermilion areas
REGIONAL- Spring heralds the onset of road construction season, that time when drivers have to satisfy themselves that a little short-term pain will bring some welcome long-term gain. St. Lous County … more
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New EMS center slated for Morcom
MORCOM TWP- After decades of serving the first response medical needs of a nine-township rural response area covering portions of St. Louis, Itasca, and Koochiching counties, the Northeast Itasca … more
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Jennalee Porter watches over Lauren Miigizikwe Bajan as she practices stirring wild rice in a parching pot.
TRADITIONAL TEACHINGS
NETT LAKE- The woods east of Nett Lake School were alive last week with the hoops and hollers of school children gleefully engaged while learning about an Ojibwe tradition, the processing of wild … more
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Legislation proposes tax relief for rural volunteer drivers
WASHINGTON, D.C.- When a change in federal tax law in 2017 meant that the mileage reimbursements over $600 per year received by volunteer drivers were taxed like regular employment income, the … more
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Passing of Swanson draws tributes from school board
VIRGINIA- While the ISD 2142 school board had a full agenda for Tuesday’s meeting, they took some time at the beginning and end of the session to remember one of their own, board member Troy … more
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Rose Zoellick tries to keep out the noise of Tower's Fourth of July parade.
Celebrate the Fourth up North!
Ely ’Rocks the Park’ELY - Ely’s Fourth of July celebration looks to be a weekend affair this year with the addition of a new music event to go along with all the traditional … more
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COVID shots for youngest kids rolling out slowly
REGIONAL- Parents of children under five years of age who have been trying to shield their kids from the effects of a coronavirus infection got the news they’ve long been waiting for recently … more
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Legendary Orr basketball coach Bill King stands beside the display honoring the team’s many accomplishments.
High school history museum opens at Orr Center
ORR- When a small-town school closes, a community loses a piece of identity, But volunteers at the Orr Center are trying to restore that historical sense of community pride by creating the Orr High … more
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