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Weeks of above average temperatures have the area poised to set a new record for the mildest December ever. The average high in Tower on Dec. 29 is 18.5 degrees F. The average low is minus 4.6 degrees.
Warmest December on record?
REGIONAL— Minnesotans may be living through meteorological history this month as it appears many parts of the state are on track to beat the all-time record for the mildest December ever here … more
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Incumbents ousted in Greenwood
GREENWOOD TWP— Almost 360 Greenwood residents cast ballots in Tuesday’s township election, and they showed a clear preference for new leadership. Challengers Craig Gilbert and Lois … more
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Ambulance meeting goes off the rails
ELY- “Nobody is agreeing with anybody,” said Winton Mayor Marlene Zorman, the chairperson and Winton representative of the Ely Area Ambulance Joint Powers Board (EAAJPB) toward the end of … more
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I-Falls mayor to challenge Skraba in ‘24
INTERNATIONAL FALLS – International Falls Mayor Harley M. Droba announced Wednesday that he will be challenging incumbent state Rep. Roger Skraba for the House District 3A seat in 2024. … more
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Kawishiwi District Ranger Aaron Kania gestures while pointing out recent fuel reduction work along Slim Lake to Under Secretary Wilkes.
Focus on forest fuels
REGIONAL— Significant federal support could soon begin flowing to northeastern Minnesota to help address the growing danger of wildfire to area communities. And that federal commitment brought … more
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Ashley Thaemert, of Cook, lets her team loose out of the gate during the six-dog race on Sunday. Thaemert took first in the six-dog class.
Mushers take center stage
ELY- Chilly morning temperatures and several inches of fresh snow on the trail only added to the excitement of race day here last Sunday, as mushers from across the country descended on Ely for this … more
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The front of the Old Fire Hall after last summer’s exterior brick repair and tuckpointing.
Persistence pays off
TOWER- After years of sustained effort, it appears the Tower-Soudan Historical Society has finally raised the funding needed to complete its longstanding plans to remake the city’s historic Old … more
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Do painters need more regulation?
REGIONAL- A Minnesota Senate bill to create a licensing system for painters and regulate the purchase of solvent-based paints is causing a stir among do-it-yourselfers and painters alike as many … more
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Steven Sopoci as Peter Pan tests his ability to fly high to avoid Captain Hook's swinging sword in the North Woods/Prairie Fire Children's Theater production of "Peter Pan."
"Peter Pan" soars in North Woods performance
FIELD TWP- Prairie Fire Children's Theater returned to North Woods School last week to engage around 40 students in the production of "Peter Pan," a version PFCT specially tailors for young … more
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This double-pronged peninsula at the entrance to Black Bay could be the new home of a rustic campground.
Hearing set on campground proposal
LAKE VERMILION— A proposal for a new rustic campground near the mouth of Black Bay will be up before the St. Louis County Planning Commission on Thursday, March 9.A Minnesota nonprofit, known … more
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May 10 ice-out declared for Vermilion
REGIONAL— Warm weather that arrived earlier this week has melted the final vestiges of ice on Lake Vermilion, with an official ice-out date of May 10, just in time for Saturday’s fishing … more
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An aerial view of the Fortune Bay complex.
Wisocki placed on leave over theft charges
TOWER— The Wilderness at Fortune Bay Manager Joseph Wisocki IV has been placed on unpaid administrative leave after being charged with five counts of felony theft by swindle in Minnesota … more
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Prank call prompts elementary school lockdown in Ely
ELY- Students and staff at Washington Elementary were sent into lockdown here on Tuesday after an unidentified person told county authorities he was armed and outside the school, intending to harm … more
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Soudan’s siren back in action
SOUDAN- The mine siren, a long-time tradition in this area’s first and oldest mining town, has resumed its twice-daily sounding. The siren stopped working several years ago, and then needed to … more
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LTD’s winning bid for providing broadband coverage in northern St. Louis County includes the areas shadded in blue.
Troubled telecom faces state review
REGIONAL- The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) last week ordered an investigation of embattled telecom company LTD Broadband over concerns the small company may not be able to deliver on … more
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Council facing difficult budget work for 2023
ELY – The city’s budget committee released a proposed 2023 budget calendar Tuesday night and council members here were warned that difficult monetary decisions lay ahead in the coming … more
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Commerce: Cut electric rate hike by 55 percent
REGIONAL— Financial analysts with the state’s Department of Commerce (DOC) are recommending a sharp reduction in Minnesota Power’s request for higher electrical rates for its … more
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Familiar arguments at hearing to rescind mineral withdrawal
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Familiar arguments filled a House committee room here last Thursday as the Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee heard testimony and more than a bit of grandstanding on a … more
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Hux Broten smiles as he gets a hot dog while out fishing with his grandparents on Pike Bay on Saturday. The new floating hot dog stand proved a hit on opening day.
Opener Oddity
PIKE BAY- More than a few opening day anglers likely did a doubletake here on Saturday when they saw a hot dog cart and a woman wearing a hot dog costume floating by on the water. It was the launch, … more
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Odin Picard turns his pot into a helmet while waiting in line.
Old Settlers is booyah fun!
Old settlers, ranging in age from infants to 96-years old, gathered last Saturday at McKinley Park in Breitung Township for the annual community get-together which has been continuing for over 100 … more
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A montage of cover and story art from the iconic Time magazine cover from Aug. 12, 1973
Is Minnesota still “A state that works?”
It was 50 years ago this Sunday that Minnesota received a journalistic “atta-boy” of epic proportions, with a Time magazine cover story that heralded “The Good Life in … more
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Ely HRA to seek developer quotes for new housing
ELY- The Ely Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) approved the new housing feasibility study for the city at its Aug. 8 meeting, and gave executive director Joe Hiller the go-ahead to seek … more
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Screenwriter, director, actor, and producer of "A Winter Tale" Rhiana Yazzie (left) and Indigenous Film Night organizer Khayman Goodsky share a moment after Yazzie's post-film Q&A session.
Hopes high for future of Indigenous Film Night
FORTUNE BAY- A small but enthusiastic crowd gathered in the ballroom at Fortune Bay Resort Casino for the inaugural edition of Indigenous Film Night, a mini film festival celebrating the work of … more
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Township in a pickle over popular sport
GREENWOOD TWP- America’s fastest-growing sport is causing a ruckus in Greenwood Township. How to fairly split up reserved court time on the single tennis court in Greenwood between tennis … more
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Minnesota authors Lorna Landvik (left) and Sarah Stonich.
Writers on a roadtrip visit area libraries
ELY- Fall colors are always a good time to head “up north,” but for Minnesota authors Lorna Landvik and Sarah Stonich it was also a perfect time to talk about books and writing with eager … more
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