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LeRoy C. HolmesLeRoy Cecil Holmes, 88, of Soudan, died on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, at the Cardigan Ridge Senior Living in Little Canada. A memorial celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. …
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11/9/22
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TOWER- There are four open seats on the Tower City Council for Tuesday’s election, but only one seat, the open two-year term, has more than one candidate running.Current Mayor Dave Setterberg, …
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Jodi Summit
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11/3/22
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COOK- In some election years, the number of candidates for Cook City Council have only equalled the number of seats available. But this year, six candidates are vying for three council positions.The …
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David Colburn
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11/3/22
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ELY— The city council here gave the green light to the acquisition of the state Department of Revenue building on Miner’s Drive, marking a major step forward toward a new childcare center …
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Marshall Helmberger
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11/3/22
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ELY— Longstanding plans for a recreational and wellness center here took a hit from the COVID-19 pandemic. But one of the side effects of shutdowns sparked by the initial arrival of the disease …
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Marshall Helmberger
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11/3/22
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Halloween is always fun, but an extra boost in temperatures on Monday made it possible for trick-or-treaters to show off their costumes at their finest. Timberjay photgraphers were in Ely, Tower, and …
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Timberjay staff
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11/2/22
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REGIONAL— North Country voters will head to the polls on Tuesday to cast ballots in a number of closely contested races at both state and local levels.Nearly 550,000 Minnesotans have requested …
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David Colburn
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11/2/22
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MT. IRON— More than 100 people, including both of Minnesota’s U.S. Senators turned out here to pay homage to the past and highlight the future of green energy employment on the Iron Range …
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REGIONAL— The two leading candidates in Minnesota’s Eighth District congressional race held a spirited debate in Hibbing last Friday, sponsored by the Hibbing Area Chamber of …
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DULUTH– Area runners made an impression at last week’s sectional competition at Duluth’s Lester Park Golf Course, and they’ll have a chance to do it again as they head to the …
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Rachel Brophy
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11/2/22
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DULUTH- North Woods runner Evelyn Brodeen, competing with the South Ridge Panthers, turned in the race of her life last week, winning the Section 7A cross-country meet and qualifying for state …
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David Colburn
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11/2/22
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ELY- Earlier this year, the North Woods volleyball team was the first team to win a single set against Ely, ending a run that had lasted for the first several matches of the season. Last Friday, the …
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David Colburn
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11/2/22
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FIELD TWP- The North Woods volleyball team hosted Mt. Iron-Buhl for a second-round match in the 7A Sectional tournament on Wednesday, Oct. 26, and the Grizzlies picked up their final win of the …
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David Colburn
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11/2/22
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REGIONAL— Deer hunters will have their work cut out for them when they head to their stands for Saturday’s opener of the regular firearms deer season. “It’s going to be …
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It’s the opening of the regular firearms deer season in our area on Saturday and, like most recent years, the Department of Natural Resources is putting out its annual safety message. I know …
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Marshall Helmberger
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11/2/22
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COOK- An open house at the U.S. Forest Service’s LaCroix District office in Cook held Thursday, Oct. 27, provided an opportunity for the public to welcome some recent additions to the Superior …
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David Colburn
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11/2/22
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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 …
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11/2/22
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For the past few months, as the country has slogged through the murky waters of mid-term election campaigning, I’ve struggled with a frequent need to “do something!” I guess the …
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ELY – The primaries held back in August narrowed the field to two well-known Ely names vying to be named the next mayor of Ely in next Tuesday’s election. Both Heidi Omerza and Paul Kess …
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Rachel Brophy
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11/2/22
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One of the questions that every voter should be asking themselves as they head to the polls next Tuesday is whether to vote on the status of the country, the state, or their community today, or on …
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COOK- Manufactured wood products company LP Solutions announced plans for continued expansion at an investors meeting Monday, but once again the company’s Cook facility wasn’t in their …
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David Colburn
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11/2/22
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SOUDAN- DNR Area Supervisor Joe Majerus met with the Breitung Town Board on Oct. 27 to discuss options for a new Off-Road Vehicle (OHV) trail spur connecting the planned OHV Campground in the Lake …
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Jodi Summit
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11/2/22
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TOWER— About 15 people came to the civic center here on Thursday night to weigh-in on different options for walking connections and potential recreational improvements around the city’s …
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Marshall Helmberger
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11/2/22
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REGIONAL- The Minnesota Next Generation Nursing Assistant initiative, a program which provides free training, books, uniforms, and exams for aspiring Certified Nurse Assistants, will continue to be …
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David Colburn
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11/2/22
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Franklin G. Gornick Franklin Guy Gornick, 73, longtime resident of Soudan, died peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in his home with family at his side. A family-directed celebration of life was …
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11/2/22
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