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Fix for state’s unemployment account finally inked

REGIONAL— After months of political wrangling, the Legislature finally agreed last week on a measure that will provide $2.73 billion to replenish the state’s unemployment insurance (UI) … more

Marshall Helmberger | 5/4/22

Ely senior pitcher Mason Davis winds during last Friday’s game with North Woods.

Wolves blank Grizzlies

ELY— The Timberwolves’ senior pitcher Mason Davis put on a star performance during Ely’s home opener last Friday as he struck out eight and held North Woods to just two hits on … more

Marshall Helmberger | 5/4/22

The Grizzlies’ Helen Koch and Skyler Yernatich celebrate after Yernatich drove home the game-winning run against MI-B.

Grizzlies collect two road wins

FIELD TWP- With the weather finally cooperating a bit, the North Woods softball team stayed perfect on the season by collecting road wins at Mt. Iron-Buhl and Floodwood this week.The Grizzlies played … more

David Colburn | 5/4/22

Ely’s Kate Coughlin slides safe into second on a steal attempt during last Thursday’s contest with Deer River.

Wolves rack up three straight home wins

ELY – The Timberwolves softball team improved to 4-0 on the season on Tuesday after notching their third straight home victory against Mesabi East. It was the second straight nail-biter for … more

Keith Vandervort | 5/4/22

Wolves look good in 5-2 loss to South Ridge

ELY— The Timberwolves faced the odds-on favorite to win the section on Tuesday, and held up well in a 5-2 loss. “This was a great effort by our guys today,” said Ely Head Coach … more

Marshall Helmberger | 5/4/22

The Pike River in Vermilion Lake Township was well outside its banks this week, the result of recent rains and snowmelt.

From drought to deluge

REGIONAL— An exceptionally wet April has turned drought to deluge across the North Country, leaving water seemingly everywhere this week as rain and remaining snowmelt raised water levels in … more

Marshall Helmberger | 5/4/22

Ice-off in time for opener? You betcha!

So, in using all the prognosticating tools at my disposal— you know, the Weather Channel, years of research by the locals, my crystal ball, I predict that the ice will be off Lady V by fishing … more

April Wamhoff | 5/4/22

A researcher with the Voyageurs Wolf Project holds one of two wolf pups tagged from one of the packs they’re studying near Voyageurs National Park.

Voyageurs Wolf Project tags first pups of spring

VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK— Researchers with the Voyageurs Wolf Project have tagged their first new wolf pups of the spring. In a posting on Instagram this week, the researchers posted photos of … more

Marshall Helmberger | 5/4/22

Airport trauma and adventures in Great Britain

Before I get too far into my Great Britain story I have to say... air travel in 2022 is not easy, even within the United States. A few days past Easter, I traveled by car to Missouri to visit my … more

Scarlet Stone | 5/4/22

Altenburg’s ax-grinding

“Creating quite a bit of conflict without stating all the facts.” That was the Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board’s take, issued in an official report last summer, on the … more

5/4/22

Obituaries: May 6, 2022

Ira G. White “Menoominikeijin” Ira G. “Mike” White “Menoominikeijin”, 83, of Embarrass, died on Friday, April 15, 2022, in his home of natural causes. A memorial … more

5/4/22

EPA: Don’t reinstate PolyMet wetlands permit

REGIONAL— The federal Environmental Protection Agency has dealt PolyMet’s proposed NorthMet mine a potentially crippling blow. In a 47-page opinion issued to the U.S. Army Corps of … more

Marshall Helmberger | 5/4/22 | 1 comment

North Woods Class of 2020 cap and gown pick-up [Photo gallery]

FIELD TWP- The senior class of North Woods School picked up their caps, gowns, and regalia for graduation on Friday, May 8. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, students drove through one of two lines in … more

David Colburn | 5/14/20

Cook Volunteer Firefighter Jon Rothluetner helps Grant Bixby Meehan, 8, hoist a hefty hose at the mock firehouse.

National Night Out in Cook entertains in the rain [Photo gallery]

COOK – Residents sprinkled into the Cook Community Center grounds before the rain hit Tuesday during National Night Out. The event took place from 5 to 8 p.m. Families visited with local law … more

Crystal Dey | 8/8/19

Horsing around at the North Star Stampede [Photo gallery]

The North Star Stampede once again entertained fans during the three days event in Effie, July 26-28. Pictured are a few of the riders showing off their skills for the crowd. more

8/1/19