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Timberjay photographer David Colburn captured images of the color and pagentry of Native regalia at the annual Sah-Gii-Bah-Gah powwow this past weekend at Nett Lake. Unseasonably warm temperatures … more

6/7/23

David Boswell (front) and Romney Olson kick up spray as they paddle during one stage of the Nett Lake Triathlon.

Triathletes few but mighty at Nett Lake

NETT LAKE- The Hawaii Ironman Triathlon is considered to be one of the world’s utmost tests of physical fitness and endurance with its 1.2 mile ocean swim, 56-mile bike route, and 13.1-mile … more

David Colburn | 6/7/23

Ely’s Coughlin sisters named all-conference

ELY— Sisters Rachel and Kate Coughlin both won all-conference honors for the just-completed Section 7A softball season. The sisters, both seniors, led the Timberwolves in a whole host of … more

Marshall Helmberger | 6/7/23

Ely freshman standout Jack Davies slides safely into second with a stolen base.

WOLVES, SO CLOSE

EVELETH—Ely’s baseball season ended on a heartbreaker Tuesday. Down 5-3 against top-seeded South Ridge, the Wolves were unable to score after loading the bases with nobody out in the top … more

David Colburn | 6/7/23

Thoughts on the growing wedge of wokeness

To listen to Florida governor and Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis and others of his ilk, the greatest enemy facing America today is, oddly enough, wokeness. DeSantis has declared war … more

David Colburn | 6/7/23

The magenta flowers of the bog laurel can be found in a bog near you.

BOG BLOOMERS

As in an old Thomas Hardy novel, the blooming of the heaths is an occasion for superlatives. The heaths, members of the family Ericaceae, are found in wet and cool environments across the Northern … more

Marshall Helmberger | 6/7/23

Northern long-eared bats were common in our region until a few years ago. Their disappearance is likely fueling growth in our mosquito population.

Bats are down, mosquitoes are up

A 2009 study by a pair of graduate students in Michigan may help to explain why everyone in the North Country seems to be complaining about the clouds of mosquitoes right now. Anyone who lives here, … more

Marshall Helmberger | 6/7/23

Take a Kid Fishing weekend is June 9-11

REGIONAL—Want to fish this weekend without a fishing license? Then take a kid with you. During Take a Kid Fishing weekend, which runs June 9-11, Minnesota residents can fish without licenses if … more

6/7/23

Aaron Kania of the National Forest Service spoke to the Ely City Council on June 6 about regional fire danger.

First license for cannabinoid sales goes to movie theater

ELY- The Ely City Council approved its first license application for the retailing of “on sale” cannabinoids, to Ely’s Historic State Theater. An “on sale” license … more

Catie Clark | 6/7/23

Spreading intolerance

This is a disturbing moment in American society as emerging forces seem intent on taking us down a dangerous path toward intolerance. It’s a destination we must avoid. We know that feelings of … more

6/7/23

Elevated lead levels found in some Ely water samples

ELY- The City of Ely tested twenty homes in August of 2022 for lead and found elevated levels of lead in drinking water in some homes and buildings. The City of Ely has been working closely with the … more

6/7/23

Dianna Goodsky-Hertig, left, Tom Spears and Lela Goodsky Correa unveil the portrait and plaque honoring their father, the late Bois Forte elder and spiritual advisor Gene Goodsky.

Band dedicates community room to Goodsky

NETT LAKE- Of all the voices heard at a dedication ceremony at the Bois Forte Government Center at Nett Lake last week, the late Bois Forte elder and spiritual adviser Gene Goodsky surely would have … more

David Colburn | 6/7/23

State mining rules mostly protective, says DNR

REGIONAL— The Department of Natural Resources has determined that the state’s non-ferrous mine siting rule is largely protective of the environment, but needs updating to better address … more

Marshall Helmberger | 6/7/23

VCS graduates ready for their next steps towards adulthood

TOWER- “I know I haven’t been at this school very long,” said senior Ashton Cook, “but I feel like every one of you is family. Before I came to this school, I didn’t … more

Jodi Summit | 6/7/23

Obituaries: June 9, 2023

Marius S. Petersen Marius Stenfeldt “Hank” Petersen, 95, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, due to complications from surgery. Hank did not want a funeral service … more

6/7/23

June 9, 2023 e-edition

6/7/23

The planned processing facility for the New Range copper-nickel proposal formerly PolyMet.

Army Corps revokes NorthMet wetlands permit

REGIONAL— The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has dealt a major blow to the prospects for the NorthMet copper-nickel venture proposed by NewRange Copper, formerly known as PolyMet Mining. On … more

Marshall Helmberger | 6/6/23 | 1 comment

Tradition links area’s past to the present

TOWER- While the Herb Lamppa Civic Center was not as full as in recent years, many took time out of their holiday weekend to honor and remember those who both gave their lives while in service to our … more

Jodi Summit | 6/1/23

A Boeing Chinook CH-47D helicopter drops its 2,500 gallons of water on a wildfire that started just west of the Ely Golf Course on Saturday, May 27.

Blaze scorches 20 acres near Ely

ELY- With red flag fire weather warnings posted across northern Minnesota, Ely had its first brush with a wildfire on the afternoon of Saturday, May 27. The fire was reported before 5 p.m. … more

Catie Clark | 5/31/23

Retired pastor still preaching of peace and joy

SOUDAN- H. Arthur (Art) Dale has served as a Lutheran pastor in our area for decades, and now in his retirement, and at 93 years of age, he is continuing to pass on his vision through his second … more

Jodi Summit | 5/31/23

Jim Taylor with the Cook VFW displays the colors during a Memorial Day event in Cook on Monday.

Honor and Respect

As area communities honored the nation's fallen military personnel on Monday, Memorial Day, Timberjay staff members were out capturing images of remembrance. more

Timberjay staff | 5/31/23

Sen. Grant Hauschild (l) and Rep. Roger Skraba (r) talk with BWCC director Adam Masloski about the recently completed legislative session.

Progress, but more to do for nursing homes

ELY— In the wake of the recently completed legislative session, area lawmakers met here with officials from the Boundary Waters Care Center to talk about how the session helped address the … more

Marshall Helmberger | 5/31/23

North Woods golfers Eli Smith and Tori Olson.

Smith, Olson heading to state tourney

FIELD TWP- North Woods golfers Tori Olson and Eli Smith are headed to the state tournament after turning in strong performances at the 7A sectional tournament in Virginia last week. Junior Olson was … more

David Colburn | 5/31/23

Ely first baseman Erron Anderson waits for the throw on a first base pick-off of a Carlton runner on Tuesday.

WOLVES ADVANCE

ELY— A slow start didn’t keep the fourth-seeded Timberwolves from notching back-to-back wins here on Tuesday to advance in the Section 7A baseball tournament. “It took a while to … more

Marshall Helmberger | 5/31/23

Talen Jarshaw dives safely back to first base on a pickoff play.

Grizzlies ousted from playoffs on 8-2 loss

CHERRY- The North Woods baseball team had the higher seed, but Cook County had the upper hand in Tuesday’s opening round game of the Section 7A tournament, bouncing the Grizzlies out of the … more

David Colburn | 5/31/23