REGIONAL— Once a decade, the U.S. Census has traditionally taken center stage as the federal government focuses its resources on this constitutionally-mandated effort to better understand who … more

REGIONAL— Obtaining a REAL ID driver’s license or identification card is challenging enough for most people. But for the many North Country residents who live in remote locations, where … more

REGIONAL- Anxiety over the educational implications of the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t dampened confidence among those in ISD 2142 that they will be ready to shift … more

ELY –As Ely students remained home this week due to the statewide school closure order, administration staff and teachers still reported to campus to meet several responsibilities.Gov. … more

ELY – If voters here approve a $10 million bond measure later this year, the Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation will kick in an additional $7 million towards a major facility … more

ELY – A presentation on the coronavirus planned for this week by the Ely Community Health Center at Tuesday Group was cancelled, ironically, because of the quickly spreading pandemic.In fact, … more

VIRGINIA- A synagogue built in 1909, which was lovingly restored over the last decade, has been donated to the Northern Lights Music Festival (NLMF) with the hope it will serve as a permanent … more

REGIONAL— In a dramatic pronouncement on Wednesday, Gov. Tim Walz announced a shelter-in-place order for all Minnesotans effective at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 27 through 5 p.m. on Friday, … more

NETT LAKE- The empty halls of Nett Lake School reverberated with the sounds of drums and singing Monday as a drum circle of five Bois Forte Ojibwe men shared songs of healing and protection with more … more

REGIONAL— State regulators of PolyMet Mining’s proposed NorthMet copper-nickel mine near Hoyt Lakes continued their losing streak in the courts on Monday. This time, it was the air … more