NETT LAKE - Everyone is back on the job at Bois Forte two months after the government shutdown forced layoffs and sharp cutbacks in some tribal services. Now, to lessen the financial strain in the … more

TOWER-SOUDAN— Results from water testing done by the state shows that the Tower-Breitung public water supply will likely need to add a secondary treatment system in the near future to improve … more

TOWER—The operational costs for the city of Tower’s ambulance service jumped sharply last year as a result of the department’s shift to paid on-call staffing, nearly eliminating the service’s … more

WINTON – An Ely man faces felony charges after allegedly crashing his vehicle in the parking lot of a Winton-area bar before abandoning three passengers, including one who was seriously injured. He … more

I remember the moment like it was yesterday. I’m seated at the kitchen table working on the week’s crossword puzzle. The phone rings. John, reclining in front of the TV not five feet away, picks … more

REGIONAL— For more than 20 years, Sandy Layman, of Grand Rapids, has worked to convince lawmakers in St. Paul that the Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation is more than a revolving … more

NETT LAKE - The paint brushes were out at the school here last Monday for a community art program designed to bring more education to locals on various art and art techniques. “There is no art … more

TOWER— In a surprise, two members of the Tower City Council announced their resignations this week. Kevin Fitton, who is designated as acting mayor, and Brooke Anderson— both elected in 2016— … more

ELY – An Ely school bus driver put his vehicle in park for the last time this spring, ending a career that spanned six full decades. Morris Janssen was honored at a reception last week for his time … more

REGIONAL— For most residents of St. Louis County, recycling waste is a matter of tossing our cans, bottles, and paper products in a big blue bin— and forgetting about it. Yet behind the scenes, … more