ST. PAUL- State health officials this morning (Tuesday) halted administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in Minnesota today after the Centers for Disease Control and Food and Drug … more

REGIONAL- Spring has finally arrived; however, before spring “green up” is also when the region is at the highest risk for wildfire. Now is the time to get outside, enjoy the fresh air, … more

WINTON-The former city jail here, built in the 1890s, met its demise last week when the brick landmark toppled in a cloud of dust as the owner demolished the building.Kathie Hill bought the property … more

The Ely Chamber of Commerce is hosting its first-ever Drive-thru Job Fair on Thursday, April 15 from 3 to 5:30 p.m.  For the past two weeks, the Chamber has actively sought information about job … more

REGIONAL – What sets apart the Minnesota Department of Health’s newest effort to address the evolving opioid epidemic isn’t a new take on harsh but sterile statistics. The way to … more

ELY – The local music scene is mourning the loss of Earl Bulinski this week. Word of his death, at age 72, swept over this community last weekend.Earl and his wife, Sharon, spent their winters … more

TOWER- Members of the Tower Ambulance Commission are still reluctant to agree to an increase of the per capita subsidy amount, currently set at $15, for the ambulance replacement fund.At the … more

ELY - The Ely school district administrative team late last week extended distance learning for all students in grades 6-12 until Monday, April 12, due to the continued spiking of positive … more

ELY – As a variety of high-speed fiber projects get off the ground here, a long-time cable provider recently announced they want to join the party as competition increases. Existing cable and … more

COOK- In a year turned topsy-turvy by the coronavirus pandemic, hospitals faced new and difficult challenges, that for some threatened their very existence.But when all was said and done with 2020, … more