REGIONAL— There may be nearly three feet of snow on the ground in North Country, but it’s not too early to start thinking about warmer weather and a visit to the Boundary Waters Canoe … more

ELY – Following months of preparation and community-wide fundraising efforts, The Quiltmaker’s Gift is set to open Friday, Jan. 24 at Ely’s newly-renovated Historic State Theater. … more

REGIONAL— The Minnesota Supreme Court may well have its own opportunity to weigh in on the controversy over permits for PolyMet’s NorthMet copper-nickel mine project near Hoyt Lakes. … more

VERMILION RESERVATION- Excited voices echoed across the snowy landscape last Sunday as both young and old gathered here for the “Winter Indigenous Games.”  Led by ISD 706 Indian Ed … more

REGIONAL- Two area broadband projects, one serving the Bois Forte Reservation, and another serving Morcom Township as part of a broader initiative involving Paul Bunyan Communications, were among 30 … more

REGIONAL— While much of the focus of the Democratic presidential campaign remains on the early contests in Iowa and New Hampshire, the first votes of this presidential race have already been … more

TOWER— City officials here have managed to avoid a potential financial calamity. This past Thursday, members of the Legislative-Citizens Commission on Minnesota Resources, or LCCMR, voted … more

  REGIONAL— County snowplow drivers were set to be back on the job on Wednesday after members of the 168-member union representing drivers voted unanimously to accept a new offer from … more

TOWER- Ever wondered what it would be like to take those piano lessons you never had as a child? Vermilion Country School is looking for as many as nine area adults interested in doing a test run of … more

TOWER- The new computer lab at Vermilion Country School is open for community use, on days the school is in session, from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.VCS students will be trained to help give beginning … more