ELY – St. Louis County commissioner candidates Bernie Mettler and Paul McDonald found many areas of agreement during a candidates forum held here this past Thursday. Both men are vying for the … more

Tina Brown Tina Hardy Brown, 50, of Soudan, died on Monday, Sept. 3, 2018, in Essentia Health Virginia after a valiant fight with cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. … more

Viola E. Lamppa Viola Eleanor Lamppa, 99, of Embarrass, died on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, at Essentia Health in Virginia. A private family memorial service will be held. Viola’s natural sense … more

Muriel G. Lamken Muriel G. Thierer Lamken, 95, of Tower, passed away on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, at the Virginia Regional Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, … more

Conrad Rones A Celebration of Life for Conrad Rones will be held on Saturday, Sept. 1 at 12 noon at McKinley Park Campground. Conrad Joseph Rones, 79, of Soudan, entered into rest at St. Mary’s … more

Jack M. Jensen Jack Martin Jensen, 80, of LaMoure, N.D., formerly of Ely and Tower, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018, at St. Rose Care Center in LaMoure. A memorial service for Jack will be … more

Harold L. Fuson Harold L. Fuson, 77, of Soudan, passed away at his home on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018. A Celebration of Life for Hal will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18 at Immanuel Lutheran … more

Marjorie J. Marwick Marjorie Joyce “Margie” Marwick, 68, of Tower, died on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, at the Boundary Waters Care Center in Ely in the care of Essentia-East Range Hospice. A … more

Audrey I. Bakk Audrey I. Schelde Bakk, 84, of Cook, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 23, 2018, at the Cook Hospital. Per Audrey’s wishes, a private graveside service will be held at the … more

Harry A. Enzmann Harry A. Enzmann, 104, of Cook, passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018, at the Cook Hospital and Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 28 at … more