VERMILION RESERVATION- It will take the efforts of many, including community members, health care providers, treatment professionals, law enforcement, and governments to stem the rising costs of … more

ELY – The first weekend of the 25th annual Ely Winter Festival offered a mixed bag of weather and a variety of activities for residents and visitors. Last Thursday dawned with temperatures well … more

REGIONAL— Hundreds of North Country residents turned out to precinct caucuses on Tuesday to have their say in the selection of their party’s candidates and the creation of their party’s … more

REGIONAL— Barring a significant change in the weather, the North Country deer population looks poised for a fourth-straight milder-than-usual winter— and that should allow for continued growth in … more

REGIONAL— The results are in on the benefits of early learning for young children. Several recent studies, including long-term research, from across the U.S. have shown that children, particularly … more

ELY – The community at the end of the road pops the cork on its 25th annual Winter Festival beginning on Thursday, Feb. 1, and running through Sunday, Feb. 11. “We’re adding new events … more

TOWER- Ashley Thaemert has always loved art, though her passion was sled dogs. But it was her love of her sled dogs that has jump-started her art career. “Last August [2016],” she said, “I … more

GREENWOOD— The town board chair here says he was the target of a verbal assault, including profanity, by the city of Tower’s ambulance director, Steve Altenburg, after he commented favorably on a … more

VERMILION RESERVATION- Bois Forte Tribal Chairman Cathy Chavers talked about the tough decisions made by the tribal council this past year at the 2018 State of the Band Address, held Jan. 25 at … more

REGIONAL— The St. Louis County Board has given preliminary approval of grants totaling $727,750 in state funds for continuing the fight against aquatic invasive species. The Lake Vermilion and … more