GREENWOOD TWP—Residents here, on a 27-22 vote, opted to keep the township’s levy at $150,000 for 2020. That vote came despite a recommendation by the town board to boost the township’s tax … more

ELY – A gasoline leak, originating from a broken underground feed line at the Holiday Station on Sheridan Street, led to thousands of gallons of gasoline leaking into the city’s sanitary and … more

REGIONAL—Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson lobbed the political equivalent of a hand grenade into the DFL gubernatorial contest when she announced on Monday that she will run for governor, … 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— In a long and contentious meeting on Monday, the city council here may well have ended its involvement in the long-planned town home project at the city’s harbor by approving yet another … more

COOK- Just seven months after closing its doors “permanently,” the Montana Café is welcoming guests once again. Megan Brodeen, after hearing that the Montana was closing, quickly jumped on … more

ELY— Shopko announced this week that all of its remaining stores will be closing later this year. All stores, including the 38,000-square-foot Shopko Hometown here are expected to close by … more

REGIONAL— Federal forest management has become the latest flash point between environmental groups and supporters of industry, and this time it’s backers of industry, including Eighth District … more

TOWER— The city’s auditor offered a mixed report on the city of Tower’s 2017 finances on Monday. While noting that the financial information was complete enough to allow for an unmodified … more

TOWER- Despite heated objections by committee and council member Steve Abrahamson, the city of Tower’s grievance committee has upheld a complaint filed by Clerk-Treasurer Linda Keith against the … more