REGIONAL— The explosive growth in Minnesota’s solar power industry is continuing at an astonishing pace, as the Department of Commerce reported that the state added nearly as much new solar … more

ELY— The fallout from a New York Times Magazine article highlighting the ongoing debate over copper-nickel mining near Ely came fast and furious this past Friday, as unions, politicians, and others … more

GREENWOOD TWP- A decision by the Town Board here last December has embroiled the township in another investigation by the state’s division of OSHA. Jeff Maus, who state officials had earlier … more

TOWER— A Minneapolis-based firm that currently operates 11 marinas across Minnesota has signed a purchase agreement to acquire and renovate the Standing Bear Marina in Tower. The company, known … more

TOWER— Some city officials in Tower have been holding committee meetings in apparent violation of the state’s Open Meeting Law, by failing to provide required notice to the public, the media, and … more

REGIONAL– Congressman Rick Nolan may face a primary challenge from a DFLer with Iron Range roots who says she represents “the next generation” of Democrat. Leah Phifer, of Isanti, has launched … more

ELY – David and Amy Freeman, who spent the last year living in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness have returned home. The couple’s journey ended where it began, at the River Point Resort … more

GREENWOOD TWP- Greenwood Clerk Sue Drobac had a bit of explaining to do at Tuesday’s town board meeting after the township’s computer system was infected with malware. “A message came up on … more

REGIONAL— A first of its kind economic study has concluded that overnight visitors to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness spent approximately $57 million in communities around the edge of the … more

TOWER— A former city landfill is now for sale following city council action on Monday. The city will accept bids for the 5.8-acre site, located just west of Hoodoo Point Road, through the end of … more