ELY— A group of Ely area residents and St. Louis County Commissioner Tom Rukavina have voluntarily withdrawn their lawsuit against Gov. Mark Dayton, although they reserve the right to re-file it in … more

REGIONAL— A new study suggests winter recreation in the Upper Midwest could be living on borrowed time, and the economic impacts of that reality could be significant in northeastern Minnesota. … more

ELY - This small town at the end of the road, in a brave and bold effort, is attempting to single-handedly turn a historically unpopular day, Tax Day, into a celebration of all that Ely has to offer … more

REGIONAL— Minnesota Power is asking the state’s Public Utilities Commission to approve rate increases that could eventually add $15 a month to the average residential power bill and $28 a month … more

SOUDAN- There were plenty of thoughts racing through Greg “Dusty” Dostert’s head as he watched his shop building engulfed in flames. But what was hurting him the most, he said, was knowing … more

TOWER— Law enforcement officials have arrested Jesse Lee Bonacci-Koski, 24, in connection with a fatal house fire that took the life of 11-month old Bentley Joe Lewis Koski on Wednesday. Police have arrested the 24-year-old on charges of second degree manslaughter, more

REGIONAL— PolyMet’s submission of an application for a permit to mine is a milestone, according to the company officials, but it will likely be many months, and possibly more than a year, before … more

REGIONAL— A meeting in Duluth last Thursday came down to a show of force by both supporters and opponents of a proposal to withdraw 234,000 acres of federal land in the Superior National Forest … more

Editor’s Note: The following is an analysis of the potential economic risks associated with copper-nickel mining in the Ely area. It relies heavily on census data, county records, election results, … more

ELY – The State of Minnesota is not in the habit of borrowing money to pay for city street projects. Minnesota State Senator Tom Bakk forcefully reminded Ely Mayor Chuck Novak of that fact of … more