REGIONAL— Minnesotans generally share a sense of pride about the quality of life here in the North Star state— but it turns out we’re not alone. Around the country, Minnesota is regularly … more

ELY - The ride-sharing app craze of Uber and Lyft has yet to hit Ely, but a distinctly Northwoods-specific ride-sharing service called Canoeber (“It’s like Uber, but for canoes”) launched, so … more

REGIONAL— Eighth District Congressman Rick Nolan has joined forces with Sen. Bernie Sanders to introduce legislation that would make public colleges and universities in the U.S. tuition-free for … more

REGIONAL— What a difference a week can make. Temperatures in the 60s and overnight lows well above the freezing mark in recent days have sent signs of winter packing and raised hopes that the ice … more

REGIONAL— In recent years, tribal governments have become far more outspoken in their opposition to developments that threaten water quality on tribal lands. But for years, tribes have not had … more

ELY – The Dog Days of Summer appear to have arrived in Ely. Two dog-on-dog attacks in the city of Ely last week prompted Police Chief John Lahtonen to request an update to the city’s fee … more

BREITUNG TWP— Minnesotans may have to wait until next spring to make use of the new campground at the Lake Vermilion Soudan Underground Mine State Park. With the summer winding down, the Department … more

SH RIVER— When a theoretical physicist hatches an idea to test a new and ethereal theory on the nature of the universe, it’s up to Bill Miller to figure out how to convert theory to nuts, bolts, … more

ELY— It’s been just over half a century since the last mine closed in Ely, but the tradition of mining remains deeply embedded in both culture and identity for many residents of the community. … more

REGIONAL— Paul McDonald is widely known across the region as a teacher and a basketball coach. He’d soon like to be known as a county commissioner. McDonald, an Iron Range native and longtime … more