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Wahlsten Rd. house destroyed in fire
VERMILION LAKE TWP- A rural home here was destroyed by fire last Thursday afternoon, Feb. 29, as the result of an apparent chimney fire that quickly spread to the building’s attic. Paul … more
ATVs drivers involved in two area incidents
REGIONAL- Two ATV incidents, including one with serious injuries, kept emergency responders on the run last week. On Friday evening, March 1, the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office responded to … more
State projects $3.7 billion budget surplus
REGIONAL – Minnesota legislators have an even larger budget surplus than anticipated to work with this session. The Minnesota Department of Management and Budget (MMB) released its February … more
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Township elections set for Tuesday, March 12
REGIONAL- The township election season has been quiet except for Greenwood Township, where all three incumbents filed for reelection, but all three will be facing challengers. Township elections are … more
Tickets for Fiddler on the Roof selling fast
ELY- The widely acclaimed musical, “Fiddler on the Roof,” which has captivated audiences for 60 years, is set to open in Ely beginning Thursday, March 14 at the Vermilion Fine Arts … more
Obituaries: March 8, 2024
Michael D. Swor With gratefulness for a life well-lived, we announce the peaceful passing of Michael David Swor, 74, of St. Paul, Minn., and Naples, Fla., on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. In the spirit of … more
Morse-Fall Lake firefighters work to douse the blaze at the home of Carol Lindbeck, of rural Ely.
One dead in Shagawa Lake house fire
MORSE TWP- An as-yet unidentified individual died in a house fire here on Sunday afternoon. While the name of the deceased had not yet been released as of press time, the home, located at 1406 Grant … more
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Greenwood pressured to contribute to ambulance
TOWER- Greenwood Town Board Chair John Bassing faced some of the toughest pushback to date at a meeting of the Tower Ambulance Commission here on Monday as members of the commission repeatedly urged … more
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Curt Moon, in full regalia, leads dancers during a powwow last Friday at Vermilion Country School in Tower. The powwow was educational in nature and provided students with details behind the tradition and the many styles used by dancers.
Learning the powwow way
TOWER- Curt Moon, a veteran and elder, led the dancers into the makeshift arena in the commons area at Vermilion Country School. The Lake Vermilion Singers drum group was seate d at the center. A … more
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Babbitt EMS steers clear of controversy
BABBITT— At a time when many of the region’s small town ambulance services are struggling financially, Babbitt’s city-run service is managing to keep its head above water, while … more
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District to cut 11 teacher positions
TOWER- After saying for months that staff reductions were on the table due to budgetary concerns, ISD 2142 Superintendent Reggie Engebritson delivered the bad news to school board members at … more
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Grant Hauschild
Hauschild seeks $180 million to rural ambulance crisis
REGIONAL- Calling the lack of funding and personnel for rural Minnesota ambulance services a crisis, Sen. Grant Hauschild joined other legislators and emergency responders last week in a press … more
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WELY looks at returning to the airwaves in April
ELY- After a wait of a year and a half, WELY, Ely’s radio station, may soon be coming back to life. “We’ll be getting back on the air in early to mid-April,” said local radio … more
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CDC to loosen COVID isolation rules
REGIONAL- The Centers for Disease Control is reportedly considering changing its COVID isolation guidelines so that infected people would no longer need to stay home if they’ve been fever free … more
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Conditions prompt Pulsar Helium to change drilling method
BABBITT- Pulsar Helium Inc. announced an update on their Topaz helium exploration project southeast of Babbitt. The firm is in the process of changing the drilling method on the Jetstream #1 … more
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Ely’s “Frozen” ticket sales topped $11,500
ELY- The final curtain may have dropped over a month ago on Ely high school’s production of “Disney’s Frozen, The Broadway Musical;” but the final business of the musical … more
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Obituaries: March 1, 2024
Christina Premo Christina Premo, 56, lost her strong fight on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. She took her last breaths in her sleep while surrounded by the ones she loved most. She was blessed to be able … more
GOP lawmaker seeks to expand taconite assistance area
REGIONAL— North Country lawmakers are challenging a bid by Republican Sen. Jason Rarick to bring portions of Carlton and Pine Counties under the umbrella of the Taconite Assistance Area (TAA), … more
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A typical cabin produced by Tinde Hytter, which currently operates only in Scandinavia. The company has been in talks for months about entering the U.S. market with a plant in Tower. Tinde homes will be part of the new development.
TEDA OKs land sale for development on Marjo site
TOWER— The Tower Economic Development Authority has approved a development agreement that calls for the creation of the largest single residential development in the city’s history. The … more
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Ozzie Reif has turned his Ely MItten Project into a full-time mitten-making operation.
Ely mitten maker has things in hand
ELY- Ely’s fabled outdoors has spawned yet another entrepreneur and his cold weather apparel has already found a home at McMurdo Station in Antarctica and will be worn in the upcoming Iditarod … more
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Embarrass Fire Chief Tom Martin and firefighter Eric Garman display photos of the creation of their new fire truck at the recent winter festival at Timber Hall.
DIY fire and rescue
EMBARRASS- Most North Country residents are used to doing things themselves, and that attitude and experience proved essential for the Embarrass Fire Department, which recently built its own fire … more
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Who’s who in the presidential primary zoo?
REGIONAL- With little fanfare, absentee early voting for Minnesota’s March 5 Super Tuesday presidential primary opened on Friday, Jan. 19, with a total of 19 candidates vying for delegates for … more
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Roger Skraba (in jersey) talks to a voter during the 2022 showing of “2000 Mules,” which falsely claimed to show evidence of systematic voter fraud in the 2020 election. Skraba used the film as a campaign kickoff event in 2022.
“2000 Mules” group admits it has no evidence
REGIONAL— The group behind a 2022 film viewed by hundreds of North Country residents and used as a campaign kick-off by GOP Rep. Roger Skraba, has admitted to a Georgia judge that it has no … more
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Lois Roskoski
Both incumbent Greenwood supervisors facing challengers
GREENWOOD TWP- Voters in the upcoming Greenwood Township election have some choices to make with two supervisor seats and one clerk seat on the ballot for the March 12 township election. Craig … more
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Bill to prohibit sale of human bones receives hearing
REGIONAL- When someone donates their body to science after their death, they likely never dream that their ultimate resting place would be on the mantle of someone’s fireplace, but sales of … more
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