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Members of the Oshikii Giizhik Singers performed recently at Vermilion Country School in Tower.
Singing group uses drums and song to teach Native culture
TOWER- The echoes of rhythmic drumming replaced the usual sounds of students at work here last week. It was all part of a performance by members of the Oshikii Giizhik Singers, a community of Ojibwe … more
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Economists project budget surplus, but future deficits loom
ST. PAUL—Minnesota state economists Wednesday projected that the surplus for the next state budget will be $616 million, far less than legislators have become accustomed to and signaling a … more
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Arrowhead EMS group awarded major grant
REGIONAL- Emergency medical service in northeast Minnesota scored a big win this week from the U.S. Department of Transportation with a $5 million award to implement advanced telemedicine services in … more
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Ely almost ready to finalize cannabis ordinance
ELY- The Ely City Council stuffed three hearings around its regular meeting on Tuesday, one on the new cannabis ordinances, one on a change in the zoning code concerning slope stability along Miners … more
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County approves cannabis ordinance to take effect Jan. 1
REGIONAL- The St. Louis County Board gave its final approval last week to an ordinance regulating cannabis businesses in the county. The ordinance goes into effect January 1, 2025, and covers the … more
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Legal disputes delay social equity cannabis lottery
REGIONAL- The rollout of Minnesota’s adult-use cannabis industry took a significant hit last week when a Ramsey County judge indefinitely delayed Tuesday’s planned social equity cannabis … more
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Walz taps ARPA funds to help food shelves
REGIONAL- With Minnesota food shelves nearing the end of a third consecutive year of record visits, Gov. Tim Walz dipped into the state’s American Rescue Plan Act funding to authorize $5 … more
This sign erected along Breezy Point Rd. was replaced soon after it was altered.
Speed limit dispute leads to criminal charges
GREENWOOD TWP— A disagreement over the rights of a road association here to determine the speed limit on a public road has led to criminal charges against a township resident. Mark Drobac is … more
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The Well Being Development's Clubhouse will host an open house on Friday.
Well Being hosting an open house on Friday, Dec. 6
ELY- After a year’s efforts, Well Being Development’s Clubhouse has now moved into its forever home, the Northern Lights House at 248 N. Third Ave E. in Ely. The Clubhouse is a place of … more
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Parties argue their cases in Silver Rapids court hearing
DULUTH- The developers behind a controversial renovation and expansion of Silver Rapids Resort may have surrendered their conditional use permit and preliminary plat, issued by Lake County back in … more
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Santa gives a big wave during last year’s Orr Snow City Parade. This year’s parade is on Dec. 7.
‘Tis the BUSY season
REGIONAL—If you can’t find something fun to do over the next several days, you’re just not trying. With somewhat milder temperatures forecast for Saturday and Sunday, it should be a … more
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Obituaries: December 6, 2024
Jodi LeeAnn Naykki Jodi LeeAnn (Lewis) Naykki, 49, died Nov. 4, 2024, in Duluth, from a brief but aggressive illness. Her loving husband of 24 years, Brian, was by her side. Jodi was born Dec. 7, … more
DNR suspends review of NewRange proposal
REGIONAL— The Department of Natural Resources has issued a temporary stay of a contested case proceeding ordered by the state’s Supreme Court to assess the viability of the use of … more
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Pertussis cases spike in state and St. Louis County
REGIONAL- Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is at a ten-year high in both St. Louis County and across the state. The most recent statistics, issued on Nov. 21, show 1,969 pertussis cases … more
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Cook will get new economic development authority
COOK- When the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation board set up a multi-million dollar loan fund to help flood-damaged Cook businesses get back on their feet, they also set in motion something … more
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Rejections spark controversy ahead of license lottery
REGIONAL- Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management, or OCM, has ignited a firestorm of criticism after rejecting two-thirds of applicants vying for the state’s first social equity … more
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2025 Ely Winter Festival pins now available
ELY- The North Country’s biggest mid-winter bash — the Ely Winter Festival — is set for Feb. 6-16, and the board of directors and their small army of volunteers are hard at work to … more
Consumers warned to be wary of scams during the holidays
REGIONAL- ‘Tis the season to be jolly, unless you’re the victim of an increasing number of scams during the holiday season. The Minnesota Department of Commerce issued multiple scam … more
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Jess Edberg, executive director of the Dorothy Molter Museum (left), and Lisa Ledel, Well Being Development operations coordinator (right), during a networking exercise at the Ely for Ely Conference.
Conference aims to build connections in community
ELY- The Ely for Ely Conference, held Nov. 18 at the Grand Ely Lodge, brought over 70 Ely-area community leaders together at the Grand Ely Lodge to network and build connections to help make Ely an … more
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Obituaries: November 29, 2024
Alan Sam Alan Sam, 42, of Duluth, formerly of Tower, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. A wake was held on Sunday, Nov. 24 and a traditional service was held on Monday, Nov. 25, both at the … more
Flood waters rise in front ot the Cook Public Library in June, eventually flooding the building and causing extensive damage.
Cook hopeful for new library
COOK- Presented with three options for the flood-damaged Cook Public Library and a need for an immediate response, Cook City Council members on Thursday chose the only one that appeared to make sense … more
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A pilot project to supplement Tower ambulance services with roving paramedics from Virginia is raising concerns about the long-term viability of the arrangement due to extra charges for the service.
Tower cool over fees for sprint medics
REGIONAL— The future of an emergency medical response pilot project in the Tower area remains uncertain even as the project is slated to begin sometime early next year in Cook, Orr, and Nett … more
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Roose reaches out to area businesses
REGIONAL- Behind every Iron Range small business is a local entrepreneur willing to risk their own time and investment to create a new venture. Because small businesses dominate the regional economy, … more
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Crystal Schlueter poses near a display of her award-winning recipe at the Zup’s store in Tower.
The recipe master
BABBITT- Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom soup is a Minnesota Thanksgiving meal must-have for many generations of area families, including Crystal Schlueter’s of Babbitt. Crystal also happens … more
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Region seeing big spike in COVID?
REGIONAL- Northeastern Minnesota appears to be the epicenter for the latest surge in COVID activity, with a 224 percent increase in the viral load in wastewater in the region. That spike in the … more
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