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North Woods, NER to swap principals
REGIONAL- A new year will bring new leadership to two area schools, as North Woods Principal John Vukmanich and Northeast Range Principal Kelly Engman will swap roles beginning Jan. 1.North Woods … more
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A MnDOT snowplow was out working Hwy. 169 in heavy snow on Wednesday.
Winter wallop
REGIONAL— The area’s first major winter storm of the season struck with a vengeance on Wednesday with heavy, dense snow and considerable wind as a Colorado low moved across the Plains and … more
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Fire department again on the agenda in Greenwood
GREENWOOD TWP- The state of the Greenwood Fire Department was again the focus of the township’s regular monthly meeting.Long-time fire department members Mike Indihar and Tom Mortaloni spoke … more
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Hopes aired for new legislative session at board meeting
ELY- The prospects for the upcoming legislative session highlighted Monday night’s meeting of the ISD 696 school board here. The meeting proceeded with a quorum of four as members Chad Davis … more
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Judge rejects Twin Metals plea to hear lease case
REGIONAL— A Twin Metals legal gambit proved a dry hole this past week with the ruling by a federal judge rejecting the company’s plea that he hear their case challenging the Biden … more
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New area lawmakers get hefty to-do list
ELY— Two northeastern Minnesota legislators-elect were offered a lengthy to-do list at the Community Economic Development Joint Powers Board’s annual meeting held here on Monday. … more
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County levy to increase 4.39 percent for next year
REGIONAL— St. Louis County will levy $163.4 million next year, a 4.39-percent increase over 2022. How that will impact taxpayer’s property assessments will vary depending on changes on … more
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Obituaries: December 16, 2022
Norman K. Corey Norman Keith Corey, 93, of Lake Vermilion-Tower, died on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, at Essentia Health-Virginia. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Family services are … more
The city of Tower's sidewalk snowblower was struggling to clear the sidewalks Thursday after a combined two-day snowfall total in excess of a foot blanketed the area. The storm also caused widespread power outages.
Winter storm brings widespread power outages
REGIONAL— The first major winter storm of the season proved to be an over-performer in northern St. Louis County, where snow totals substantially exceeded predictions, leaving many areas with … more
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An artist’s depiction of the conversion of the former LTV mine site into a green energy hub.
Group offers new vision for former LTV site
REGIONAL— An environmental group that has fought the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine near Hoyt Lakes for years, is proposing to convert the former LTV site, including the processing plant … more
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Breitung works through busy agenda at Dec. 1 meeting
SOUDAN – Recreation and winter weather were a focus of the Breitung Township meeting held on Dec. 1.With the return of winter cold, Maintenance Supervisor Tom Gorsma reported that preparations … more
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Medical cannabis approved for two new conditions
REGIONAL- Minnesotans with irritable bowel syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder will soon be able to use medical cannabis to ease their conditions after the Minnesota Department of Health … more
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Council okays new ambulance purchase
TOWER— The city council here gave a unanimous green light at a special meeting on Monday to the purchase of a new ambulance before the end of the year. The council took the action at the … more
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Fae Laakkonen-Gaylord listens as Santa asks if she's been good during his weekend stopover in Orr for the Snow City Christmas celebration.
Sights and sounds
'Tis the season for holiday events in the North Country, and Timberjay photographer showed up at a couple of them this past week to snap some pics. more
The walls and roof are up on the new county garage now under construction in Kugler Township.
New public works garage taking shape
KUGLER TWP— The pre-cast walls and roof are up and the new St. Louis County public works garage here will soon be fully enclosed so crews can begin interior work perhaps ahead of the new year. … more
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Moratorium set on sale of cannabinoids
ELY - The Ely City Council voted at their Dec. 6 meeting to approve a moratorium on new permits for the sale of cannabinoid products derived from hemp until March 7, 2023, or until the city passes an … more
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Skraba’s 3A win confirmed by recount
REGIONAL– Republican Roger Skraba, of Ely, is headed to the Minnesota House as the District 3A representative after recounts confirmed his razor-thin victory over incumbent DFLer Rob Ecklund.A … more
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Posing with the new Ojibwe place names map at its Bois Forte Heritage Center unveiling are, from left, Bois Forte Band member and Ely Folk School board member Rick Anderson, center visitor services manager Kyle Littlewolf, center director Jaylen Strong, and EFS board member Paul Schurke.
Ojibwe map unveiling draws huge crowd
VERMILION RESERVATION- “Bazhidebii” is a word in Anishinaabemowin that means “it overflows,” according to The Ojibwe People’s Dictionary, and it’s an apt … more
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Ely City Council gets input on taxes
ELY - The Ely City Council heard a wide range of feedback from local residents during the annual Truth-in-Taxation hearing Tuesday night. Certain taxing entities in Minnesota, including … more
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Katie Erickson (left) and Nina Wycoff (right).
Northern Lights Salon opens on Tower’s Main Street
TOWER- They may be young, but these two women are bringing over a dozen years of experience to their new salon now open on Main Street. After working side-by-side at a salon in Virginia, … more
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MIDCO fiber internet goes live in Ely
ELY - MIDCO, the newest fiber internet provider operating in Ely, announced the start of fiber hookups on Monday. The firm, one of two fiber providers in the city, recently completed a two-year … more
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New state budget surplus projection tops $17 billion
REGIONAL- A state budget surplus once pegged at $7.7 billion has soared to a historic record of $17.6 billion for the upcoming biennium starting in 2023, giving the DFL-controlled Minnesota … more
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Obituaries: December 9, 2022
Brian C. Bakk Brian C. Bakk, 66, of Minneapolis, formerly of Cook, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9 at Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook. … more
Timberjay’s new Ely editor now on the job
ELY— The Timberjay’s new Ely editor will be on the job starting Friday, beginning her full-time coverage of news and events in the Ely area. Catherine “Catie” Helm-Clark and … more
High court hears arguments in PolyMet case
REGIONAL— Minnesota’s highest court heard arguments Wednesday that may or may not send a key permit for the proposed PolyMet mine back to square one. While the state’s nine top … more
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