KABETOGAMA- The sixth annual Voyageurs Star Party will bring two nights of stargazing, storytelling, music, paddling, and family activities to Voyageurs National Park on Friday and Saturday, Sept. …

The Ely Police Department organized last week’s Community Night Out event, with fun for the whole family at Whiteside Park. Here are a few of the scenes from a fun evening, captured by Timberjay …

CRANE LAKE- A century of family history drew well over 500 people to Handberg’s Marina on Saturday, Aug. 1, filling a sprawling dining tent and keeping lines moving steadily for food and ice cream …

GREENWOOD TWP- For the second year in a row, the Tower-Soudan Historical Society, in conjunction with Gruben’s Marina, hosted a summer bash event. The event is a chance to share Tower-Soudan …

BUYCK- Fifty years of service, community support, and tradition came together Saturday as the Buyck Fire Department and EMS held its annual benefit auction and pork and corn feed. The festivities …

COOK- A group of young artists gathered around a table at Northwoods Friends of the Arts recently, preparing to turn painted eggshells into miniature mosaics. Instructor Mary Lou Ellison began by …

VERMILION RESERVATION- A farmers market is a place for local growers to sell their goods, but it is also a place to educate and share resources about local and traditional foods. Niibin means “it …

REGIONAL- Area artist Thomas McDonald, who creates artwork on found metal objects and signs, relies on events like the Blueberry Art Festival. He was among many local artists and crafters placed in …

EFFIE- The weather for the 71st annual North Star Stampede in Effie last weekend was almost as unpredictable as the twists and turns of a bucking bronc. An unexpected front moved through Friday, with …

TOWER- Jason Lennox has a personal interest in mental health and addiction. He personally struggled with both in his younger years, and in 2010 entered treatment. “Treatment saved me,” he said, …

EFFIE- The grandstands at North Star Ranch will come alive once again this weekend as one of northern Minnesota’s longest-running traditions returns for its 71st year. The North Star Stampede opens …

BREITUNG TWP- Old Settlers is all about families and friends, both old and new. The picnic is an annual tradition, started by the mining company over 100 years ago as a celebration for their …

This year’s Festival of Skalds, located in Angora, attracted a record crowd this past weekend, even though it was moved from its August past. The event will now be held the third weekend in July in …

TOWER— Despite heavy smoke and low visibility from the BWCAW fires wreaking havoc in Ely and creeping across the region, roughly three dozen area youth and two dozen area guides took to Lake …

REGIONAL- Area residents and visitors will have a chance to help document the rich diversity of life in Voyageurs National Park next month as Voyageurs Conservancy and the National Park Service host …

ANGORA- Longtime Festival of Skalds fans who automatically think “August” will want to reset their calendars this year. The popular Old Norse-themed Renaissance festival has permanently moved to …

COOK- Melissa Rabas stood inside Mel’s Bistro on Monday, surrounded by Cook Chamber of Commerce representatives and supporters gathered to formally welcome her new restaurant to the community. The …

BREITUNG TWP- The annual Vermilion Range Old Settlers Reunion and Picnic will be held on Saturday, July 18, at McKinley Park Campground. Booyah served at 12 noon sharp. Booyah is a beef, pork, and …

Murals are a unique form of artwork. They are, by definition, large, and painted directly onto a wall, ceiling, or other large, usually flat, surface. They are also one of the oldest forms of art, …

The crowds were huge and the parades long and festive for Tower and Ely's July 4th celebrations, and Timberjay photographers were on hand to capture the activity.

TOWER- This year’s Vermilion Run saw a record turnout, with about 250 registered for the 5K and 70 for the 10K, plus over 30 children tackling the one-mile fun run. There were 75 runners registered …

BREITUNG TWP- The annual Vermilion Range Old Settlers Reunion and Picnic will be held on Saturday, July 18, at McKinley Park Campground. Booyah served at 12 noon sharp. Booyah is a beef, pork, and …

ELY- Thirty-two years after Northern Lakes Arts Association first brought “Jesus Christ Superstar” to Ely, the groundbreaking rock opera returns with a fresh vision that asks a timeless question. …

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue is usually reserved for weddings, but it applied to the Orr July 3rd Celebration last Friday, particulary with the Orr Center taking …

TOWER-SOUDAN — Want to take part in all that Tower and Soudan have to offer this Fourth of July weekend? Then get your running shoes out, your appetite up, and your sun hat on to enjoy two days …