Seven American Legion baseball teams from around the state, with families and fans in tow, poured into Ely last week for the Division II State Legion Baseball Tournament, and while New London-Spicer …

EMBARRASS — The Northwoods Saddle Club and Embarrass Region Fair Association came a step closer to finalizing an agreement over the ownership of the arena fencing and gates at their second …

ELY — The comprehensive reconstruction of Harvey Street is moving forward with several critical milestones approaching as St. Louis County works to complete the infrastructure project by early …

TOWER- David Pearsall, author of “Son of Wake Island” and “World War II – Honor and Remembrance,” will be speaking at the LVCC on Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. Pearsall wrote his …

The 70th annual North Star Stampede drew huge crowds to Effie on Firday, Saturday, and Sunday to eee competitors from six years old to over 60 ride  in Minnesota's  oldest open rodeo. …

COOK — The first film shown at the newly reopened Comet Theater in Cook this past week was “F1,” a high-octane tribute to speed and precision. But getting to that moment? That was a …

Lots of folks boated in for the Lake Vermilion Bash set up lakeside behind Gruben’s Marina on July 19. The event boasted wine tasting, trivia games, a silent auction, a raffle, historical …

REGIONAL— U.S. Steel has announced it will serve as the title sponsor for the 2025 Pan Continental Curling Championships, coming to Virginia and Eveleth in October. Their announcement of the …

ELY — Take a large handful of clean, naturally colored wool and start poking it with a barbed needle, and something magical happens. The barbs in the needle start “felting” the wool …

Festival Hours Friday, July 25: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, July 26: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, July 27: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m ELY- Ely’s biggest weekend of the year kicks off today …

COOK — Twelve-year-old skater Stella Pliml already knew she was good at her sport after becoming the youngest ice skater ever at the Virginia Figure Skating Club to pass the U.S. Figure Skating …

BREITUNG TWP — With ages ranging from one month to nearly 100 years old, area families and friends convened at McKinley Park Campground for the 111th annual Old Settlers Reunion and Picnic. …

SOUDAN — At their July 15 meeting, the Breitung Town Board emphasized the importance for residents to sign up for broadband internet service where it will soon be available, including the areas …

COOK — It’s a well-worn question that never grows old: Why did the chicken cross the road? If you ask the chickens on Frank Kaml’s farm north of Cook, you’ll probably get the …

TOWER – The Tower-Soudan Historical Society granted a look at some history, and a chance to taste that history, during a presentation on the history of Cream of Wheat. Cream of Wheat was a …

EFFIE — If you’re someone who prefers living history to reading about it, then load up your car and head to Effie the weekend of July 25–27 for the 70th edition of the North Star …

ELY- Get ready for Ely’s biggest weekend of the year with the upcoming Blueberry/Art Festival, July 25 –27. “Operation Blueberry,” the popular storefront shopping event, kicks …

Early one morning last week, before visitors arrived at the International Wolf Center in Ely, staff members released two small, black, fuzzy wolf pups into a fenced outdoor yard — the site of …

LAKE VERMILION — Tucked along the shore of Lake Vermilion near Cook, Whispering Winds Resort is becoming a type of sanctuary for those carrying the long echoes of military and public service …

BREITUNG TWP- The annual Vermilion Range Old Settlers Reunion and Picnic will be held on Saturday, July 19, at McKinley Park Campground. Booyah served at 12 noon sharp. Booyah is a beef, pork, and …

ELY- The highly anticipated Blueberry/Art Festival is just weeks away, and organizers are thrilled to announce that the event has reached full capacity. With a maximum of 278 booths filled since …

ELY- The Ely Police Department is organizing a National Night Out event for Aug. 5, tentatively scheduled from 3-8 p.m. Officials say it’s designed to bridge the gap between law enforcement and …

The sun shined bright at this year’s Vermilion Traditional Powwow, and Timberjay photographer Jodi Summit was on hand to capture images of the annual event.

EMBARRASS — Hannu Seitaniemi had just retired and was ready for an adventure. An avid hunter and fisherman living in northern Finland above the Arctic Circle, he had always wanted to visit …

LAKE VERMILION – Sauna expert and Lake Vermilion cabin owner Glenn Auerbach’s newest book, “Sauna Build: Start to Finish, Fourth Edition,” is now available in print on …