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Lamppa Manufacturing CEO Garrett Lamppa poses in one of the test saunas at the company’s headquarters in Tower.
Tower manufacturer named SBA’s Family Business of the Year
TOWER— A prominent local business has been named the Minnesota Family-Owned Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration, or SBA. The SBA made the announcement this week, … more
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Justin Lamppa was present in Soudan last June when his father Lon’s coaching jersey was officially retired. Justin has carried on in his father’s footsteps and has created his own legacy as a college baseball coach.
Lamppa recognized for 700th baseball win
REGIONAL— When Justin Lamppa was named head baseball coach for Itasca Community College in Grand Rapids in 1997, he was just a young Itasca graduate, fresh off the field, armed with a love for … more
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Flanked by his mother, Jenny, and father, Tom, North Woods senior Jonah Burnett signs a letter of intent to play basketball for the University of Northwestern-St. Paul Eagles next year.
Grizzlies’ Burnett signs with University of Northwestern
FIELD TWP- Many North Woods boys basketball fans might swear that senior Jonah Burnett soars like an eagle when he floats down the lane for a shot, and an Eagle is what he will be for the next four … more
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he new plan calls for four parallel courts, adjacent to the pavilion and bocce court area.
Pickleball project expands, set to begin later this spring
GREENWOOD TWP- Plans for new pickleball courts in Greenwood Township took a big step forward, Tuesday, as the Greenwood Town Board approved a $25,000 donation to the project, as well as an updated … more
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Gym teacher Scott Chiabotti gets elementary students ready to play a game in the gym.
Tower-Soudan Elementary gets $85,000 grant
TOWER- An $85,000 grant from Lake Country Power (LCP) will fund the majority of an estimated $91,000 project to update the gym at Tower-Soudan Elementary. The district will be contributing the … more
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Inspecting the mine shaft prior to filling it in.
The big iron strike that wasn’t
PINE ISLAND- An abandoned mine shaft identified in 2019 on Lake Vermilion’s Pine Island that was once touted as having the potential to be “one of the largest mines on the range” … more
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The county board presented a Public Health Achievement Award to Teri Morrison, the Community Health Program Manager at Bois Forte Health and Human Services on Tuesday. She is shown (center) with commissioner Patrick Boyle and St. Louis County Public Health Division Director Amy Westbrook.
Morrison receives county public health award
REGIONAL- Bois Forte Community Health Program Manager Teri Morrison received a St. Louis County Public Health Achievement Award on Tuesday for her work with the band’s Health and Human Services … more
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United Way launches Operation: Soldier Story oral history project
REGIONAL – When United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN)’s United for Veterans initiative brought The Wall That Heals traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial to Chisholm in 2022, UWNEMN … more
Timberjay’s Easter giveaway winners announced
REGIONAL- Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Easter Giveaway drawing, sponsored by the Timberjay, Zup’s Grocery, Pelican Bay Foods, and these participating businesses. Lars … more
Kids make a bee-line for Easter eggs in Ely.
The hunt is on ....
Timberjay staff photographers haven't had to hunt very hard at all for community Easter celebrations throughout the North Country. From Ely to Orr and places in-between, here are a few images of the festivities. more
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Michael Cascone, in the outdoor seating area of the new Frisky Otter Restaurant, currently under renovation.
Ely’s new Frisky Otter hopes to open mid-May
ELY- The restaurant property at the corner of Sheridan and 3rd, most recently the home of Rockwood Grill, is about to come back to life. Michael and Nicole Cascone plan to open the Frisky Otter … more
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Cross Range thruway to be named for Tomassoni
REGIONAL- In a politically polarized Legislature, there’s at least one bill this session that has the power to bring Republicans and DFLers together—a bill that would designate a 40-mile … more
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Wastewater treatment facilities recognized by MPCA
 REGIONAL— Wastewater treatment plants in Cook, Winton, and at two Iron Range taconite mines have been recognized for consistently meeting state requirements for monitoring, operations, … more
Walz signs school resource officer fix
REGIONAL- Last week Gov. Tim Walz signed a strongly bipartisan bill designed to fix legislation approved last year that prompted dozens of law enforcement agencies across the state to pull student … more
Enjoying a natural pool in a Puerto Rican forest.
Seeking heart, light, water, and coffee
Heartlessness has always been easy to find. But if you know where to look, you’ll find kind eyes and warm hearts too. Shiny palm tree fronds glitter in the sun. I can’t stop looking at … more
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Experts discuss growing problem of rural suicide
REGIONAL- The growing problem of rural suicide and what can be be done to reverse the trend was the subject of an expert panel discussion earlier this month, sponsored by the Center for Rural Policy … more
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New book highlights the BWCAW’s darker side
REGIONAL— For the vast majority of visitors to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, the experience is awe-inspiring. But for a very small number, a trip in the wilderness ends in tragedy. … more
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The Grizzlies’ Jonah Burnett works inside for a shot under heavy pressure.
Grizzlies crushed by Cherry
HIBBING- An exciting season of North Woods boys basketball came to an inglorious end on Saturday in Hibbing, where the Grizzlies were overwhelmed by powerhouse Cherry 97-39. The highlight of the day … more
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Ely senior Grace LaTourell wrapped up her high school basketball career with over 1,900 points.
Ely’s hopes dashed in semi’s
DULUTH- The Ely Timberwolves girls had No. 1 seed Cromwell-Wright on the ropes in last Wednesday’s Class 7A semifinal game in Duluth, but couldn’t seal the deal as the Cardinals came back … more
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Wolves bow out to MI-B in first round
MT. IRON— It was one-and-out for the Timberwolves in the Section 7A boys basketball tournament as they fell 73-53 to the second-seeded Rangers in the opening round here last Thursday. The … more
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Grizzlies archers win at Hibbing
HIBBING- The North Woods middle school archers were on target again last Saturday at the Region 2 3D target meet in Hibbing, capturing first place. Seventh grader Cooper Long placed second among 65 … more
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Members of the ABATE club pose with area emergency responders.
“Buddy Bears” donated
TOWER- It was still a bit early in the season for a motorcycle ride, but a group from the East Central Minnesota Chapter of A.B.A.T.E (American Bikers for Awareness, Training, and Education) took a … more
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Ely senior Hannah Penke shoots under pressure, while senior Sarah Visser looks on.
Ely advances to semi-finals
ESKO—The Timberwolves were set to face top-seeded Cromwell-Wright in the Section 7A semi-finals here on Wednesday night, after the Timberjay’s weekly presstime. The Wolves advanced to the … more
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The Grizzlies’ Louie Panichi grimaces as he puts up a driving shot in the lane.
Warriors edge Grizzlies
FIELD TWP- A questionable no-call on a potential foul against North Wood’s Louie Panichi as he scored on a putback shot at the buzzer gave Deer River a big 78-77 upset road win over the … more
North Woods senior River Cheney is all smiles as she hugs a teammate after scoring her 1,000th career point against Bigfork.
Grizzlies fall to Huskies in heartbreaker
FIELD TWP- The North Woods girls had a disappointing early exit from the Section 7A tournament last Wednesday, with No. 5 seed Bigfork pulling a minor upset over the No. 4 seeded Grizzlies 55-52. But … more
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