Sports - The Timberjay

Several area roadways, including this one in Embarrass, were closed in recent days due to high water from spring snowmelt.

REGIONAL- Mother Nature crammed three seasons into the space of a few days this past week, with the resulting snowmelt from summerlike temperatures, springlike rain, and another wintery blast of snow … more

David Colburn | 4/19/23

The restored photographic version of the mural now on display at the college in Ely.

Beloved Carl Gawboy mural re-created for posterity

ELY– The 1960 mural painted on the walls of the Ely Community Center has been re-created through the efforts of photographer Curt Laine and original artist Carl Gawboy. Gawboy originally … more

Marshall Helmberger | 4/19/23

Joining Kinsey onstage as she signs her letter of intent are, from left, her grandmother, Brenda Flack, mother, Sarah Flack, Grizzlies Head Coach Liz Cheney, and assistant coach Becca Bundy.

North Woods' Kinsey signs with St. Scholastica

North Woods senior basketball standout Hannah Kinsey signed a national letter of intent Monday to play hoops next year for NCAA Div. III College of St. Scholastica. Kinsey had a breakout senior … more

4/19/23

orth Woods’ outfielder Nevadah Gauthier cocks her arm to return the ball to the infield against Mesabi East.

North Woods girls lose in tight 5-4 opener

AURORA- The North Woods softball team didn’t pack shoulder pads for their first outing of the season last Thursday, but their game against Mesabi East was played on a makeshift diamond on the … more

David Colburn | 4/19/23

North Woods pitcher Ben Kruse winds for a delivery during last week’s opener, against Chisholm.

North Woods drops opener in Aurora

AURORA- The North Woods baseball team has a new skipper at the helm this season, but he’s certainly no stranger to Grizzlies’ hardball.R.J. Kruse served as an assistant for six years … more

David Colburn | 4/19/23

Prospectors propose new OHV trail expansions

REGIONAL— A proposal to add about 59 miles of new OHV trail segments and a connecting spur in northern St. Louis County is up for public comment through May 4. That’s according to the … more

Marshall Helmberger | 4/12/23 | 1 comment

DNR seeking comment on several area lakes

REGIONAL—The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting anglers and others to comment through Friday, April 21, on fish management plans for several lakes in northern St. Louis … more

Marshall Helmberger | 4/5/23

Park seeks input on ice roads plan

INTERNATIONAL FALLS— The National Park Service has begun a planning process to draft a new access and use plan for frozen lake surfaces in Voyageurs National Park to make the park more … more

4/5/23

Fed funds to address wildfire risk in county

REGIONAL— St. Louis County will be receiving $890,925 from the U.S. Forest Service to help plan for and mitigate wildfire risks within the county. The county’s proposal was one … more

4/5/23

Tiny urns are available for the remains of beloved pets. Pet cremation is now being offered by Vermilion Pet Cremation.

New Cook business now offering pet cremation

COOK- Locally renowned for her love of animals both domestic and exotic, Cook’s Country Connection owner Lois Pajari has recently extended that affection to those bereaved by the loss of a … more

David Colburn | 3/29/23

A deep and dense snowpack combined with spring rains led to exceptional flooding throughout the Rainy River watershed last May. A similar snowpack this year poses a risk for flooding again this spring.

As snowpack grows risks rising as well

REGIONAL- Some of the densest snowpack on record is elevating the risk for spring flooding in the Rainy River basin again this year, but the risk still appears to be less than the conditions that … more

David Colburn | 3/29/23

Grizzlies archers score trips to national meet

DULUTH- A host of North Woods archers qualified for the Western Nationals tournament in Utah with strong performances last Saturday at the state tournament in Duluth.Nearly 50 schools fielded teams … more

David Colburn | 3/29/23

Mike Rhein (left) and Babbitt Ambulance Service Supervisor Matt Littler at the Minnesota Ambulance Association meeting, where Rhein received the group’s “Star of Life” award.

Babbitt’s Mike Rhein honored for lifelong EMS service

BABBITT- Mike Rhein of Babbitt was honored with the Minnesota Ambulance Association’s (MAA) “Star of Life” award on March 23 at the organization’s annual meeting in St. Paul. … more

Catie Clark | 3/29/23

Bringing up the beer... this colorful ensemble won the fan favorite award.

It’s a party on ice

ELEPHANT LAKE- Blustery winds and falling snow aren’t about to keep a true Minnesota snowmobiler off his or her sled, and that goes double when it comes to Melgeorge’s Antique and Classic … more

David Colburn | 3/22/23

Mayor Heidi Omerza (center) with Alison Poppler from Ely Memorial High School and Ruby Milton from Northeast Range High School, reading the proclamation.

It’s the “Year of Frozen” in Ely

ELY- Mayor Heidi Omerza declared 2023 the Year of Frozen in Ely on Tuesday, but it wasn’t a commentary on the weather. Instead, Omerza’s proclamation marked a remarkable achievement by … more

Catie Clark | 3/22/23

North Woods archers score well at Mt. Iron

MT. IRON- North Woods archers competed in a dual meet last Saturday in Mt. Iron, and once again the Grizzlies sharpshooters took home a host of medals, with many posting their highest scores of the … more

David Colburn | 3/22/23 | 1 comment

Former student Sarah Christmas on one of her visits with Carol Alstrom

Community invited to celebrate the life of Coach Alstrom on Saturday

TOWER- A memorial celebration is planned for the late Carol Alstrom on Saturday, March 25 at the Tower-Soudan School. Alstrom spent her entire teaching career at Tower-Soudan, and was a mentor, … more

3/22/23