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he former LTV processing facility, currently owned by PolyMet Mining, was intended to be a processing facility for the NorthMet mine. The future of the mine, however, appears increasingly in doubt.
Court overturns another critical NorthMet permit
REGIONAL— The proposed NorthMet copper-nickel mine near Hoyt Lakes has suffered another body blow, this time delivered by the state’s Supreme Court, which has reversed the proposed … more
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Senior forward Deegan Richards skates up the ice with the puck during last Friday’s game with the Burnett Blizzard. Richards notched a hat trick in the game.
Wolves melt Blizzard, improve to 7-2
ELY— The Timberwolves dominated the ice here last Friday as they improved to 7-2 on the season with an 8-2 victory over the Burnett, Wis. Blizzard. Ely senior forward Deegan Richards notched a … more
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Smoke rises over Bezhik Lake during a wildfire in the spring of 2021. Wildfires have become increasingly intense in the North Country in recent decades as a result of a warming climate.
Fire risk unusually high
REGIONAL— Fire officials in northeastern Minnesota are ramping up their messaging ahead of what could be one the worst spring fire seasons in years. With little snow cover remaining in the area … more
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Council awards bid for RV park infrastructure
TOWER—Infrastructure work for the new Vermilion RV Park should get underway soon following city council action here on Monday. The council voted unanimously to award the work to Jola and Sopp … 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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Griz tally most wins since 2014
FIELD TWP – The North Woods girls hoops team sent their seniors out in proper style Tuesday night with a thorough beatdown of Littlefalls-Big Fork, 57-16. The win gave the Grizzlies the most … more
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Paul Peltier
RAMS board hires new executive director
REGIONAL- The Range Association of Municipalities and Schools (RAMS) has reached into the education ranks to name Fosston School District high school band and choir director Paul Peltier as its new … more
New housing study predicts hot rental demand in Ely
ELY- A new housing study predicts that a planned workforce housing project here would be 50 percent pre-leased before completion and fully leased within six months after the doors open on the new … more
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Twin Metals
Twin Metals makes moves at Birch Lake
REGIONAL— With its federal mineral leases canceled and a 20-year moratorium on new mineral leasing now in place over a large portion of the Superior National Forest, Twin Metals is looking to … more
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Ely freshman Wyatt Tedrick eyes the bucket as he goes in for a jumper.
Wolves edge Cook County 56-53
COOK COUNTY—The long bus ride to Grand Marais didn’t discourage the Timberwolves Tuesday night as they edged the Vikings 56-53 in a hard-fought game that came down to the wire. “I … more
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A bull moose seen from aircraft in northern Minnesota.
Moose survey shows stable population
REGIONAL— The latest aerial moose survey, released this week by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, shows continued stability in the northeastern Minnesota moose population, albeit … 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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Ely girls team places eighth; Durkin makes solid showing for the boys
GIANTS RIDGE— While Zoe Devine’s girls title clearly received top billing locally from last week’s Nordic ski state tournament, several other Ely skiers posted strong performances … more
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You can play a valuable role in monitoring water quality on your favorite lake or stream by taking part in the MPCA’s Citizen Lake Monitoring Program.
MPCA is looking for water quality monitors locally
REGIONAL—The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is looking for volunteers to serve as part of their Citizen Lake Monitoring Program, and they need volunteers for many lake and stream locations … more
Chuck Cusano works to repair a collapsing doorway inside Tower’s Old Fire Hall.
Labor of love
TOWER— To most people, the work that’s been underway for weeks at the former city and fire hall on Main Street here appears painstaking at best. Masons have been working brick-by-brick on … more
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Episcopal priest Mary Groeninger kneels to bless Maya, a German Shepherd belonging to one of her congregants.
IN THE SPIRIT OF SAINT FRANCIS
ELY- The Sunday, Oct. 1, church service at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Ely was not your typical call to worship, and the pews were filled with a far more diverse crowd than on a regular … more
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Wolves notch competitive times in opening meets
GRAND RAPIDS— Skiing a short track on manmade snow, the Ely Nordic ski team notched some competitive times in their first two meets of the season even as Duluth East appears set to run away … more
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Township elections set for Tuesday, March 12
REGIONAL- The township election season has been quiet except for Greenwood Township, where all three incumbents filed for reelection, but all three will be facing challengers. Township elections are … more
District failed to get the word out on board vacancy
TOWER— The late June death of Troy Swanson left both a vacancy and a controversy over his replacement on the St. Louis County School Board. Swanson, who had served as the representative from … 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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Wolves hold off Cherry to improve to 20-4
ELY— The Timberwolves used solid shooting and a punishing second-half defense to contain the Tigers as Ely improved to 20-4 with a 71-42 win here on Tuesday, leaving them a contender for the … more
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An opening day fisherman lifts a little walleye into the boat while another nearby angler looks on.
THE TABLE IS SET
REGIONAL— Patience. That was the advice from most area fishing guides ahead of Saturday’s fishing opener. Not that there aren’t plenty of walleye out there, but as is typical of … more
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Council okays new cannabinoid rules
ELY- The Ely City Council approved the first reading of a new cannabinoid products ordinance at its Aug. 1 meeting. The proposed ordinance forbids the use of cannabis and cannabinoid products in … more
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Drinking water plant bid comes in sky high
TOWER-SOUDAN— It’s likely back to the drawing board for the Tower-Breitung Wastewater Board after a lone bid for their planned drinking water treatment plant came in nearly $4 million … more
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House passes school resource officer fix
REGIONAL- The Minnesota House took the first step toward returning school resources officers, or SROs, to schools on Monday by passing legislation to exempt them from a law prohibiting school workers … more
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