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EBCH trustees complete training
REGIONAL- Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital trustees John Saw and Barb Soderberg were among the 16 hospital trustees across the state recognized by the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) for their … more
Obituaries: January 26, 2024
Ramon E. Berg Ramon E. “Ray” Berg, 91, longtime resident of Soudan, passed away on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at Essentia Health-Virginia. A private family interment will be held. A … more
North Woods Head Girls Golf Coach and mom Kandi Olson shows her daughter Tori where to sign a letter of intent to play golf for UM-Crookston this coming fall.
North Woods’ Olson to play golf for U of M-Crookston
FIELD TWP- Muscle memory is essential to the game of golf as a player learns to shape and groove their swing, but for North Woods senior golfer Tori Olson perhaps the most important muscle memories … more
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Ely boys win two of three
BIGFORK— The Ely boys basketball squad took two of three games in the past week, after topping the Huskies 63-47 here on Tuesday. The game proved close in the first half as Ely headed into the … more
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North Woods archers open season with win
AURORA- The North Woods archery team got off to a good start to the season last Saturday when the middle school contingent won dual first places for bullseye and 3D division at a meet at Mesabi East … more
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Ely elementary archers notch first place at Aurora
AURORA- Ely’s elementary archers were flying high in their first meet of the season on Saturday, taking first place in the 3D target competition at Mesabi East in Aurora. Fifth-grader Aspen … more
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Investigation needed
A newly-released report from the federal Fish and Wildlife Service (see related story page B4) , or FWS, suggests that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources misused millions of federal grant … more
Ely freshman Chezne Nickolson (left) and Ely sophomore Molly Lindsay (center) play the troll couple Bulda and Pabbie, looking upon Ely sixth grader Beck Sponholtz, who plays a younger Princess Anna who had just been cured of her magical injury at the hands of her sister, Princess Elsa.
FROZEN debuts Friday
ELY- After more than a year of buildup, the weekend of “Frozen in Ely” is finally here. Ely Memorial High School was the only high school in Minnesota to win the rights to perform … more
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Solar project still moving forward
TOWER— A plan to build an approximately five-megawatt solar array near the Tower-Breitung water tower remains in the works even as agreement on the details have taken longer to finalize than … more
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The planned state OHV camp is set to be built just south of Hwy. 169, just off the Murray Forest Road in the area shown in yellow.
OHV camp construction set for 2024
REGIONAL— A new state campground designed specifically for off-road vehicle users should be under construction later this year just east of Soudan. The campground was part of the original … more
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Joe Weise, new co-owner of the Laundry Room laundromat in Ely, with two of his dryers, now named “Albus Tumbledore” and “Helga Hufflefluff.”
Groaners galore as puns break out at Ely laundry
ELY- The Laundry Room at 428 E. Sheridan St. has been stricken by a punbelievable outbreak of colorful quips—take-offs on celebrities and movie characters. No longer are patrons utilizing … more
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Wolves top Broncos 4-2
INT’L FALLS— The Wolves have been indomitable on home ice in recent weeks, but they proved they can manage just fine on the road on Tuesday as they downed the Broncos here, 4-2, to … more
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The Grizzlies’ Jonah Burnett takes a jump shot from heavy traffic during last Friday’s contest with Mt. Iron-Buhl.
Grizzlies split a pair
FIELD TWP- The North Woods boys basketball team scored a tough road win against Fond du Lac on Tuesday, bouncing back from a rough and tumble home loss to Mt. Iron-Buhl last Friday. North Woods had … more
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Ely freshman Amelia Penke looks for an opening under heavy pressure from a Duluth Marshall defender.
Hilltoppers outscore Wolves
ELY— Duluth Marshall had a hot night from beyond the arc here on Tuesday as they poured in 18 treys enroute to an 89-68 win over the Timberwolves. “We just couldn’t stop their … more
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Ely skiers rise to cold weather
GRAND MARAIS— Skiers at the Cook County Invitational had to contend with something they haven’t faced in a meet yet this year— cold weather. “It was our biggest mountain to … more
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The Grizzlies’ River Cheney goes in for a layup during Tuesday’s home contest with South Ridge.
In three routs, Grizzlies lose two
FIELD TWP- It was feast or famine for the North Woods girls this past week as they squared off against two powerhouses and a patsy, losing a pair to Mt. Iron-Buhl and South Ridge while picking up a … more
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Aaron Wittnebel
GOP claims are historically wrong and needlessly divisive
While I knew that the minority caucus in each legislative chamber disapproved of the new official state flag because of shared concerns about process, the claims in a recent press release from … more
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Fish and Wildlife report suggests improper use of federal wildlife funds
REGIONAL— A recently released report by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, or FWS, provides stunning conclusions on what appears to be a wholesale violation of a federal grant program by the … more
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A male white-winged crossbill perches on a black spruce. Crossbills, which are typically uncommon at feeders, have been showing up for sunflower seeds in recent weeks.
Area bird counts reflect the impact of mild weather
REGIONAL— Plenty of hawks and crows and very few woodpeckers or grosbeaks. Those were among the more consistent findings from the more than 100 area residents who took part in Christmas Bird … more
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An aerial view of ice ridges at Voyageurs National Park on Jan. 10.
Voyageurs National Park prepping snowmobile trail
REGIONAL- The staff at Voyageurs National Park has been chomping at the bit to get to work on the park’s winter snowmobile trails and ice roads, and now with a bit more cooperative weather a … more
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Walz’s $982 million spending plans lack specifics
REGIONAL- Gov. Tim Walz unveiled a proposed $982 million capital budget for the 2024 legislative session on Tuesday, and local governments, including Tower, were left hanging on whether or not their … more
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DNR offering help to private forestland owners
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting private woodland owners with two or more acres of forested property to participate in a new effort to help improve forest inventory across … more
Latest COVID variant is spreading rapidly in Minnesota
REGIONAL- It’s a week of mixed signals for COVID activity in Minnesota, not an unusual circumstance considering the limited measures of surveillance available now compared to earlier in the … more
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Ruby Milton as Queen Elsa
Lead performer profiles for “Frozen”
ELY- Ruby Milton plays the big role of Queen Elsa. The Northeast Range senior has the substantial voice needed to carry this musically challenging role. Her dedication to the musical is considerable, … more
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Public Works Foreman Mike Popesh received a commemorative plaque from Mayor Heidi Omerza in honor of his more than 43 years of service to the city of Ely at Tuesday’s city council meeting. Popesh retired last week. He started working for the city at the end of 1980.
Council recognizes Mike Popesh for 43 years service to city
ELY- After 43 years of service, Public Works Foreman Mike Popesh, a long-time city of Ely employee, retired last week. He began work with the city at the end of 1980, according to Mayor Heidi Omerza. … more
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