First District DFL Congressman Tim Walz and Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson will square off on the November ballot after emerging the winners in Tuesday’s hotly-contested gubernatorial … more

REGIONAL- Former DFL state Rep. Joe Radinovich and St. Louis County Commissioner Peter Stauber will face off in the November election for the Eighth District Congressional seat currently held by Rick … more

TOWER— Nearly one-in-five voters here could have their votes disqualified after election officials handed out the wrong ballots to a number of city residents on Tuesday. The snafu left … more

REGIONAL - Bernie Mettler, of Embarrass, and Ely’s Paul McDonald emerged as the winners of Tuesday’s primary contest for the St. Louis County Fourth District Commissioner’s seat being vacated … more

LAKE VERMILION— The DNR has released a new five-year management plan for Lake Vermilion that sets many more numeric goals and objectives than previous plans. Among the goals, which will guide DNR … more

LAKE VERMILION— The DNR has released a new five-year management plan for Lake Vermilion that sets many more numeric goals and objectives than previous plans. Among the goals, which will guide DNR … more

REGIONAL— With its newfound status as a congressional swing district, the battle for the Eighth District this fall is sure to attract millions of dollars from outside political action committees, … more

ELY – A line of foodies waited patiently outside the St. Anthony Church Hall in Ely Saturday at noon. They could only smell the rich, slightly vinegar fragrance escaping out the door each time … more

ELY - Ely Bike & Kicksled opened its doors at 125 North Central Avenue this week, adding another spoke in the wheel of the recent economic development renaissance taking place in this community at … more

ELY— A new political action committee here is hoping to put some electoral muscle behind their desire to protect the Boundary Waters from the threats posed by sulfide-based copper-nickel mining. … more