Should billionaire casino magnates and oil company executives from other parts of the United States have the right to determine the Eighth District’s next congressman? That’s the question that … more

REGIONAL—St. Louis County officials announced Wednesday that they plan to defy a non-binding opinion issued by the Minnesota Department of Administration regarding email communications between … more

Lyle R. Vezina Lyle Raymond Vezina, 79, of Silverdale, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, at Fitzgerald Nursing Home in Eveleth. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, Oct. 18 at … more

ELY— Candidates and activists from a number of organizations offered a consistent message on the issue of health care in the U.S. and how to pay for it during a town hall forum held here last week. … more

ORR - There is something growing inside the Orr Center, and it’s been a long time coming. After a few unexpected delays, the center is debuting their latest project, an aquaponics system designed … more

ELY – The Timberwolves had their chances to improve to 3-4 on the season during a bone-chilling homecoming tilt with the Mariners last Friday. Both teams entered the game 2-4, but it was Silver … more

REGIONAL— Is the race to replace Congressman Rick Nolan a nail-biter or a blowout in the making? It could be either one, depending on what one makes of recent polling on the race. Back in … more

ELY – Local resident Carol Orban is an unsung hero— and she now has the plaque to prove it. Orban, a longtime community activist here, was one of four recipients this year of the Minnesota … more

GREENWOOD TWP- Once again, public comment proved to be a divisive portion of the Greenwood Town Board meeting on Tuesday. For the second month in a row, Chairman Mike Ralston moved the public … more

ELY—Several changes to the way the federal government issues permits for travel in the Boundary Waters are raising concerns among some outfitters and resort owners here. Those changes include an … more