REGIONAL— The Department of Natural Resources is updating fisheries management plans for 197 lakes across 52 counties this year, including more than 30 in St. Louis and Lake counties, and is … ...

REGIONAL— Here in the North Country, the winter that officially ended on Feb. 28 could be described as drier than normal, with a roller coaster ride of temperatures that ended up right about … ...

DEER RIVER — Fans of North Woods boys basketball got an 26-minute preview of what might be in store for next season during their first round Section 7A tournament game at Deer River last week on … ...

CRANE LAKE- A high-energy group of speed-craving snowmobilers flocked to Crane Lake last Saturday for the Straight Line Speed Association’s annual Crane Lake Challenge. Over 100 snowmobiles in 19 pro ...

ELY — With enrollment declining, state funding failing to keep pace with inflation, and years of budget cuts already behind it, Ely Public Schools is weighing the most significant structural … ...

GREENWOOD TWP — Last year, Greenwood residents upped the township’s levy from $300,000 requested by the board to $600,000, asking that the additional levy funds be put aside noting that the … ...

ELY — Some traditions stick around because they matter. This spring, Ely marks a milestone as the Northern Lakes Arts Association presents “Annie” for its 70th annual community spring musical. … ...

REGIONAL— A recreation plan issued just over a century ago by a then little-known landscape architect working at the time for the U.S. Forest Service, laid the groundwork for a revolutionary … ...

REGIONAL— Outdoor recreation is a huge economic driver in Minnesota, contributing $13.5 billion in gross domestic product, $23.5 billion in economic output, and supporting over 96,000 jobs. … ...

ELY — The excitement surrounding the rollout of WELY radio was hard to miss as station manager Terri Pylka spoke to the Tuesday Group on Aug. 12. But the return of the longtime local radio … ...

Many people in northern Minnesota recognize the name Pete Stauber. But recently, I’ve discovered that a lotta people don’t. Some folks say that they “kinda know who he is,” … ...

The yard, which extends across several square miles tucked between Elephant and Black Duck lakes, is comprised of mostly state land. The predominance of upland white cedar makes the site especially ...