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 … ...

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 … ...

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 … ...

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. … ...

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 … ...

REGIONAL— Lake Vermilion is the site of yet another false, nature-related Facebook post that purports a strange phenomenon left a radio-collared wolf dead at the bottom of the lake. The fictitious ...

ELY — The Wolftrack Classic sled dog race celebrated its tenth anniversary last weekend with 45 teams, perfect conditions, and a milestone debut at a brand new venue. Teams competed in 8-dog and … ...

It helps to have long legs, at least while trekking through the Lost Lake Swamp in winter. Just before last week’s snowfall, a friend and I made our annual pilgrimage into another largely forgotten … ...

In advancing his case for terminating a 20-year mining ban affecting about 225,000 acres of federal land within the Upper Rainy River Watershed, Eighth District Congressman Pete Stauber wants you to … ...

VIRGINIA — Facing another year of enrollment decline, the ISD 2142 school board voted 4-2 Tuesday to cut $1.75 million from next year’s budget, as district leaders acknowledged that the hoped-for … ...