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By Lee Iverson
Contributor | August 12, 2022

June 26, 2022 – SHT Hike, 8.7 miles Sonju Lake Road to George Crosby Manitou State Park I’m a sucker for a patch. Last year,...

Cheering for the love of this athletic, creative sport

Northland Outdoors: Recreation & Attractions

By Olivia Niska
Contributor | August 12, 2022

Cheerleading to many is known for pom poms, school spirit, and preppy girls. But there is so much more that is often overlooked. Growing in...

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Chalkfest 2022

Tuesday, August 2, 4 – 7 p.m.
Whiteside Park, Ely
Free event with chalk provided. All that is needed are participants with a creative spirit. Help fill the walkways with flowers or whatever you are inspired to draw. Sponsored by the Northern Lakes Arts Association.

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Columnists

The Long Line

By Jody Rae
Columnist | August 12, 2022

“Quit being a nature baby,” my significant other said. A snake had just slithered near my feet by the edge of the water. My response...

Healthy for Life

By Julie Asbach
Columnist | August 12, 2022

Summertime greetings as the month of August meanders through our fingertips. This month expresses the true essence of the nature of summer settling in. Like...

Weather may be cooler, wetter than normal this August

By Dave Anderson
Columnist | August 5, 2022

The polar jet stream is undulating in a fashion this summer that keeps heat pumping in the southern and western U.S., with slightly cooler conditions...

News

Forest History Center kayak tours

August 12, 2022

GRAND RAPIDS — The Forest History Center is offering through September 3 kayak tours of the Mississippi River. The tours offer a unique perspective on...

Make a sketch book at NWFA gallery

August 12, 2022

Do you like to sketch wherever you go? If so, you might enjoy joining watercolor artist Brenna Kohlhase on Saturday, August 20 from 10 a.m....

Celebrate Side Lake with fun

August 12, 2022

SIDE LAKE — The Side Lake Community Center will be packed with activities, entertainment, food, and fun on Thursday, August 18 from 3 – 7...

Health

Step right up to the optimal step count; reengineering your body

By Dr. Roizen | August 12, 2022

Q: I want to lower my blood sugar levels so I don't have prediabetes. Can I do that if I...

Why quality sleep is important; the expanding obesity epidemic

By Dr. Roizen | July 29, 2022

Q: I'm going through a prolonged bout of trouble sleeping. I'm not sure why—stress, having to pee, who knows what....

Fill your summer bucket with berries and contentment

By Julie Asbach
Columnist | July 22, 2022

Happy summer days and evenings to everyone as we slip into the heart of our heated summertime season experience. How...

History

Title IX girls and women’s sports—a 50-year celebration

By Nancy Krueger
Contributor | August 12, 2022

Ever since I was a young girl growing up in Richfield, Minnesota, in the 1960s, I loved playing sports. I was coordinated and had pretty...

Notes from a pioneer Iron Range physician

July 22, 2022

EDITOR’S NOTE: This memoir was written by Eveleth pioneer Dr. Charles W. More (1861 – 1947) in 1926. More was a well-known Eveleth citizen who,...

Maple Hill Hall to celebrate centennial

July 15, 2022

Aune Kangas, 1985: This history of our community hall and area is dedicated to our forefather immigrants that settled in the Maple Hill area in...

Obituaries (updated daily)

Shelly M. Skenzich

August 15, 2022

Shelly M. Skenzich, 64, of Gilbert, MN, died on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Essentia Health – St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. Shelly...

Billie Jeanne Burritt (Picek)

August 15, 2022

Billie Jeanne Burritt (Picek), 76, of Virginia, MN, died on Sunday, August 7, 2022, surrounded by her family. Billie “BJ” was born on August 1,...

John Karl Jones

August 15, 2022

John Karl Jones passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. His family is forever grateful that they spent...

Business

Proposed changes to Title IX law up for public comment

August 12, 2022

On June 23, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Title IX—the landmark civil rights law that has opened doors for generations of women and...

Investment will expand electric grid

August 5, 2022

STATEWIDE — Transmission lines are the highways for our electric grid to deliver power to Minnesota homes and businesses. On July 25, according to a...

DEED announces film, TV projects for state tax credit

August 5, 2022

STATEWIDE — The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced on July 29 eligible projects for Minnesota’s Film Production Tax Credit. The tax...

Health Features

Thinking about college opportunities?

By Dr. Jessalyn Sabin
Contributor | July 22, 2022

NORTHERN MINNESOTA — Minnesota North College offers diverse and flexible opportunities to earn a degree in health care and health-related programs. Graduates benefit from very...

Joey Lopac: “The health of my community means a lot to me”

By Anthony Matt
Contributor | July 22, 2022

Born and raised on the Iron Range, Joey Lopac, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner specializing in family medicine, is proud to...

Multiple Sclerosis bike ride across Minnesota a success

By Cherie Hotchkiss
Contributor | July 22, 2022

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a lonely, isolating disease. This Wednesday, over 250 cyclists arrived in Biwabik, set up camp or stayed at local accommodations, and...

Mining Features

Federal grant infuses iron ore research

By June Breneman
Natural Resources Research Institute | May 20, 2022

COLERAINE — Funding from the U.S. Department of Energy kicked an idling Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI) project into full steam ahead. With $2.1 million...

New tour offered at Soudan Mine

May 20, 2022

SOUDAN — Visitors to Lake Vermilion Soudan Underground Mine State Park can learn about the rich history of Minnesota’s first iron ore mine in a...

A County Built on Iron

By Ronald Hein
Contributor | May 20, 2022

DULUTH — The St. Louis County Historical Society (SLCHS) is creating a new permanent mining exhibit at the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center...

Veterans

“They appreciated being able to just talk openly”

By Treva Lutes
VA.gov | August 12, 2022

Whether you provide hands-on assistance or offer emotional support to a veteran, the care and comfort you provide matters. Being a caregiver can take a...

VFW salutes America’s oldest continuous maritime service

August 12, 2022

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) joins with our grateful nation in celebrating the birthday of the United States Coast Guard, which has saved countless...

VA summer sports clinic for disabled veterans returns

August 5, 2022

Veterans will participate during the Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic, August 7 – 12, in San Diego, California. The sports rehabilitation...