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Member questions Joint Powers’ focus

An original member of the Ely Area Joint Powers Board has called on the organization to do more to spur economic deve

A special day for Ely’s Polka Pal

In Ely, Don Micklich and Saturday mornings go hand-in-hand.For four decades, area residents have woken up to the soun

Now, it’s up to the voters

Bush or Kerry? Breaker or Dill?

Bear Center close to land deal

The North American Bear Center may soon have the land it needs to develop a full-scale bear museum outside of Ely.Thi

Wolf Center critical of Bush television ad

As the presidential race heads toward a dramatic conclusion, Ely’s International Wolf Center has jumped into the fray

Four charged in burglary, including granddaughter

Two men and two women have been charged in county court following a burglary at an Ely residence that included over $

No decision yet on Tourville, EADA

The divide over whether or not the current city clerk should also be hired as the area economic director was clear on

Vermilion opens downtown Tech Center

Vermilion Community College will soon have a downtown presence with the opening of its TechNorth Prep Center.Part of

Jaycees’ Haunted House returns

The Ely Jaycees have turned Hidden Valley into their own high school.Their own Haunted High School.With Halloween fas

Ely set to address meth issue

Amid alarming statistics and evidence of a growing problem in the community, Ely is about to shine the spotlight on m

Edwards rallies for Range support

Democratic vice presidential nominee John Edwards mixed a traditional DFL message with sharp attacks against the Bush

City prepares for purchase of county land for Bear Center

Whether or not the proposed North American Bear Center site east of Ely becomes reality will face another test this T

EBCH curtails development, fund drive

Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital has pulled the plug on two major initiatives.Plans for a hospital owned and operate

Bush cabinet member comes to Northland

President Bush’s top gun on land management came to northeastern Minnesota last week and stumped for votes.Interior S

Meet some of the legends of Ely

You see them crossing the street, heading into the Post Office or having lunch.

Van Every answers questions from ATVers

In front of a room full of ATV owners, U.S.

Meet some of the legends of Ely

You see them crossing the street, heading into the Post Office or having lunch.

Federal monies sought for garage

Local officials are turning to the federal government for help in funding a proposed joint public works garage.They’v