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Driver Who Slammed Into Deputy’s Vehicle Charged, Under The Influence
The driver who slammed into the back end of a St. Louis County deputy’s vehicle was under the influence, according to the criminal complaint. Court documents say 25-year-old Logan Niemi of Kinney, Minnesota crashed into the deputy’s SUV around 9 a.m. Monday morning. This happened on Highway 169 in Mountain Iron.
Crews fight a fire at Soudan Underground Mine State Park
Firefighters battled a fire at the Soudan Underground Mine State Park near Tower on Tuesday morning. According to the Northland Fire Wire, a call went out around 11:30 a.m. that a fire was found at the engine house of the mine. According to reports, the fire was contained to the attic of the building.
International Wolf Center says goodbye to Arctic Wolf
ELY, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The International Wolf Center in Ely had to say goodbye to one of their beloved wolves over the weekend. Eight-year-old Arctic wolf Axel had to be humanely euthanized Sunday. According to the Wolf Center’s Facebook page, Axel suffered a seizure last week and a...
Ely baseball goes 2-2 in four-game stretch
ELY—The Ely baseball team has been busy on the diamond the past five days. Over the weekend the Wolves were in Southern Minnesota playing Section 1A stalwarts Kenyon-Wanamingo and Hayfield. In Kenyon, the Wolves gave up a 4-1 lead, giving up two in the sixth and one in the seventh to allow the game to go to extra innings where they would ultimately fall 5-4. Drew Marolt threw a six...
Two injured in two-vehicle accident
MOUNTAIN IRON—Two Bemidji residents suffered non-life-threatening injuries Friday in a two-vehicle collision at Highway 169 and County Road 7 in Mountain Iron, a St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office news release said. Around 9 p.m., a van driven by Joel Douglas Johannsen, 28, of Bemidji was eastbound on Highway 169 near County Road 7 and a car driven by Noah William Kosta, 22, of Britt was westbound. The car was attempting to go southbound onto County Road 7 when it collided with the van, the news...
Delores Jean Starkman
Delores Jean Starkman, 77, of Ely passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 at Babbitt Care Free living. She was born on May 7, 1946 in Pierre, SD to Marvin and Doris (Hilmer) Voss. On February 7, 1964 she married Gary Starkman in Deadwood, SD. Survivors include her husband Gary; two...
City gives homeowner 30 days
Skeptical city officials gave an Ely property owner 30 days to make a series of repairs to a blighted property currently deemed uninhabitable. After their building official was unable to gain access to the property earlier in the day, the city council voted Tuesday to complete a list of 16 improvements and remedies at 45 East Boundary Street.
Wolves set sights on return trip to final 4
ELY—Below is a capsule look at the Ely baseball team. — Head coach (years coaching): Frank Ivancich (22 years), 321-162 record. Key losses to graduation: Seniors; Logan Loe was a Minnesota Class A All-State selection, 7A All-Section selection, All-Arrowhead Conference selection and All IRC Conference selection. Joey Bianco was a Class A All-Academic selection and...
Construction to begin on 4-H concession stand
CHISHOLM—Ground was broken last week on a new addition to the St. Louis County Fairgrounds in Chisholm. Fair Manager Karen McNeal said a new concession stand is being constructed to support the North St. Louis County 4-H program. Nicole Kudrle, 4-H Extension Educator said the slab has been poured for the new 20 x 20 structure, being built were the large dining tent is normally located during the fair, near...
Celebrate Ely celebrates worthy award winners, delivers optimism
Ely continues to face economic challenges and problems that vex many rural communities. Population is declining, school enrollment is falling and a lack of affordable, available housing and ready and accessible child care are but some of the obstacles we face. And for those who are able to work here,...
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