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Unlike blue jays, which routinely associate in large, loose flocks, gray jays remain in relatively small family groups for most of the year, typically flocks of two-to-four individuals. This year, I have seven gray jays that come and feed at the house every morning, often in a single flock, which is something I've never seen before in 35 ...Posted Wednesday, December 20, 2023 5:26 pm. Marshall Helmberger. REGIONAL— U.S. Steel, which has played a pivotal role in the development of northeastern Minnesota's iron resources for more than a century, is being sold to Japan-based Nippon Steel. It's an all-cash deal valued at $55 per share of stock, or an estimated $14.1 billion.The Ely Timberwolves football team was involved in a tragic two-vehicle accident while on their way to a game against Onamia last Friday. None of the Ely players, coaches or bus driver were seriously injured. However, a passenger in the other vehicle, 18-year-old Emmy Foss of Bovey died in the crash. The driver, 18-year-old Hailey Salo of Grand ..."We tested on July 25 for daytime levels, and measured 52.3 dB for the L50 and 53.6 dB for the L10," Huberty told the Timberjay. "We tested the nighttime values on July 27, and measured 51.9 dB for the L10 and 50.5 dB for the L50. That was over because the nighttime L50 limit is 50."ELY— The local nonprofit Well Being Development is hoping to turn class action lawsuit settlement funds into transitional housing for local residents recovering from the effects of substance abuse. The group, which has served the Ely area since 2010, received $134,000 from an opioid settlement received by St. Louis County.The city attorney recently determined that the city's failure to act within the legally-required 60-day period set in state law, meant that Rose's CUP should have been awarded automatically. The RV project is located alongside the East Two River, and the land is adjacent to some of the landowners in the Mill Point Plat.The natural dens are designed to give the ursine residents of the center a place to shelter during bad weather and to hibernate during the winter. When complete, the entire project will cost the nonprofit bear center over $150,000. The fencing, all 650 feet of it, is a specialty product made specifically for zoos.ORR- Limited public weekend viewing of the black bears at the Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary will continue through July, but August sessions may disappear completely if volunteers aren't found to help staff them.Posted Wednesday, September 28, 2022 9:05 pm. Marshall Helmberger. TOWER— The late June death of Troy Swanson left both a vacancy and a controversy over his replacement on the St. Louis County School Board. Swanson, who had served as the representative from the Tower-Soudan attendance area for more than a decade, had been a strong advocate ...Short-Term Snowbird (4 months local/8 months other) Website + Print — $58.00. Website and e-edition ONLY. 1 year — $29.95Nov 15, 2023 · It’s known as an Assisted Migration Pilot Plan and it’s the first of its kind on a U.S. national forest. Yet the 3.9 million-acre Superior National Forest sits at a unique location at the transition zone at the southern edge of the boreal forest, which means it could see some of the most dramatic forest changes of any national forest over ...REGIONAL— December of 2023 proved to be one for the meteorological record books. The jaw-dropping Christmas to New Year's warm spell capped a month that was already running much warmer than normal, quite literally blowing away previous records for the month.Feb 28, 2024 · The Timberjay. Video. A bird in the hand ... timberjays feeding Thursday, October 22, 2020 ...Recent wolf attacks raise concerns in Ely area. ELY - A dog out for a run with its owner near Burntside Lake last Thursday had an encounter with a wolf after the dog ran into the woods. The dog sustained injuries that required surgery. The dog’s owner reported the incident to the Department of Natural Resources according to Chad Richardson ...ELY— The Ely Timberwolves may be the odds-on favorite to capture the Section 7A volleyball title again this year, but they'll be facing a major test on Wednesday evening (after the Timberjay's weekly deadline) when they take on South Ridge, the south subsection's second seed, in the playoff's semi-final round.After the meeting, Maus told the Timberjay that he had previously provided Ralston with the latest department roster, including the names of members. Election issue? With township elections less than a month away, that split decision of the town board to dismiss the fire chief and assistant chief, was again in the spotlight.

The Timberjay still has requests pending for the results of Department of Interior investigations of the incident. State Rep. Rob Ecklund expressed his concern at the time, and asked DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen to review the agency’s agreements with the park concerning law enforcement.Timberjay photographers were out and about on Tuesday capturing images of area Halloween festivities.The Timberjay Newspapers, Tower, MN. 3,738 likes · 5 talking about this. The Timberjay is an award-winning weekly newspaper serving northern St. Louis County, MinnesotaThe Timberjay’s ongoing investigation into the tasing of an Ash River business owner by rangers in Voyageurs National Park has raised troubling questions about the actions of park law enforcement. Despite the Park Service’s refusal thus far to provide any information regarding the June 25, 2022, incident, the Timberjay’s own investigation ...

Groaners galore as puns break out at Ely laundry. Joe Weise, new co-owner of the Laundry Room laundromat in Ely, with two of his dryers, now named "Albus Tumbledore" and "Helga Hufflefluff.". ELY- The Laundry Room at 428 E. Sheridan St. has been stricken by a punbelievable outbreak of colorful quips—take-offs on celebrities and movie ...ICYMI: A tale of two local newspapers covering the Vegas massacre from Mesquite. Headquartered in Tower, a one-time mining and logging boom town on the edge of Lake Vermilion with a population of 492, The Timberjay has four full-time editors, a readership of 8,000, and a coverage area the size of Connecticut. (St.Posted Wednesday, September 28, 2022 9:05 pm. Marshall Helmberger. TOWER— The late June death of Troy Swanson left both a vacancy and a controversy over his replacement on the St. Louis County School Board. Swanson, who had served as the representative from the Tower-Soudan attendance area for more than a decade, had been a strong advocate ...…

Reader Q&A - also see RECOMMENDED ARTICLES & FAQs. TOWER- The city clerk-treasurer here told members of the Tower A. Possible cause: ELY- The nonprofit Ely Community Resource shared unhappy news with the Ely School Bo.