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Annual wolf complaints at record high in state

Annual wolf complaints at record high in state

St. Louis County registered the highest number of wolf complaints among Minnesota’s 87 counties …

Wellbeing Feast and drum teachings event April 5th

Wellbeing Feast and drum teachings event April 5th

Bois Forte Heritage Center & Cultural Museum is …

School forest summit

School forest summit

Tower-Soudan School staff members attended the School Forest summit held in Grand Rapids.

‘I Love to Read’

‘I Love to Read’

The kids were challenged to read a multitude of books and easily reached their goal to read 100 books.

Tower-Soudan School's basketball season ends

Tower-Soudan School’s basketball season ends

The hoops season ended for T-S School teams …

February Students of the Month

February Students of the Month

Tower-Soudan Elementary School ended February by celebrating the SOARRR (Safe, On-task and Always Respectful, Responsible. and Ready to Learn)

Editor's note:

Editor’s note:

Due to the sensitive nature in portions of Steve Altenburg’s factual and accurate report on Tower’s dysfunctional fire department, the article has been removed from our website.

Rock Ridge school employee investigated for child exploitation

Rock Ridge school employee investigated for child exploitation

Authorities say there is no evidence of any victims at Rock Ridge High School.

Minnesota townships meet and vote on Township Day, Tuesday, March 11

Minnesota townships meet and vote on Township Day, Tuesday, March 11

Our democratic republic on display.

Tower woman sentenced for stealing $340K from small businesses

Tower woman sentenced for stealing $340K from small businesses

Jeana Lautigar-McGowan, 58, sentenced to 28 months.

Sheriff's Office, County Board honor heroes with 911 Lifesaver Awards

Sheriff’s Office, County Board honor heroes with 911 Lifesaver Awards

Recognized lifesaving responses of 24 citizens, first responders, and 911 emergency specialists.

This Fall in MN: Mandatory non-binary pronouns in 3rd-grade classrooms

This Fall in MN: Mandatory non-binary pronouns in 3rd-grade classrooms

Nationwide, Americans turn from wokeism—not so in Minnesota, where DFL-mandated …

Pulsar Helium timeline looks at production in 2028

Pulsar Helium timeline looks at production in 2028

Pulsar’s down-hole testing began on Feb. 24.

Tower woman sentenced for stealing $340K from small businesses

Tower woman sentenced for stealing $340K from small businesses

Jeana Lautigar-McGowan, 58, received the 28-month term.

Maus dismissal from Fire Dept no mystery to public

Maus dismissal from Fire Dept no mystery to public

… the handwriting was on the wall …

Breitung joins RAMS

Breitung joins RAMS

Who could resist? Board approved.
Township Day election is March 11th.

'Farm fresh’ produce might be fertilized with forever chemicals and human waste

‘Farm fresh’ produce might be fertilized with forever chemicals and human waste

Human waste + farmland = toxic produce.

Chimpy’s next Skate Party Wednesday afternoon

Chimpy’s next Skate Party Wednesday afternoon

Lace up your skates and head to the rink!

Behind the Badge, Feb. 21

Behind the Badge, Feb. 21

Can you be stopped for obstructed license plates, specifically snow covering them? 

Polar Plunge a splash at Park Point

Polar Plunge a splash at Park Point

… raises money for Special Olympics …

Woman seriously injured in snowmobile crash

Woman seriously injured in snowmobile crash

The injured woman was transported by …

Logging truck versus SUV sends one to the hospital

Logging truck versus SUV sends one to the hospital

The injured passenger was taken to Cook Hospital by the International Falls Ambulance.

Rural Development loans available

Rural Development loans available

Section 504 Home Improvement Program is accepting applications.

Bassing called out, asked to resign

Bassing called out, asked to resign

Two Greenwood residents cite the supervisor’s removal of an affidavit from a locked cabinet—