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It may be early but it’s likely taxpayers in the Town of Morse will not see a levy increase in 2020.
The Morse board met Tuesday night and took a first look at the proposed budget for 2020.
Both treasurer Mary Ann Lekatz and supervisor Bob Berrini said a levy increase wouldn’t be needed.
The... + continue reading
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Ely’s largest retailer faces an uncertain future as it navigates rocky financial waters.
Shopko could seek bankruptcy protection within days, according to media reports in its corporate home base of Wisconsin, and its Ely store has failed to make its monthly lease payment... + continue reading
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Andrew Wilson and Ingrid Swenson from London
A week of fun, late hours and family visits somewhat wore me out last week.
Although my niece had spent many a summer vacation in Ely, this artsy... + continue reading
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CITY OF ELY
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Notice is hereby given that the Ely City Council will be holding the following meetings on Tuesday, January 15, 2019:
4:30pm: Public Hearing for discussion and to... + continue reading
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It may be early but it’s likely taxpayers in the Town of Morse will not see a levy increase in 2020.
The Morse board met Tuesday night and took a first look at the proposed budget for 2020.
Both treasurer Mary Ann Lekatz and supervisor Bob Berrini said a levy increase wouldn’t be needed.
The... + continue reading
by Tom Coombe -
Ely’s largest retailer faces an uncertain future as it navigates rocky financial waters.
Shopko could seek bankruptcy protection within days, according to media reports in its corporate home base of Wisconsin, and its Ely store has failed to make its monthly lease payment... + continue reading
by Tom Coombe -
A schedule change has put 19s in alignment for one of the area’s biggest winter events.
The Fun Run is being held a week earlier than normal this year, but people should have no problem remembering the new date.
That’s because the 2019 Fun Run, now in its 19th year, is... + continue reading
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TRIPPED UP IN FRONT OF THE NET - Ely senior Austin Meskill tumbled to the ice after being tripped by an International Falls player. Photo by Finn Bay Photography.
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The Ely area lost one of its best supporters when the good Lord called Tommy Rukavina home. He battled throughout his life but couldn’t beat leukemia. He was 68.
We grew to admire the short but... + continue reading
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Zach Norlander, Winton, MN caught this beautiful northern pike using a sucker minnow for bait, and jigged up some dandy sunnies while he was at it.
As the ice begins to build, more anglers are... + continue reading
