Workinghardatthe16thannual Danny Theel Memorial Team Penning and Ranch Sorting in Embarrass last weekend was June Burrows. Today marks the 33rd anniversary of the ribbon cutting that officially opened the Timber Hall. The Embarrass Fair officially gets underway at 2 p.m.The Mutton Busting Competition is tonight at 5 p.m. followed by the Little MissEmbarrassRegionQueen Coronation with live music by Honky Tonks & Hangovers at 7 p.m. featuring Willy Martin. Events on Saturday include a softball tournament, the Flying Finn 5K, the Mud Run at 12:30 p.m.a magic show at 3 p.m.and live music by Swamp Donkey at 7 p.m. On Sunday there will be the classic car and truck show, the Demolition Derby at 12:30 p.m. and the parade wraps things up at 4 p.m.Photo by Barney Chamberlin.
BREAKING NEWS
- BWCA entry points reopen on west side
- Fall Lake and Fenske Lake Campgrounds set to reopen August 7
- Fall school referendum would raise revenue, but not taxes
- Six running for Ely school board
- USFS to re-open some entry points across BWCA as fires progress toward containment
- Cloquet Line will be reopened, changed from GO to SET
- Firefighters progress toward containment, BWCA set to slowly begin opening
- In St. Louis County all GO changed to SET except for three
- Fernberg property owners finally allowed to return home
- Help for local businesses impacted by fire, BWCA closure discussed
- Elyite part of hot shot crew
- Ely is “open for business”
- Mail will now leave Ely by 7 a.m. each day
- 20-year mining ban lifted
