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Serving the communitiesIMBERJAY of northern St. Louis County since 1989 VOL. 32, ISSUE 18 May 7, 2021 00 T $1 NEWS ANALYSIS Thorny issues still on the table in PolyMet battle As all sides claim a legal victory, high court ruling foretells years of continued wrangling

by MARSHALL HELMBERGER Environmental groups while the parties hash out rela- Managing Editor hailed the decision, which they tively minor matters before an argue has wiped away PolyMet’s administrative law judge. Those REGIONAL— Who really all-important permit to mine matters include an assessment “won” in last week’s Supreme pending what is likely to be of whether the use of bentonite Court decision on the future of years of additional administrative clay is a practical solution for the proposed PolyMet mine? process and legal wrangling. addressing issues surrounding That remains an open question Yet, officials from the PolyMet’s proposed tailings after all parties in the dispute Department of Natural Resources basin and the lack of a fixed term claimed legal vindication when and PolyMet, contend that the for the permit to mine. the high court issued its ruling decision keeps the existing on April 28. permit intact, albeit suspended, See...POLYMET pg. 10

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC SAFETY Lawsuits pose rising risk to small town policing Rising cost of officer misconduct increases need for new calculus

by MARSHALL HELMBERGER Managing Editor

REGIONAL— The cost of a fatal police shooting is on the rise, and that elevates the risk for taxpayers, particular- ly in smaller communities that maintain their own police forces. When the city of Minneapolis settled a lawsuit from the family of George Floyd for $27 million back in March, city officials were betting that a jury would award even more. MAKING PROGRESS While a city like Minneapolis has the deep pockets necessary to issue such Major Ely projects jump-started with IRRR development funds awards when their police kill citizens without justifiable cause, that may not Despite business restrictions created by the COVID-19 pandemic last be the case for smaller communities. As by KEITH VANDERVORT the liability risks of police misconduct, Ely Editor year, the Boathouse Brewpub and Restaurant in downtown Ely not only survived, but thrived. Co-owner Brian Tome, above, is guiding or even questionable conduct, escalate, the bar and restaurant through a major expansion project for the the stakes are increasingly high for com- ELY – The city of Ely received munities for which damages of even a landmark’s second floor. A grant from the Department of IRRR to the approval late last week for three com- few million dollars could be crippling. city of Ely will help pay for a sprinkler system for the establishment. munity and development infrastructure Increasing liability was one of the grants from the Minnesota Department of The new space should be open this summer photo by K. Vandervort factors cited by Breitung Township Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation officials when they made the decision (IRRR). by Zup’s Market, and the third grant is The Ely Boathouse Brewpub to disband their police department Two development infrastructure a match for funds dedicated to the first and Restaurant, one of the few eating earlier this year. “It’s a problem for a grants include an expansion project at the phase of the Prospector Loop ATV Trail. establishments in the city to not only whole bunch of municipalities, whether Boathouse Brewpub and Restaurant and In all more than $650,000 will be coming renovation of the former Shopko building to Ely this year from IRRR. See...IRRR pg. 11 See...POLICE pg. 12

GET OUTDOORS New bog walk making strides for mid-June opening by DAVID COLBURN by mid-June. Framing sections stand ready to be installed at the Cook-Orr Editor Workers from Orr Bog Walk renovation project. photo by D. Colburn Pember Companies, Inc. ORR – Section by section, of Menomonie, Wis., have Information Center parking the six-foot wide starts at the old Orr Bog Walk is disap- already made significant lot last Friday. the beginning, and they’re pearing, and in the same way progress in dismantling the “(We’ve removed) from building frames heading a new one to replace it may dilapidated walk, with sec- the floating section all the be ready for summer tourists tions piled high in the Tourist way back to the ‘Y’ where See...WALK pg. 10

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information. Thanks to a munity. They also reflect could before.” Learn more online at www. Hwys 1 and 73 construction update partnership with the North on local stories and the Since We Are Water wearewaterironrange.com. REGIONAL- Construction has resumed on St. Louis Soil and Water meaning and experiences MN began touring in 2016, We are Water MN Highways 1 and 73. Motorists can expect single lane Conservation District, We of water in Minnesota with more than 2,000 stories is led by the Minnesota closures on Hwy 1 and Hwy 73 during construc- Are Water MN will be on space to add their own about water have been Humanities Center in part- tion hours. Beginning May 5, Hwy 1 will be closed display at the MDC from stories. Combining learning collected. Nearly 100 nership with the Minnesota between County Rd 5 and County Rd 139, traffic will May 13 through July 11. and sharing in this way high-quality audio stories Pollution Control Agency, be detoured on Cty Rd 5, Cty Rd 114 and Cty Rd 139 “How fortunate we strengthens Minnesotans’ are available via the proj- the Minnesota Historical for roadway repairs. are to have good water relationships with water ect’s Story Map. Water Society, the Minnesota For more information, please visit the project quality,” notes Becca and increases participa- stories are a way for visitors Department of Health, the website at http://www.dot.state.mn.us/d1/projects/ Reiss, Community tion in water stewardship to share personal experienc- Minnesota Department of hwy1resurfacing/index.html. Conservationist, North activities. es while learning about their Natural Resources, and the Important reminders for motorists regarding St. Louis Soil and Water “We Are Water MN neighbors’ relationships Minnesota Department of work zone safety: Conservation District is a unique opportunity to with water. The range of Agriculture. We are Water Slow down when approaching every work Water in Virginia. “Just partner with organizations experiences – from water MN is funded in part by the zone, then navigate through with care and caution. knowing how unique it is to we may not have other- as a daily part of visitors’ National Endowment for Stay alert; work zones constantly change. have water flowing in such wise,” said Becca Reiss. lives to personal stories the Humanities and with Watch for workers and slow-moving equip- different directions—to “Water connects people of family, ritual, joy, and money from the Arts and ment. Hudson Bay, the Gulf of on so many levels. We Are loss – along with education Cultural Heritage Fund that Obey posted speed limits. Fine for a violation Mexico, or the St. Lawrence Water MN has allowed us materials, compel people to was created with the vote of in a work zone is $300. Seaway—depending on to reach out and connect evaluate their relationship the people of Minnesota on Minimize distractions behind the wheel. where it falls on the triple with more organizations with water and engage more Nov. 4, 2008. Be patient; expect delays, especially during peak travel times. For more information on projects in northeast Minnesota, follow us on Facebook at https://face- book.com/groups/MnDOTnortheast and Twitter at @ mndotnortheast. For real-time traffic and travel infor- Applications for Veterans BWCA mation in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org. Health and well-being classes trip now open until May 14 available from Juniper REGIONAL- The give back to them as well.” Duane Lasley, a retired Interested veterans REGIONAL- Juniper is improving health and Richard I. Bong Veterans There are many issues Captain with the U.S. Army can apply for the trip wellness in communities across Minnesota. Through Historical Center is once facing veterans today. In an from Duluth, went on the through the center’s website a network of local leaders, community organizations, again hosting two free trips effort to assist in healing trip in 2018 and is now at https://bongcenter.org/ and health systems, Juniper delivers programs to help for veterans to the Boundary and building healthy volunteering his time for the boundary-waters-canoe-ar- adults manage chronic health conditions, prevent Waters Canoe Area in relationships within the trip. He states, “I was fortu- ea/ or stop by the center for falls, and foster well-being. If you are coping with Northern Minnesota this community, the center is nate enough to go on a past an application. Applicants high blood pressure, heart disease, COPD, arthritis, summer. With the COVID- offering these BWCA trips trip and it was an amazing who wish to be part of the diabetes, or other chronic conditions, Juniper can 19 pandemic canceling the for veterans. Participants experience. I am doing what first review of applications support your efforts to live life as fully and inde- 2020 trip, the center is able will enjoy a week of fishing, I can to help others enjoy need to submit all materials pendently as possible. to offer a second trip this canoeing, and camping a similar experience,” said by Friday, May 14. A final To keep everyone safe during the COVID-19 year. Trip dates are July 12 with fellow veterans. By Heckman. deadline for consideration pandemic, Juniper is offering virtual, telephone, and to 18 and July 26 to Aug. 1. bringing veterans into the The center will be is set for Friday, May 21 in-person classes. The telephone class options let This will be the third wilderness away from taking a small group of for those who miss the first adults who may not have access to the internet or year and trips #4 and #5 noises and stress, the hope veterans and two group review date. video capabilities still join classes. that the center has offered. is it will help them heal, leaders up to Ely, where Individuals, business- Classes include strategies and exercises to take The trip is for veterans recover, and just relax. they will spend a night at a es, or organizations that an active role in managing your health and well-be- who are disabled or dealing “In order to educate local resort before heading are interested in donating ing and are offered in three program categories: falls with PTSD and other spec- the public, the center relies into the BWCA the next towards this program may prevention, diabetes prevention and self-manage- ified traumas. “This is a on veterans to provide day. All of the outfitting contact Heckman at the ment, and chronic pain and disease management. great opportunity for us their stories and artifacts. equipment will be provided center. Juniper’s programs are evidence-based and proven to to provide support to the We appreciate the trust for each participant. On the make a positive difference in the quality of life mea- veterans who give so much veterans place in us to tell sixth day, the group will sures such as feeling more in control, less stressed, to us,” says executive their stories and want to return to the resort before and able to do more of what makes you feel well. director Dustin Heckman. give back to the veteran a return trip to Superior the To register or find a workshop near you, visit “Veterans give so much to community. next day. www.yourjuniper.org or call or email Gina Marsalla our local communities that we want to do our part to at 1-855-215-2174 or [email protected]. Tidy-UpTidy-Up TowerTower Got Cabin Fever? 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COVID-19 A “normal” summer may be in store despite a decline in vaccinations by DAVID COLBURN I think, toward moving administered in the week director Kris Ehresmann with popular community receive. The administration Cook-Orr Editor things forward. I think beginning April 4, the didn’t have a breakdown activities, such as fairs and also set a revised goal of Minnesotans should start first full week of eligibil- of last week’s vaccinations, sporting events, “some of getting at least one shot REGIONAL- assuming they’re going to ity for those 16 and older, but did provide insight for the things people are eager into the arms of 70 percent Minnesota data reflects a have a very normal-looking last week’s total doses about 11,000 doses posted to go to, to make it easy for of eligible Americans by recent nationwide trend summer,” Walz said. dropped by 32 percent to to the state vaccine website them to also get a vaccine.” July 4. Currently, that of declining COVID-19 While Walz gave no just over 276,000. State on Tuesday. In another sign of number stands at roughly vaccinations, but with 59 specific details about pos- health officials acknowl- “The bottom line is that slowing demand for vacci- 56 percent. percent of those 16 and over sible changes, he indicat- edged Tuesday that people that included 4,000 first nations, 80 Walmart phar- Malcolm said it was too in the state having received ed that steady progress getting second doses make doses and 7,000 second macies across the state have early to know if Minnesota at least one dose of vaccine toward reaching a goal up a large percentage of the doses,” she said. “We’re started offering walk-in would be affected by the as of Sunday, Gov. Tim of having 70 percent of doses administered, rather glad that people are con- vaccinations, while still revisions to Biden’s plan. Walz appears poised to lift eligible Minnesotans fully than new people coming to tinuing to get that second providing appointments for More youths eligible more restrictions this week. vaccinated sometime in get vaccinated. dose, but as we talked those who want them. Malcolm responded During a Tuesday tour June would be a significant “In recent days, on about, we’re at a phase Falling requests for positively to widely-re- of Alice Smith Elementary milestone in reopening the any given day, we’ve where the first doses have vaccine from numerous ported news that federal School in Hopkins to state. been seeing more people slowed, and we need to states prompted the Biden officials may next week promote funding for However, that progress getting second doses than retool and redirect our administration to announce approve the Pfizer vaccine summer school programs, could be slowing, based new people getting first efforts to much more tar- a new distribution plan on for youths 12- to 15-years- Walz indicated that a revi- on information from the doses,” Commissioner Jan geted outreach.” Tuesday. Surplus vaccines old. sion of COVID-19 restric- Minnesota Department of Malcolm said. “But that Malcolm noted that due to declining orders will “Given a significant tions is imminent. Health. first dose number does one strategy would be to be put into a vaccine bank so “Thursday’s announce- From a high point of continue to increase.” start making vaccinations that states with greater need ment should go a long way, more than 405,000 doses State infectious disease available in conjunction can increase how much they See COVID...pg. 5

CITY OF ELY Ely economic growth hinges on daycare options by KEITH VANDERVORT continues. families are needed in Ely to McDonald said IRRR is who would like be involved the money is out there we Ely Editor The move to form a fuel any kind of economic very interested. There is in providing more daycare have a cohesive plan to go working subcommittee resurgence and growth. supposed to be federal options in the area. after that money.” by city council members “It is a demographic activity before too long. He offered the ser- Interim Mayor Chuck ELY – One of the clear acting as EEDA commis- we need to keep our school So, it’s a matter of trying vices of his daughter- Novak warned of the dif- and present roadblocks sioners follows recent going and our community to figure out what we need in-law, Mandy Petersen, ficulty in addressing the to economic growth in discussions by the city’s vital,” he said. and what would work for who works for Wilder childcare issue. “That’s a the greater Ely area is the projects committee and the Petersen said finan- us and get a plan together.” Foundation. tough nut to crack in St. severe shortage of daycare council. cial assistance to address The former mayor, “She has studied on Paul or in Washington when services. Former mayor “Ely has a great need the community’s daycare who was largely credited this before. She has a tre- you talk about maybe some Ross Petersen was recent- for daycare, I think we all industry from federal, with pushing Ely’s new mendous amount of infor- money to come,” he said. ly empowered by the Ely know that,” Petersen said state and county agencies library and City Hall ren- mation on this,” Petersen “One of the big difficulties Economic Development last week. “Ely lost over may be in the works, and ovation into reality, sug- said. is the rules. They make the Authority to spearhead a 40 percent of its daycare Ely officials need to be gested initiating the same “Perhaps we can put ads rules because of the worst wide-ranging exploration (providers) during the ready. “According to our kind of community effort out there to attract daycare offenders, not the non-of- of potential solutions to whole COVID thing. We economic advisor, DEED to address local daycare people to be involved. They fenders.” the continuing dilemma didn’t have enough before (Minnesota Department needs. Petersen suggested really know what’s needed. He called for a closer of attracting a younger, COVID hit. Now there is a of Employment and forming a subcommittee to There are a lot of opportu- look at the regulations and vibrant workforce to the huge need for it and it is a Economic Development) include interested parties, nities there,” he said. “We rules, and perhaps a soft- area while a dearth of huge problem.” is looking at something, especially those in the local need to move together and childcare services here He stressed that young and Commissioner (Paul) daycare industry, or those put a plan together, so when See EDA...pg. 5 REAL ESTATE

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The First Amendment of the United States Constitution e-mail: [email protected] OPINION Editorial Ignoring sulfate pollution Who really stands to benefit when our region’s water quality suffers? Writer and political activ- includes Vermilion on the list ist Upton Sinclair famously of 30 water bodies in the state wrote, “It is difficult to get a impaired by sulfate pollution. man to understand something The levels now reported in when his salary depends upon Lake Vermilion are high his not understanding it.” And enough to impact wild rice as the truth of that statement well as jump start the conver- is evident in the continuing sion of elemental mercury to failure of the Iron Range’s methyl mercury. That should political establishment to be a concern to everyone who address the issue of sulfate consumes fish from the lake. pollution from the region’s The state’s historic failure taconite mines. to clean up pollution from tac- We recognize that plenty onite mines strongly suggests of good salaries depend on the state’s regulators can’t the continuation of taconite be trusted to keep a check mining, which is undoubtedly on pollution from proposed why so many in our region copper-nickel mines, which appear so willing to simply involves sulfide ore, a far more pretend that the pollution environmentally hazardous Letters from Readers that emanates from facilities type of rock than is the case like the Minntac tailings with taconite. Actions matter as they will. None are free to banding together to make a strong basin doesn’t exist, or that its more than words. Our region’s More progress impose their religion on others. federation came originally from impacts are minor. political class may say that needed on It’s sad but necessary that such the Iroquois Confederacy. Chief While the current focus on sulfide-based mining can be a basic American principle must Canasatego, through an interpret- sulfate pollution centers on its done safely, but if it isn’t (as pay equity be constantly defended in every er friend of Benjamin Franklin, impact on wild rice, sulfate is is likely), the evidence sug- generation. made an impression on several In 2017, with the Eighth also linked to the conversion of gests they’ll do nothing to fix Peter M. Leschak of our founding fathers. While Congressional District experienc- elemental mercury to methyl it. As long as salaries depend Side Lake the Iroquois Confederacy was a ing Minnesota’s largest average mercury in our area lakes. on continuing to ignore the strong unified force organized to gap in pay (women were making Methyl mercury is a partic- problem, the problem is likely deal with other native nations and an average of 27 percent less ularly toxic form of mercury to continue to be ignored, or Birds regularly the new colonies, each individual than men working in the same that bioaccumulates in fish. even defended with the usual tribe retained its sovereignty in jobs), AAUW and Rotary joined brighten our days Under natural conditions, spin about how our region’s handling its own issues. That is forces to begin canvassing every sulfate levels in northeastern water is cleaner than the rest I enjoyed your article about why we today are still known business in Ely, asking them to Minnesota waters are very of the state. the Evening Grosbeaks. We also as a republic, modeled after not sign an “Equal Pay Affirmation” - low, which limits the creation The truth is that the have had them as almost daily only the democratic principles stating they would pay women and of methyl mercury. But when impacts of mining pollution visitors for a few months. For a of Greece, but the practical Five men equally for the same work. elevated, even a little, from are only felt in downstream while it seemed that a group of Tribes form of governance. The goal was to bring awareness sulfate discharges, the pro- waters. The lakes and rivers 5-8 males would be on our feeder In less philosophical terms, of the pay gap in our region and duction of methyl mercury can in the region that don’t receive at once, with maybe one female the practicality of First Nations make Ely the first city in our state jump sharply, leading to more pollution discharge are, in fact, in the group. At other times, influence is unmistakable. The to have 100 percent of businesses mercury in the fish we eat. notably clean, mostly because females would be in the majority, Oneida tribe helped General sign the affirmation. Today, our That’s another inconvenient their watersheds remain rela- happily eating sunflower seeds. Washington’s troops with food and congressional district ranks sixth fact that we choose to pretend tively undeveloped compared They contribute to emptying the medical care during a long winter in Minnesota with a pay gap that doesn’t have a connection to to other parts of the state. Yet, feeder now, along with the other at Valley Forge. Sustenance crops has narrowed to 21.6 percent. the way in which many folks citing the water quality of returnees, purple finches, juncos, like potatoes, tomatoes, squash The U.S. House has passed the in our region earn a living. lakes that aren’t affected by white-throated sparrows, and and beans all were originally from Paycheck Fairness Act, providing Lest there be any misun- mining discharge to defend the pine siskins. Yesterday, I saw sources on the North, Central, protections to the Equal Pay Act derstanding, we believe that pollution of lakes that are, is 11 species just while having an and South American continents of 1963. Encourage our senators, we can have taconite mining the kind of logical fallacy we extended coffee time. cultivated by Native tribes. Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar, and clean water, but achieving suspect Upton Sinclair had The Evening Grosbeaks used Last, but certainly not least, to support the bill as it works its that will take political courage in mind when he penned his to be at our feeders pretty much is the versatile and economically way through the U.S. Senate. from those who have chosen famous quote on the occasion- year-round, but not in recent years, vital corn plant (maize) and the The list of businesses that signed for years to bury their heads al failings of human nature. as many have noted. But we have billions of dollars it generates in the pledge can be found in the in the sand. As we reported Perhaps it’s best in this had Rose-breasted Grosbeaks the U.S. Of course, it has been newspaper today. Thank them, earlier this year, an analysis case to consider whose sala- steadily all summer, obviously altered in genetic selection by support them, for making the by the Minnesota Pollution ries are really at risk. As the nesting somewhere close by, for our breeders, but the germ plasm commitment to make Ely an equal Control Agency found that MPCA has already conclud- at least 10 years. Before that, they is from the sacred grain fostered pay community. the taconite industry has the ed, the mining companies only visited briefly at the begin- by tribes of the Americas. Mary Setterholm financial resources to clean have sufficient resources to ning of summer. The senator, along with many AAUW Public up its pollution. But as long as clean up their act. In other For the winter of 2019-2020, Americans, also forgot about the Policy Committee mining companies know that words, they can reduce their we had Goldfinches daily, but Navajo Code Talkers of WWII Ely the politicians, local unions, discharges and still maintain none have been here for months. who played a vital role in the war and the rest of the political the salaries that sustain many I hope they return. in the Pacific against the Japanese. establishment in our region Iron Range families. It is cor- Lois J. Garbisch Perhaps local school boards need are willing to carry their porate profits— i.e. the size Santorum and his Cook to wake up and re-emphasize the sulfate-tainted water on this of the salaries of the boys in backers seek a importance of studying govern- issue, they have little need to the Pittsburgh suites— that ment, civics, and true history fear enforcement of the state’s are potentially diminished if theocracy Native-influence so that senators, house leaders, water quality standards. funds are diverted to clean and presidents of the future can Kudos to David Colburn for The connection between up water here in northeastern is far-reaching in legislate with wisdom and not his well-crafted and incisive essay the Minntac tailings basin Minnesota. So, when we hear ignorance. about the rock-bottom ignorance and sulfate discharges is our politicians talking about America Mark Roalson and bigotry of Rick Santorum. indisputable. As the data mining pollution clean-up as Mr. Colburn’s column about Hoyt Lakes The faction of politically regres- released this past week by a threat to someone’s way of the ignorance of a former senator sive Christianity that Santorum the Environmental Protection life, at least we know who on the inspiration, origins and represents employs “religious Agency shows, the closer a they’re really talking about. adaptations of our nation’s gov- liberty” as a code phrase and downstream water body is to And it’s not the working folks ernment was enlightening. Where the stalking horse for what they the basin, the higher the con- here on the Range. Unfortunately, many actually desire: a theocracy. Not centration of sulfate. While Americans get their “education North Country only is such unconstitutional and the concentrations are lower and information” from social antithetical to American values, by the time the water reaches media, not from well-researched Sounds Off it would also mean the destruc- Lake Vermilion, the EPA still books or documentaries. The idea tion of liberty itself. All are free of having a government of states to believe and worship (or not) Getting to the day we can say, "Yes!" Everyone has a of shelter that only trees can provide. girl, I paid no attention to the fact that Assembly lines were revolutionary- mass “growing up” story. When things got crazy in my house, everyone in my neighborhood was white. producing cars for a “new middle class.” Mine begins in an as they sometimes did, I could climb One day, someone pointed out that most of A lot of people were needed to run those obscure township to the tops of those trees where thick my friends’ families had come to Michigan lines. They came in droves from far-away on the outskirts of branches of maple leaves or pine boughs in search of work and the dream of a places. Henry Ford provided steady work, Detroit, Mich. My provided privacy and protection from better life. They spoke a little different lifting many people out of poverty, while parents’ little asbes- the chaos. Like some other children, I from us because they came from “down he became an extremely wealthy man. tos-shingled bun- would occasionally dream of “running south-” places called Kentucky, Tennessee, It was my grade school classrooms galow sat amidst a away.” I remember the day I drummed Alabama and Mississippi. Detroit was where I first met people of many shades hodgepodge of other up enough courage to actually announce known as a place of opportunity. of color. It was a curiosity for me. That’s small single-story it. I pulled my skate case from under One summer day, my grandmother when the discussion about “race” began. dwellings on a dirt my bed and headed toward the door. I took her grandchildren to tour the Henry My parents were good people. Young, street called Linville. KATHLEEN was surprised when my mom, mildly Ford Museum. It was one of my earliest and aware of their own heritage. My I was lucky. Our disinterested, her hands still in dish- history lessons. Our grandfather worked mother’s father fled Greece to escape civil lot had trees. This MCQUILLAN water, called to ask if I’d packed clean on the assembly line at Ford and accord- conflict. He sought refuge and prosperity. matters because at underwear. I never made it very far. ing to Grandma, the company had “saved a very early age, I discovered the sense In my innocent ignorance as a young our family” during the Great Depression. See RACE...pg. 5 THE TIMBERJAY May 7, 2021 5 Letters from Readers

black people. This would reflect on their interpreta- excellent example of what its corrupted views onto selection for school-re- A book that has be a point to examine more tion of the author’s intent students do in the class- others, as an excuse to push quired reading because he generated critial carefully. What passages and meaning. room when they respond to forward a twisted agenda disagrees with the author’s in the book did Micah I agree with Micah books. They think, respond, when it satisfies them. views and perceptions. He thinking feel convey this? When that the point of education reflect, listen, ponder, and in One thing I feel always argues that the goal of edu- I read Micah’s comment, I is NOT to create robots. the end, hopefully grow in gets left out of the “freedom cation is to create critical I read Micah Larson’s thought how meaningful it The point of education is their awareness and under- of religion” rant, is the fact thinkers who are free to (a student at Ely Memorial) would be to explore further. to develop critical thinking standing of those others, it not only is for freedom of express how they feel and comments and opinions Read additional memoirs skills and the ability for those “not like us.” a religion of your choice, think (a luxury he appar- in last week's paper about and stories from black and each student to engage in Ellie Larmouth BUT ALSO FREEDOM ently believes shouldn’t Austin Channing Brown’s brown people. Connect serious, meaningful discus- Tower FROM IT, IF YOU SO be extended to the book’s memoir “I’m Still Here: with black and brown sions about timely topics. DESIRE. author), rather than staying Black Dignity in a World students in other class- The point of education is Barry W. Tungseth mute and complying with Made for Whiteness” and rooms with regular Zoom to see the multiple sides Religious Ely whatever they are taught. thought about the fact meetings. Get to know to any issue. The point By his own measures, then, that this is exactly what freedom also each other. Ask questions. of education is to expand this book has checked all his one wants to occur in the Listen to the experiences and grow. Nothing is more means freedom boxes in doing what edu- classroom when students “I'm Still Here,” and stories of those “not effective in reaching that cation should. Only books respond to a book. from religion like us.” So much is pos- goal than to read books, appears to have that force you out of your Students think, reflect, sible in today’s world of especially those written I read David Colburn’s comfort zone inspire the express opinions, examine technology. by those “not like us.” As piece titled “Native met its objective type of thoughtful critique thoughts, and grow and Micah suggested that, educators, we have strived Americans, religious “I’m Still Here,” and reasoned opinion that learn as a result. The to him, Austin Channing to move away from rote liberty and Rick Santorum” appears to have met its Ms. Brown’s book elicited book, “I’m Still Here” is Brown’s tone was conde- learning and memorizing in the April 30 issue. objective from Mr. Larson. a memoir. It is an account scending and patronizing. facts to deeper levels of Not only was it written In last week’s letters, Steve Wilson of the author’s personal This would be another point understanding. Instead of well, but was truthful to its Micah Larson expressed his Tower experiences as a young to examine and discuss. one text, multiple texts, end. I heard Santorum’s belief that Austin Channing black woman. It is her story. What passages seemed to be books, and resources are entire speech, and came Brown’s memoir, “I’m Micah felt that the book condescending and patron- utilized to make learning across the same ideas Mr. Still Here, Black Dignity presented Brown’s personal izing? The class could then meaningful. Colburn did. Somehow for a World Made for experience as if it were a examine those passages and Micah’s letter was an religion just keeps sticking Whiteness,” was a poor universal experience for all COVID...Continued from page 3 number of cases we have Minnesota, and some of with COVID infections and cases have been identified Regional data Seven new cases were seen in middle and high the initial activity was deaths as she cautioned involving a variant first A recent surge of identified in Ely and four school-aged kids recently, seen associated with youth people about travel and its identified in Brazil. The UK cases on the Bois Forte in Embarrass, while Cook this expansion would be a activities with our sports role in allowing the spread variant has been acknowl- Reservation appears to be saw one additional case. really welcomed develop- ecosystem,” Ehresmann of coronavirus variants that edged as the source for on the decline, according to The numbers align ment and a significant step said. “That allowed for the can be more infectious and 60 to 65 percent of recent recent health updates posted with county and state- forward to make it that transmission of a variant possibly more resistant to infections in the state. to the tribe’s website. Only wide patterns of declin- much harder for this virus that was known to be easier vaccinations. Ehresmann mentioned a three new COVID cases ing COVID infections in to continue circulating and to spread within that pop- “The unfortunate recent cluster of cases have been reported, each recent weeks, although infecting people,” she said. ulation. The Pfizer vaccine pattern we’ve seen is that associated with travel to on separate days, over the the seven-day daily case Those 19-and-under is available for individuals variants developing else- Mexico. past week. average for northern St. represent 26 percent of new 16 and older, and we really where in the world tend “Given that Mexico is Due to differences in Louis County remains in COVID cases identified want to encourage that age to spread to new locations a favorite destination for reporting practices, a surge the escalating community since April 1, the day after group to take advantage of when people travel, and many in the upper Midwest, of 12 cases in the Tower zip spread category at 19.5, vaccine eligibility was that vaccine.” then these variants gain a we need to reiterate that it code reported on April 29 just slightly higher than the expanded. Variant concerns foothold in our commu- remains a high-risk loca- was anticipated, reflecting 18.8 mark for the county as “We’ve seen the nities. Minnesota is no tion,” Ehresmann said. a whole. Ehresmann pointed to cases already diagnosed in increase in variants of exception,” she said. the crisis conditions in India the Vermilion sector of the concern circulating in Just in the last week, 65 Bois Forte Reservation. EDA...Continued from page 3 ening of the regulations in daycare? How many here tion.” He welcomed federal the mayor points out, there problem unique to its own ering on the issue. The first rural areas. aren’t working because money coming to northern are all the rules and reg- approach.” meeting will be held at 5 “I’m in full support of they can’t get daycare here? Minnesota to address the ulations. That makes it EEDA members p.m. on Monday, May 10, pursuing this,” he added. It would be nice to have daycare dilemma. even more difficult. Maybe charged Clerk-Treasurer in Council Chambers. “Maybe we can have a those metrics to make a Ely Economic Advisor we want to approach this Harold Langowski to work forum in chambers to gather solid argument.” John Fedo warned of the as a hybrid or non-profit with Petersen to form a those interested in working Petersen added, “There thin profit margins that most solution that addresses subcommittee to begin on this to develop a plan are dozens of possible daycare operations endure. the needs. We might stand discussions and fact-gath- to keep putting pressure options that we could look “Put unions and wages a chance if we carve out on our legislators. We at, and that’s why we need in the mix, and how can something unique,” he the need to identify our needs. to have a committee to anybody afford good said. “It wouldn’t be the How many parents want gather this kind of informa- quality daycare? And as first time that Ely solved a TIMBERJAY ...Continued from page 4 Copyright © 2021 by The Timberjay. RACE The Timberjay (PN 16025) is pub- I’m sure he endured many about your “nationality.” I was a teenager in But no doubt, we’ve a long lished weekly on Fridays, 51 weeks episodes of discrimination. My last name identified 1967 when a racial uprising way to go to reach that per year, by The Timberjay Inc., PO My father’s family were me immediately as an swept Detroit. My teach- “more perfect union.” Box 636, Tower, MN 55790. Busi- Irish immigrants escaping “outsider” in my new ers openly preached that We still lack assurances ness/Editorial Office at 414 Main St., PO Box 636, famine. America would neighborhood, made up of “blacks were coming to of safety and security for Tower, MN 55790. Call (218) 753-2950 to sub- be their “land of plenty.” folks primarily of Polish invade our neighborhoods.” people of color so they can scribe. E-mail address is [email protected]. But instead, they found and German descent. I couldn’t believe my ears. I live their daily lives freely Periodicals postage paid at Tower, Minnesota. signs reading “No Irish Detroit was defined by remember the day I walked and fully. Their voices are need apply.” My parents its “neighborhoods”, and out of class and headed for still not equally heard and carried a strong value for then there was “the ghetto.” home. I felt nauseous from valued, not yet integral to POSTMASTER: Send address changes to justice and compassion Gradually, parts of the rage. That evening, my the fabric and “doings” of The Timberjay, PO Box 636, Tower, MN 55790. for people who struggled, inner city neighborhoods mother looked into my eyes American society. We do not to mention a sense of became “mixed” which and gave me a warning. not yet truly honor their This award-winning community newspaper gratitude for the oppor- triggered a phenomenon In her scolding voice, she diverse histories, their published each week serves the communities of tunities afforded to them. called “white flight.” This told me that I must “learn essential role in birthing this Tower/Soudan, Cook/Orr, and Ely. Their messages in a nutshell led to the development to ignore those remarks.” nation, nor their inordinate were, “Don’t forget your of strictly white suburbs. She gave me reasons that contributions of labor spent Publisher Marshall Helmberger roots.” and “Stand up for Over time, larger all-black only made me feel worse. building America’s infra- General Manager Jodi Summit the underdog.” That meant, neighborhoods grew, much And then she added, “I’m structure and economic Cook/Orr Editor David Colburn “people who were rejected to the dismay of many racist telling you this because I success. Ely Editor Keith Vandervort just for being different.” Detroiters. Like many other love you.” Those words Honest self-assess- Staff Writer Stephanie Ukkola We got strict orders that we major American cities, it made me heartsick. ment is never easy. Ending Office Manager M. M. White were to defend their rights instituted a system called That year, I joined a entrenched systems of Graphics/Ad Sales Scarlet Lynn Stone to equal respect and fair “red-lining” into its real local chapter of “People racial injustice will be even Ad Sales/Sports Jay Greeney treatment, and never were estate industry. The goal Against Racism,” a group harder. But each are neces- we to refer to Negroes as was to keep people racially of black, brown and white sary if we are ever going Official Newspaper: we heard others call them. segregated. people, committed to under- to be the “exceptional” City of Tower, Townships of Bearville, Eagles This was the early 1960s. When kept apart, we standing and exploring country we claim to be. We Nest, Embarrass, Kugler, Vermilion Lake, Field, Because of their guidance, I were deprived of “getting ways to heal our “war-torn” have so much yet to learn. Morcom, Leiding, Crane Lake, ISD 707. felt no hesitancy to befriend to know one another,” community. But nothing And it is with and through kids, regardless of their experiencing our common seemed to offer real hope. the eyes of people of color Member: Minnesota Newspaper Association, background or color, if they humanity by sharing our Tired of feeling helpless in that we will succeed. Lake Vermilion Resort Association, Lake Vermil- were friendly back to me. histories and cultural tra- the midst of hate, at eigh- Our work is far from ion Area Chamber of Commerce, Ely Chamber of And for most of my youth, ditions. This made it nearly teen I left home. done, but we mustn’t be Commerce, Orr Chamber of Commerce. that system seemed to work. impossible to develop Looking at today’s overwhelmed. We’re not at It was in 1965 that my mutual understanding and headlines, it may seem that the “beginning” but rather Subscriptions Available: recently-widowed mother respect. 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Week of May 10 MUSIC ON THE ROAD Monday NER band has “excellent” trip to OrlandoFest Music Competition TOPS - Immanuel Lutheran Church, Tower, BABBITT- Five years of at 9 a.m. Canceled until planning went into this year’s further notice. Northeast Range High School band week-long trip to Orlan- Embarrass Al-Anon Family do, Fla. A group of 25 students Group- Hope Lutheran along with band director Kevin Church, 5088 Hwy. 21, Ryks, and chaperones Christine 6 p.m. Mackai, Chandra Koivisto and Amanda Koivisto travelled by motorcoach to Florida, stopping Tower City Council- 5:30 in Atlanta, where they toured the p.m. on May 10. See city Coca-Cola Museum and Olym- website for agenda. pic Park. Once in Orlando, the band Tuesday participated in an intensive full Tower Area Food Shelf- ensemble music workshop, per- Open on the third Tuesday formed on a concert stage (see of every month from 2:30- the school’s facebook page for 5:00 p.m. Located in the videos), and earned an excellent back of the Timberjay rating and trophy for their per- building on Main Street. formance at OrlandoFest Music Next food shelf day is May Fest 2021. 18. Band Director Kevin Ryks said this was only the second Greenwood Fire Dept.- time his band had received this and a lot of great lessons Meetings on the first (busi- high a rating on a Florida trip, were learned,” Mackai ness meeting) and third his eighth as a long-time music said. “There is so much teacher. (drill) Tuesday of each more learning that what “We were so fortunate to be month at 6 p.m. takes place in the four able to come and compete at this walls of a classroom.” event because so many bands During their music Greenwood Town Board- had to drop out due to COVID,” 6:30 p.m. on May 11. workshops, the students said Christine Mackai, one of the really pushed themselves trip’s chaperones and an active Wednesday and grew as musicians, member of the band’s booster Mackai said. Tower AA- Open Basics- club. “We are doing well and “The kids really re- 7 p.m. at St. James staying healthy…not even one sponded. They are taking Presbyterian Church. sneeze!” more pride in what they Questions, call 753-2332. The trip had originally been are doing and gained a lot back home to Minnesota. On dents a chance to see a lot more planned for last year but was of confidence.” the way home, the bus travelled of the country than if they had Thursday postponed due to COVID. Band members also had through Nashville, where the flown. Students were expected AA Meeting- Lake “For a lot of our kids this plenty of time for fun, visiting students were set to have dinner back in Babbitt on Wednesday, Vermilion 12x12 (Open). was the first time to be far from Universal’s Studios Volcano Bay at the Hard Rock Café before be- May 5 in the afternoon. 6:30 p.m. at Immanuel home,” Mackai said. “It was a water park, attending a theme ginning the long overnight drive Some students were able to Lutheran Church, Tower, new experience altogether.” dinner at Medieval Times while back to Minnesota. cover the cost of the trip through use the rear side door The weather was also a chal- watching jousting knights in ar- Two bus drivers were along their work on fundraising, and entrance. lenge, said Mackai, with tem- mor, visiting Disney Springs, on the trip, trading off four-hour while students weren’t required peratures in the 90s every day. and Busch Gardens Amusement driving shifts. Travelling by bus to help with fundraising, all did Vermilion Country School The chaperones were very and Animal Park. The trip had made the logistics of the trip eas- take advantage of fundraising Board- Meetings proud of how the students han- originally included a day at Dis- ier, said Mackai, because it was opportunities to pay a portion of posted online at dled themselves, and followed all ney World, but Busch Gardens safer to transport the band in- their cost for the trip. Donations vermilioncountry.org. the safety rules, like mask-wear- was substituted since Disney struments, as well as giving the of food and cash from area busi- ing, that were in place. Parks were not yet admitting group their own transportation nesses and organizations also “The kids have been super,” large groups. The students also once in Florida. The trip was ar- helped offset costs. she said. got a day at Cocoa Beach on the ranged through Sue Bee Travel Civic Club cancels “We extended the classroom Memorial Day Atlantic Ocean before heading of Virginia. It also gave the stu- Service due to COVID restrictions Clean-up Days set for May 10 and 12 TOWER- The Tower Soudan Civic Club regret- REGIONAL- Residents of yard waste, and old appliances Residents must call Breit- have hazardous waste, residents fully announces that they Tower and Breitung Township on May 10 and 12. Neatly piled ung Town Hall at 218-753-6020 are asked to bring it to the Sou- will not be sponsoring the are being asked to do their part and bagged items should be left or email the clerk at clark@bre- dan Canister on Wednesday, June Memorial Day Celebration to clean-up their community. alongside the alley. No garbage itungtownship.org to arrange a 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a or the July 4th pancake City and township maintenance will be collected, but litter col- pick-up, or if they have any ques- special household hazardous breakfast due to COVID crews will be picking up items on lected from roadsides, alleys, and tions. Maintenance workers will waste collection day. If you can’t restrictions. Monday, May 10 and Wednes- vacant lots can be bagged and left be collecting neatly-piled items make it that day, household haz- It is impossible to maintain day, May 12. The details are a bit out for collection. from the curb or alley. Limited ardous waste is collected year- safe distancing in the Civic different for each community, so In Soudan and Breitung amounts of brush will be accept- round at the Virginia Regional Center for these functions. please see the information below. Township, maintenance workers ed. Landfill; call 218-741-8831 for In the city of Tower, main- will transport yard waste, appli- No garbage, batteries, paints, more information. tenance crews and volunteers ances, scrap metal, and tires, free or hazardous waste will be ac- Special Mother's will be picking up brush, bagged of charge, to the canister site. cepted in either town. If you do Day music at St. James on COMMUNITY NEWS Sunday, May 9 We spoke with The Crib er City Hall (including terest shown by all of you TOWER- Greg Baby Shower NER Nighthawks Club manager to identify The Star Spangled Ban- will be the deciding factor Kuchan, on guitar, and his for Life- Fill the baseball in Soudan their specific needs: ner) and then to ride and on whether or not a parade wife Denice, on electric Bassinet Travel size lotions, play on a flat-bed truck SOUDAN- The will happen. drums, will perform “Trust TOWER- The St. hand sanitizers; chap in the front of parade so Northeast Range baseball Everyone who wants in You” by Lauren Daigle Martin’s Catholic Church sticks; gifts for our moth- band members can rejoin team will be playing at to participate in the pa- at 10 a.m. on Mother’s Quilt Ministry is once ers; infant hygiene prod- their families to watch the the Soudan field (weath- rade this year should Day at St. James Presby- again partnering with the ucts (lotion, sunscreen, rest of the parade. er-permitting) on the fol- contact Julie Johnson at terian Church in Tower. Women’s Care Center shampoo); outfits of any Please dig out your lowing dates: tseventsboard@gmail. Greg and Denice have in Duluth. Quilters have size, summer/fall (9 mo. instrument and recruit Monday, May 10 at com, or by phone/text been bringing special mu- been busy making quilts to 12 mo. most needed); others! If any ques- 4:30 p.m. against Nash- at 218-750-7242 by May sic to the Sunday Service for them, but they have infant/toddler toys; infant tions, please text or call wauk-Keewatin 8. This is the deadline for some time now and the more needs. During the carriers; hooded towels 218-393-2036, or email Thursday, May 13 at the board has set to allow congregation of St. James month of May, the quilt and washcloths; Boppy [email protected]. 4:30 p.m. against Silver time to get all the aspects invites friends and com- ministry group is spon- pillows and covers; Bum- Please join the Band for a Bay of the parade in place for munity members to come soring a Baby Shower for bo seats; infant play mats; fun time! Sunday, July 4. and enjoy the uplifting Life. All items and money crib sheets; and diapers. Parade float Fireworks are being music. donated will be given to Donations may be Little Church registrations planned for Saturday, July the Women’s Care Center. placed in the bassinet lo- Committee to meet 3. cated at the front entrance required by May 8 Saturday, May 8 Breitung Clean-Up Days of the church, or dropped to see if there is TSHS aluminum off at the rectory. Help VERMILION LAKE enough interest to Monday, May 10 & Wednesday, May 12 us fill the bassinet for the TWP- The Little Church can drive Women’s Care Center! quarterly business meet- hold a parade fundraiser Maintenance Workers will Questions may be direct- ing will begin on Satur- TOWER- The Tow- TOWER-SOUDAN- pick up specified items ed to Maryann at 753- day, May 8 at 10 a.m. The er-Soudan Lake Vermilion The Tower-Soudan His- for FREE DISPOSAL 4310. group welcomes anyone Events Board is hoping torical Society is starting (anything that doesn’t cost money and is looking for people that there will be a parade an ongoing “Aluminum at the dump) T-S Community interested in keeping The on the Fourth of July this Can” collection drive. Little Church preserved year. With the COVID-19 Funds from the cans do- All items must be separated and bagged or Band seeking and maintained in our restrictions being loos- piled as directed and placed on the curb. nated will go toward proj- players for Fourth community. The meeting ened, and more citizens ects and the work of the Absolutely no household of July parade will include a discussion getting vaccinated, things Historical Society. of the last year’s work are getting closer to “back TOWER-SOUDAN- A fenced-in trail- garbage will be accepted! projects, plus election of to normal.” We’re putting the Tow- er is behind the Historic officers. Masks and so- But for the parade Clean Yard Waste (in bags, no glass, no rocks, etc.) er-Soudan Community Fire Hall located next to cial distancing will be ad- to happen, the TSLVEB White Goods (old refrigerators or stoves - doors must be Band back together. The the Tower Post Office removed from refrigerators), Scrap Metal (pile in a pile) vised. The Little Church needs to get the public in- Fourth of July Commit- on Main St. Please place Car & Pick-up Truck Tires (24” or smaller) is located in Vermilion volved now! tee has asked if the band your aluminum cans in- No Batteries, Paints or Hazardous Waste Lake Township on Cty. The board needs to can play for the parade side of a garbage bag and Rd. 26/Wahlsten Rd. Any hear from all businesses, this year, because they are place them in the fenced Please place all items ON THE CURB. questions, contact Len families, organizations, Residents must call Breitung Town Hall at 753-6020 expecting that high school trailer. Other donations or Hujanen at 218-749-2014. and individuals who plan or email the clerk at [email protected] bands will not be playing. memberships can be sent on having an entry in the to arrange pick-up or with questions. The plan is to play a to TSHS, PO Box 465, parade. The level of in- few tunes in front of Tow- Tower, MN, 55790. 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OUR COMMUNITY Ely Watercolor Club cancels 2021 show ELY – The 2021 Ely Watercolor Club’s 2021 show is called off this year becasuse of the continuing public health concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. “It was a hard deci- sion to make, but to keep everyone safe we voted to postpone our annual show until July of 2022,” said club organizer Claire Taylor. “We will sure miss seeing you all. On the good side, seeing some of the paintings everyone is creating it will be a great show.” Taylor predicted, “And since you can’t stop an artist from creating any more than you can stop a caterpillar from becoming a butterfly, 2022 will be the largest original watercolor show and sale in the state of Minnesota!” Ely ‘chooses love’ Breathing Out Organizer hopes impromptu rally grows by Cecilia Rolando © 2021 by KEITH VANDERVORT Ely residents, above, the death of a loved one and and gave us a ‘thumbs Ely Editor Carol Orban, Kesly is a heart wrenching and up’ as they drove by. One Ebbs and Carolyn life-changing experience,” gentleman gave us roses ELY - Dayna Mase Dehnbostel joined she said. “I knew I wanted and another blew us a kiss. didn’t know she would be Dayna Mase, left, to do something to honor Next time there will be standing in Whiteside Park recently to send a my father and decided to more notice and we look on a rainy Friday afternoon message to passers-by share with others some of forward to more people in April, holding a sign that at Whiteside Park. the most important lessons joining us. I want to remind said “Choose Love,” until They displayed signs he gave to me in this life: all of us to reach out and to  the day before it happened. to send a message to That no matter how love one another. That’s “I’d been thinking a lot “choose love” over much you disagree with the best way I can think lately about the divisions in everything else. someone, you can’t hate of to honor my father: By our country and how emo- them; choosing and spreading the photos by K. Vandervort tionally exhausted every- To love our neigh- message of love.” one is after this last year,” bors and strangers; The next gathering the Ely resident said. “It this strange and wonderful To help others; of the “Choose Love” the intense yellows seems that so many people She said her idea of thing called life.” To forgive quickly; campaign is scheduled for pushing up out of drab earth have forgotten how to love holding signs of encour- Mase chose Friday, To never lose hope.” Friday, May 21, beginning mind blowing color and forgive each other, let aging words was to remind April 23 at 3 p.m., for a spe- “This was an impromp- at 3:30 p.m. For more alone reach across the table people, including herself, cific reason. “A year ago on tu event, with just a small information on the “Choose and have conversations that above all else, “we that date, at 3:15 p.m., my group of people holding Love” campaign, contact about how to make things must choose to love and father died unexpectedly. signs,” she said. Lots of Mase at daynamase@ better.” help one another through As so many people know, people honked their horns gmail.com. Libraries Ely library Hours: Monday — Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays — 8 a.m. to noon Ely Police Department Activity Report - April 15-30, 2021 Closed on Sundays Phone: 365-5140 Arrests/Citations Officers were contacted Officers were contacted Vehicle- Officers were Suspicious Traffic Stop- about an individual that about a business that was contacted about an occu- Activity- Officers were Individual arrested for was unwanted. Officers closed but the door was pied vehicle that was contacted about items in Babbitt library removed the individual open. Officers contacted running in a parking lot a house that were out of Fifth Degree Possession Monday Noon-6 pm of a controlled sub- from the property and the owner and the door for a few hours. Officers place. This case is under Tuesday Noon-6 pm stance, Possession of gave them a ride home. was locked. located the vehicle but investigation. Wednesday Noon-6 pm    drug paraphernalia, and Harassment- Unwanted Person- the individual had left Garbage Thursday Noon-6 pm No Minnesota Driver’s Officers were contacted Officers were contacted prior to officers’ arrival. Complaint- Officers were Friday Noon-5 pm  Phone: 827-3345 License. about a neighbor harass- about an unwanted indi- Disturbance- contacted about a chair Traffic Stop- ing another neighbor. vidual at a local business. Officers were contacted in the roadway. Officers Individual arrested for This case is under inves- The individual agreed to about a group of indi- located the chair and Third Degree test refusal, tigation. leave. viduals having a fire and brought it to the dump-   and Fourth Degree Disturbance- Medical- being loud. The individ- ster. Support groups  AA - Alcoholics Driving While impaired. Officers were contacted Officers assisted the uals agreed to call it a Animal Traffic Stop- about an individual that Ely Ambulance with a night. Disturbance- Officers Anonymous  OPEN AA Individual arrested for was upset about another medical. Animal were contacted about - 7:30  Fifth Degree Possession, individual not seeing Check Welfare- Disturbance- Officers a deceased deer in the p.m. Wednesdays and Driving after Revocation, their political views. Officers were contacted were contacted about roadway. The deer Saturdays, in-person, and Driving without Officers mediated the to check on a residence a dog running loose. was removed from the First Lutheran Church, Insurance. situation. that had flashing lights Officers were unable to roadway. 915 E. Camp St., Ely.   Motor Vehicle Public Assist- inside. Officers deter- locate the dog. Parking ELY WOMEN’S OPEN  Crash- Individual issued Officers assisted an mined the flashing lights Threats- Officers Complaint- Officers were AA - Every Monday at a citation for Driving individual back into their were caused by LED were contacted about contacted about a vehicle noon at St. Anthony’s After Revocation. residence. lights being programmed. two family members parked for an extend- Catholic Church, Unwanted Person- Check Welfare- threatening each other. ed period of time. The Complaints 231 E. Camp St., Ely. Individual contacted Officers were contacted Individual wanted this vehicle was moved by  BABBITT AA - Garbage- Officers officers about an unwant- to check on an intoxicat- documented. the owner. 7 p.m. spoke with an individual ed individual. Officers ed individual. Officers Intoxicated Person- Vehicle Damage- Tuesdays, Woodland that had garbage building brought the unwanted located the individual Individual requested Officers were contacted Presbyterian Church up around their resi- person home. with a friend. a ride to the hospital about a group of vehicles AL-ANON - Sundays dence. Parking Unwanted Person- because they had too that had been damaged 8-9 p.m. at St. Anthony’s  Trouble Neighbor- Complaint- Officers Officers were contacted much to drink. Officers overnight. This case is Catholic Church in Ely. Officers were contacted were contacted about an about an unwanted indi- provided the individual under investigation. For persons who about two neighbors individual camping in a vidual that was in a local with a ride. Hot Dog- Officers encounter alcoholism having an argument over private parking lot. The business. The individ- Public Assist- were contacted about in a relative or friend. property. Officers medi- individual agreed to find ual left prior to officers Officers assisted an indi- a dog left in a vehicle. BABBITT AL-ANON ated the situation. a new campground. arriving. vidual get back to their Officers were unable to Thursdays, 7 p.m., at Unwanted Person- Business Check- Suspicious residence. locate the vehicle. Woodland Presbyterian. CO-DEPENDENTS’ 12-step support group, noon Fridays, St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Ely. ELY FOOD SHELF - Third Wednesday each month, 15 W. Conan St. ADULT BASIC EDUCATION GED - Study materials and pre-test available. Call 218-365-3359, 218-827-3232, or 1-800-662-5711. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS: Babbitt: 3rd Monday of Month: 6-7:30 The Ely Women Who Care community fundraising organization gathered this week to present $6,135 in donated funds to the p.m. at Carefree Living Ely Senior Center. To donate, send a check to Ely Women Who Care, P.O. Box 216, Ely, MN 55731. Those attending the pre- Ely: 4th Monday of sentation included Linda Wiedemann, Corie McKibbon, Chris Chandler, Angela Campbell, Linda Maki, Wende Nelson, Autumn Month: 10-11:30 a.m. at Cole, Emily Brown and Barbara Kollar. Theresa Jamnick and Virgina Ivancich accepted the funds for the Senior Center. Ely-Bloomenson Hospital photo by K. Vandervort Conference Room B 8 May 7, 2021 COOK/ORR LOCAL NEWS TIMBERJAY Newspapers

COOK CITY COUNCIL Council plays it safe with bond refinance Housing authority resident board rep resigns over lack of progress by DAVID COLBURN with the council, noting nances reviewed to obtain savings to be had. Council ships between the city maintain confidentiality Cook-Orr Editor that the projections were a rating, and the process members unanimously council, the CHRA board, in matters related to res- based on current interest would introduce addition- agreed with Storm’s mo- and the housing authority idents has been a source COOK- When the rates that could change al weeks of delay, with ad- tion. executive director. There of conflict with some who Cook City Council met on when the refinanced bonds ditional risk for unfavor- was consensus around have asked for protected April 22, they were faced are put up for sale. able rate fluctuations. CHRA resignation the understanding that the information. with a $50,000 question: Given that, the most “I’ve seen some sce- The council received CHRA board is the ulti- play it safe, or go for straightforward approach narios where cities have with regret a letter of mate authority responsible Ambulance broke? was to issue the new gone out for the rating resignation from Sharon for policies and practices Council members Either way, refinanc- bonds without obtaining a process, and then the Ratai as resident com- in the housing develop- unanimously approved ing the city’s sewer and financial rating. market essentially moved missioner from the Cook ment, including supervi- the appointment of Karen water revenue bonds ap- “The benefits of not away from them where Housing and Redevelop- sion and evaluation of the Shultz as interim director peared to be a winning going with the rating is their savings is no longer ment Authority board. executive director. for Cook Ambulance Ser- proposition, saving the that you can move a lit- attractive enough to the “I find it impossible A group of CHRA res- vice. She fills a position city between $170,000 tle bit quicker, and you’re city to move forward.” to continue in this posi- idents have had an openly left vacant after former and $220,000 over the not locked in,” Green Green said that rates tion,” Ratai wrote. “In my contentious relationship director Tina Rothleutner life of the bonds through said. That approach is have been relatively two-and-a-half years on for more than a year with recently resigned to take 2038. the one projected to save steady, although there has the board I had hoped to the current executive di- a similar position with an- “There’s a couple of $170,000 over the next 17 been some volatility in the make our buildings a bet- rector, Reed Erickson. other department. different ways we could years. market. ter place for our residents The group has lobbied Meanwhile, in oth- do it,” City Administrator If the city went Council member Eliz- to live out their lives. But for more space to be used er business, the council Teresa Martinson said. through the process of get- abeth Storm proposed that that has not happened. My for resident activities and took two actions related to “There’s one where we ting a rating and obtained the council move ahead hope is that a new board criticized numerous poli- Cook Timber Days, They could get a rating, or one a favorable one, the bonds with the non-rated pro- member will have the cies and practices. For his approved a gambling without, and there’s a dif- could command a better posal, noting that the city knowledge and courage to part, Erickson had stead- permit for Friends of the ference in savings.” rate and accrue a projected could come back at a later make that happen.” fastly maintained that all Parks for the annual raf- Jessica Green with $50,000 more in savings time and go through an- The letter generated practices at CHRA are in fle, and agreed to pay the Northland Securities to the city. However, the other refinance with a rat- much discussion among alignment with relevant costs of porta potties and called in to the meeting city would incur the addi- ing if conditions suggest- council members focused federal standards, and that disinfecting stations for to review the two options tional cost of having its fi- ed there were significant on clarifying the relation- the legal imperative to the event. COMMUNITY EVENTS NWFA ramps up for Spring Art Expo Book club moves May 11 COOK- With the ists who have their own al information, contact for their favorites. Cash meeting to park gazebo “Finding Light” photo display unit may use it if Alberta at 218-666-2153. prizes will be given to COOK- It’s out earlier than normal to contest and a quilt ex- it fits within the allowed Participating artist’s bi- the winner and runner-up. with Zoom and in with give members ample time hibit already on display space. All sale proceeds ographies may be emailed Also on display is the Bar- the fresh spring air for to recommend and select through May at the North- go directly to the artists, to Shawna at shkishel@ bara Reed Schroeder quilt the May meeting of the books for the upcoming woods Friends of the Arts while NWFA benefits gmail.com.T display. Readers and Rappers year’s reading list. Mem- Gallery in Cook, the orga- from the $15 entry fee for The art expo will run The gallery is open Book Club, which will bers are encouraged to nization isn’t resting for a members and $30 entry through June 26. Wednesday, Thursday, be held in the gazebo at recommend and provide moment as it seeks artists fee for nonmembers. While registration and Friday from 10 a.m. Cook City Park at 12:30 a summary of a book they for the 2021 edition of Artists should register forms are available on- to 4 p.m. and on Saturday p.m. on Tuesday, May 11. are willing to moderate at the popular “Spring Art for the event by May 13, line at www.nwfamn.org, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Out of an abundance a future meeting. Expo.” and art submission should artists and crafters are telephone, 218 780-7130, of caution for the cor- The May 11 event Artists and crafters be in the gallery by June 2 encouraged to register in is answered only during nonavirus pandemic, the will also include a dis- of all kinds are invited to in time for the June 3 expo person at the gallery at gallery open hours. club has been holding its cussion of “The Nickel take over a 4x8 section of opening. An artist’s biog- 210 S River St. in Cook in Go to www.nwfamn. meetings online. Boys” by Colson White- wall space or a six-foot raphy must accompany order to view the “Finding org for more information The meeting is head, moderated by Ellie table section to display the entry. To set up an ap- Light” photo contest ex- about NWFA and SAE scheduled a half-hour Larmouth. their works for sale. Art- pointment or for addition- hibit and cast their votes registration forms. School forest provides learning experiences FIELD TWP- Now need of some brushing. It out recently, and as indi- ter. Additional lessons in been exploring parts of the survive the tough Minne- that the weather is getting was also re-flagged. Our cated in the accompany- plant identification, com- forest as well, and recent- sota winters. warmer and the ground is local DNR forester, Steve ing photo, they have their pass use, forest manage- ly came across the car- As our school for- drying out, it is the season Horndt, flagged much of own chairs. Several class- ment, and traditional An- cass of what was a mature est plan evolves, we look for us to use our school it. The route should now es of students have folding ishinaabe forest use are on whitetail buck. The cause forward to more opportu- forest. We are so lucky that be fairly easy to follow chairs at school in order to the horizon. Many classes, of his death is unknown, nities for usage and com- the location of the school, again. Soon, the “pencil pursue outdoor learning. from elementary to high but the remaining carcass munity involvement and along with the partnership popple” will be growing Students have seen many school, make the forest a is an educational remind- access to the facility. I will with Field Township, al- in the clear-cut areas, and types of birds, deer, and part of their curriculum. er of the cycle of nature do my best to keep our lows us to have this won- we will be starting the for- fox in our forest. Coyotes Mr. Bajan’s Ojibwe Cul- and the cruelty that forest communities up to date on derful resource right out est cycle over again. were spotted this win- ture and History class has creatures must endure to our progress, and we wel- the front door. Plus, with Connie Harju in the come your support. the mask wearing that we front office secured a are required to do in the $500 mini-grant from the school building, using the Minnesota School Forest school forest is a welcome branch of the DNR. We are always looking for fi- Read It nancial avenues to assist us with our projects. We are in the process of lining HERE up dirt fill in order to make two “low-spots” more ac- cessible. Both areas will Subscribe require small culverts and fill in order to be crossed today! more easily. Once com- plete, our next steps are to hopefully access some JOHN additional grant funding for trail signage and some VUKMANICH benches. Our long-range A plan is also to include some interpretive signage Tradition in English and Anishi- opportunity for students naabe, benches for resting of Trust to take a mask break while along the trail, a gazebo Fourth graders enjoying the North Woods school forest. submitted photo still doing something edu- with benches for changing cational. into boots or snowshoes, • Traditional Funerals A couple weeks ago, and an outhouse so that • Graveside Services we had some help from students and guests do not • Cremation our local DNR crews. have to walk all the way • Pre-Need Planning If you have been by the back to the school to use • Monuments by school lately, you may the restroom. Warren Mlaker have noticed that we had Teachers have been some select-area logging busy taking kids outside done this winter. Several to experience the forest. Mlaker two- to three-acre plots They have been playing were cut in order to re- games outside, journaling FUNERAL move some old growth about nature, and writ- HOME forest and create some ing about their observa- www.mlakerfuneralhome.com diversity in the school for- tions as spring leads to est. The logging created big changes in how the 218.666.5298 some leftover mess that forest looks. This week, Cell-218.240.5395 made some trail areas dif- sixth graders will also be ficult to access. The DNR planting saplings, which Cook, MN crew used chainsaws to will further increase the 24 Hours A Day clear the trail loop of de- diversity of our forest. bris and to also open up a Our fourth graders in Mrs. couple spots that were in Tuthill’s class ventured THE TIMBERJAY May 7, 2021 9

PUBLIC SAFETY New Fire Chief sworn in for city of Ely

by KEITH VANDERVORT Ely Editor David Marshall is a 17-year veteran of the volunteer force ELY – New Ely Fire 2010, when former chief department. Resources and the U.S. business was approved. He “As we discussed with Chief David Marshall Tom Erchull took over “It was a delight to Forest Service for a grass will soon be doing business you,” Novak said, “the city took the oath of office as department leader. see right away that we fire on Wolf Creek Pass down the street at 1406 is not in a position where this week, administered The chief’s job descrip- already have fire depart- Road. E. Sheridan in the former we have any limits on by Interim Mayor Chuck tion continues to include ment meeting minutes in “It was about a half- Family Dollar building. liquor licenses. If we deny Novak Tuesday night at the duties of Emergency our (council packet) and I acre in size,” he said. “We With the liquor license a liquor license, it has to be the City Council meeting, Management Director, appreciate that,” she said. sent personnel and three transfer hurdle cleared, St. from a legal standpoint.” and began his duties as currently maintained by “We forgot what they trucks to that scene.” Martin had another issue St. Martin asked about both department leader and Ely Police Department look like,” Novak added. The new fire chief and looked to the council the possibility of “closing” secretary. Sgt. Gorge Burger. The Later in the council also described a variety of to help him. the availability of off-sale The council’s negoti- city’s employee relations meeting, Marshall provid- recent department train- “I’m not quite ready liquor licenses. ating committee met with committee will review ed an update and described ing sessions and upcom- to write a sizable check if “Since it was open Marshall late last month to Marshall’s revisions later recent response calls. ing training topics to be there is going to be another and with liquor there were review the position’s pay in May. “We had a call to covered. liquor store approved very no restrictions, no one and job description. As Marshall will also con- Pioneer Apartments for an close to my new location,” entertained the idea that recommended, the council tinue his duties as depart- elevator that was stuck due Liquor license he said. “Are we really we would put a limit on agreed to pay Marshall a ment secretary, and the to a partial power failure,” ready to add a fourth or licenses. It never came up flat $700 biweekly with position will remain open, he said. “There was a transfer fifth off-sale liquor (store) as an idea that we would no hourly pay for calls and allowing future department resident in the elevator in Eric St. Martin, owner in the city of Ely? Will address,” Novak said. training. leaders to fill the position excess of 30 minutes, in of Ely Liquor, is outgrow- this be a rubber stamp or “The city has a Liquor “The former chief got depending on any revised the dark. He was grateful ing his building at 438 E. will you have a discussion Commission to address paid a salary plus got paid management plan. for our help and assured us Sheridan St. and wants to on it?” those issues. I agree that to be on fire calls and train- Chief Marshall will he would be a stair climber move to a larger location. St. Martin was refer- too much competition kills ing,” Novak said. “This return to the city council from now on.” He recently changed ring to the proposed reno- everybody. What if another (new pay agreement) ends on May 18 with a slate of The department also the name of the popular vation and expansion of the hardware store comes to up being a wash for us if recommended officers. responded to a compres- off-sale liquor store from former Shopko building town? What would that not actually a budget plus, “He has some ideas on sor malfunction at the Ely Lakeshore Liquor, and has by Zup’s Brothers Inc. mean to our long-term so we thank Mr. Marshall how to get current in the Ice Arena on the ISD 696 fond memories of growing with plans that include the businesses here?” for his offer.” department as far as pay campus that resulted in up in the building in the addition of a new off-sale Clerk-Treasurer The negotiating com- for the various officers,” the charging of the sprin- 1970s when his grandpar- liquor store at the expanded Harold Langowski will mittee also discussed the Novak said. kler lines, Marshall said. ents owned the store. food market. An enlarged have more information on fire chief’s job description Council member Heidi Ely firefighters responded “I’m bursting at the meat processing area, new the issue at the next council and possible revisions. Omerza, who also sits on to a mutual aid call last seams and I need more pharmacy, and dry goods meeting. According to the meeting the negotiating committee, Friday from the Morse/ room,” he said. availability will also be minutes, the position was highlighted the importance Fall Lake Fire Department, His request for a liquor included in the expanded last reviewed in September of communication with the the Department of Natural license transfer for his store.

OUR COMMUNITY Range Mental Health receives grant funds to work toward certification VIRGINIA - Range the end, it’s better service, stance use disorder ser- organization dedicated Mental Health Center better care and we’ll be vices. to providing comprehen- was recently awarded a better at what we do.” “It will make it easier sive, integrated behav- $2 million grant from Becoming a CCBHC toaccess and more compre- ioral healthcare services the Substance Abuse will require RMHC to add hensive care for the person to Northern Minnesota and Mental Health care coordinators across who is asking for help,” residents, helping people Services Administration settings to partake in the said Allen. “No one asking reach and maintain pro- (SAMHSA) to work toward intake process, monitor for help has an easy time ductive and dignified lives. and apply to become a clients’ services path asking for help, and when RMHC offers mental health Certified Community and provide follow-up. they do, to have to wait two and substance use disor- Behavioral Health Clinic for RMHC and brings us of social determinants Currently there is not a months means they may go der services in Virginia, (CCBHC). into the next generation of health, and continued point of contact between somewhere else.” Hibbing, Eveleth and Ely Over the next two of providing care to meet reporting on quality mea- when a person calls and “It’s about helping and will celebrate its 60th years, RMHC will use the our consumers’ needs sures for persons served when that person sees a people navigate so it’s anniversary in May. funds to increase inter- with a person-centered to improve care provided clinician. seamless for them to go For more about RMHC, nal structure, staff and approach,” said RMHC and healthy outcomes for “We will be looking from one service to the next see www.rangementhealth. programming in order to CEO Janis Allen. persons served. at the whole person, see to get their needs met,” said org or call 218-749-2881. provide better access to The core components “These services will what the assessments says Allen. “It’s coordinated Appointments can be made care, care coordination, evi- of services required to be provided by staff from and start them on the right care across settings, offer- at the same number. For dence-based mental health become a CCBHC are care a person-centered lens to pathway with a reduced ing a full spectrum of health details on the CCBHC job services and/or substance coordination, peer support, meet the need as an essen- wait,” Allen said. services, including primary positions and to apply, see use disorder services for assessment/referral to indi- tial community provider for This is applicable to medical care, which is the www.rangementalhealth. persons who seek care. cated services including the communities RMHC both outpatient mental wave of the future.” org/careers. “This is very exciting primary care, tracking serves,” said Allen. “In health services and sub- RHMC is a nonprofit Tax credits bill awaiting legislative action would bring filmmakers to region REGIONAL- A bring larger budget projects and employ hundreds and the Directors Guild of of it helps to create art that have recognized the eco- transferable tax credit ,to to the region, along with sometimes thousands of America. enriches our culture.” nomic benefits of film encourage the film and millions of dollars in new people over the span of “This bill is not just Tourism sees a definite production to their state and television industries to spending, and blue-collar shooting.” good for our members, impact from local film offer some form of produc- bring their productions and jobs that pay higher than A bipartisan Film- but also for business- production. A recent report tion incentive, including resulting jobs to Minnesota average wages. Production Tax Credit bill, es around the shooting by the Motion Picture Montana, Georgia, Illinois, as they begin to ramp up St. Louis County has HF 1975, authored in part location — everything Association of America and New Mexico. post-pandemic production already taken steps to try by Lislegard, and its Senate from restaurants to dry (MPAA) revealed that the With the explosive ,is working its way through to attract production to the counterpart, SF 1986, cleaners to hotels,” said highly labor-intensive film/ growth of streaming view- the legislative process. North Country. authored by Sen. David SAG-AFTRA National TV industry is responsible ership throughout 2020, Over the next few “The production Tomassoni, Chisholm- Executive Director David for creating 2.6 million jobs there is now a demand weeks, the measure will be industry brings in new DFL and others, received White. “There are three nationwide. Two- thirds of for new content that out- included in Tax Conference money to our region and hearings in their respective great reasons to pass this those jobs were in indirect strips current studio capac- Committee deliberations as gives locals a new career chambers. However, only bill: More money for the industries such as hospi- ity, providing even more they take up the Omnibus pathway that allows them the House version was state, stimulus for the tality, transportation, and opportunity for states with Tax Bill. Sen. Tom Bakk, to live and be creative included in its Omnibus economy and more jobs the construction/building production credits. I-Cook, and Rep Dave right here in Minnesota,” Tax Bill, requiring the for working people. And trades. Lislegard, DFL-Aurora, said Riki McManus, Chief Conference Committee it comes with a bonus: all More than 30 states are among the committee’s Production Officer of to reconcile differences members. the Upper Midwest Film between the two versions. Counties represented Office. “That is happen- The measure would by Bakk have long attract- ing right now in Northern create a transferable tax ed small film projects to Minnesota because of the credit of up to 25 percent New manager for Ely-Winton Historical Society the region. Between 2014 St. Louis County Film on qualified in-state expen- and 2018 at least eleven Incentive. We have four ditures for TV/film pro- ELY - Paul Colwell is taking over small feature films and episodic series that would duction. the reins of the Ely-Winton Historical two TV series were filmed like to shoot here but they The bill has the support Society upon the retirement of long-time in the area, representing are just waiting to see if of Minnesota Film & TV manager Margaret Sweet. more than $4 million in the tax credit passes. They and SAG-AFTRA, labor/ Colwell, a Texas native, recently spending on local wages need it in order to bring union leaders from IATSE moved to this area from Boston, Mass. and at local businesses. A these large projects that Local 490, Teamsters He said he is very interested in the local tax credit incentive would can potentially last years Joint Council 32, and history and has made it his priority to learn as much as he can about this area. Colwell has ample experience with OWN a business? RANGE JEWELRY historical research, archive maintenance, Tired of spending hours each month on payroll, & GIFTS community relations, social media deposits and tax filings? We can help! Call today! communications, and computer work. In-store jewelry Additionally, he plans to earn a Museum For more info, log on to ASKJEAN.NET and select & watch repair Studies Certificate from the University the “Tax Tips” link, or call Cash for of Minnesota Duluth. He and his wife Gold & Silver Charlene (nee Haapala) currently live in Babbitt. Historical Society office, 218-365-3226 PESHEL 218-827-2515 Colwell may be reached Tuesday or email him at ewhsmuseum@gmail. ACCOUNTING 218-365-2424 33 Central Blvd. Suite 200 through Friday at the Ely-Winton com. 1704 E Camp St. PO Box 89 Ely, MN 55731 askjean.net Babbitt Shopping Center 10 May 7, 2021 THE TIMBERJAY

BOG...Continued from page 1 back out on one stretch the river, and Webb hit on much the water fluctuates already,” said Dave Webb, a good solution. out there,” Webb said. Pember’s project manager. “Originally, there were “We’re going to build our “So, things are going pretty more floats per section,” way back out there, and good.” he said. “I found some by the time we get back Progress is moving larger floats that you could out there maybe the water along in part because the actually set each end on. level will be a little lower. crew has doubled in size. So now we’re down to Maybe not.” “We started with three three floats per section, Whatever the case, and actually it was going and it should have more Webb and his crew are really good,” Webb said. than enough capacity. And prepared. ‘But we just added another with the section ends sitting “We brought our work group of three and suddenly on floats it will help hold platform raft with us this things are going along quite it together better in the week, so the guys can push nicely.” long run. We saved them that out from the landing, A challenge before a decent amount of money we can grab a boat and push work began was to make just by switching the kind that down the river and get tweaks to the original bid and number and switching access to it from that way,” specifications to bring the to a little larger float.” Webb said. “We might end project in line with the While replacing the up building some sections city’s $392,350 budget. A land-based sections is rel- and floating them in from and the pace of work is what I’m shooting for,” late summer and they’ll prime candidate for savings atively straightforward, the boat landing. We’ll see such that he is confident Webb said. “I’m anticipat- do the water sealer on it, was modifying the number approaching the water- how it goes.” about meeting the desired ing meeting their June 15 and if there are any kind of and/or size of the floats based sections is a plan yet The crew hasn’t construction deadlines. deadline with this portion adjustments needed, we’ll underneath the planned 55 to be determined. encountered any unfore- “It should be open here, and then we’ll have take care of those then.” open-water sections along “We’re not sure how seen obstacles, Webb said, hopefully mid-June, that’s somebody come back in POLYMET...Continued from page 1 “Despite the media date for mining to end, and ordered a contested case mine,” she said. clear that the DNR would facility will be able to be narratives spun by oppo- for cleanup and reclaiming hearing on whether the use Yet Cohen and other be well served by taking reclaimed. They can’t just nents of our project, the the land,” wrote Knopf. of bentonite in the tailings environmental attorneys a broader approach as it pull a term out of wherever Minnesota Supreme Court’s “PolyMet has no permit. If basin is a ‘practical and expressed surprise at the begins to take a fresh look they can’t reach. There opinion ruled in PolyMet’s they want to move forward, workable’ reclamation DNR’s position. “I think at the permit to mine ,if only has to be an actual plan favor in six of the eight they need to start over, they technique. The permit to the DNR needs to look to bolster their case should for reclamation and they issues, including the most need to begin again,” Knopf mine will remain suspend- at its own rules,” said the high court, as seems have to have substantial significant legal issue,” concluded. ed during the contested case Cohen, noting that the DNR likely, eventually need to evidence supporting their wrote PolyMet spokesper- Knopf wasn’t alone hearing on that issue.” can’t issue a decision on a rule on the adequacy of the decision.” son Bruce Richardson in in that assessment. Legal While the DNR may mining permit until after permit. The court noted that While acknowledg- follow-up comments on last counsel for the groups eventually modify the any required contested case the “DNR has the authority ing the court’s reversal week’s ruling. “The claims opposing the mine said permit based on informa- hearings are completed. to identify the issues and on the issue, the DNR’s of a ‘win’ by opponents last week that PolyMet tion learned through the “I don’t know what the scope of the contested case Naramore defended the of our project simply do will need to reapply for its contested case hearing, DNR thinks those words hearing… and may decide agency’s decision. “The not withstand scrutiny,” permit to mine, and that which would be conducted mean,” said Cohen. “Our to address issues raised by DNR used a perfor- he added. the application process will in front of an administrative understanding is that the this appeal regarding the mance-based term, rather Meanwhile, in an email include a new opportunity law judge, Naramore said DNR needs to make a new legal sufficiency of the than a fixed date, because to supporters, Chris Knopf for public comment and the permit could simply be decision. That’s standard permits.” this is a straightforward of Friends of the Boundary to raise issues based on modified based on that new administrative law.” Issues may not manner to ensure that the Waters, one of the environ- new information that the information. And once that decision permittee remains subject mental litigants in the case, high court didn’t directly “No new permit appli- is made, critics of the deci- be minor to the permit conditions called the decision “a huge address in its recent ruling. cation is required,” she said. sion will be free to begin a Even if that fresh look until the DNR deter- victory.” The DNR sees it dif- That’s not at all clear whole new round of legal is limited to the issue of mines that all obligations “The high court found ferently. “The Minnesota according to attorneys on challenges, a point that the bentonite and the permit’s have been met,” she said. that DNR failed in its Supreme Court did not the other side. What is clear Supreme Court made itself lack of a finite term, the “This has been the DNR’s oversight by allowing ‘reverse the permit to is that under state law the in its recent ruling on the agency could still face a long-standing approach PolyMet to use a risky mine’ in the sense of Supreme Court had the case. And those challenges significant challenge, says with permits to mine and method to contain the voiding the current permit option to uphold the DNR’s are almost certain to go Cohen. She notes that the was not unique to the enormous amount of acid and requiring a new decisions, to remand them well beyond the two issues DNR’s position on the use PolyMet project.” mine drainage the mine application,” said DNR to the agency for further that the Supreme Court of bentonite was soundly Cohen says the would produce. They also Assistant Commissioner analysis, or to reverse or ruled on last week and will criticized by the agen- DNR’s approach is flawed failed to set a fixed end Barb Naramore. “The court modify them. On the issue likely bring the focus back cy’s own hired experts. because it sets no timeline of a fixed term, the court to the legal sufficiency of “They had so many experts or benchmarks for closure. was straightforward: “We the permit to mine, which telling them this plan was “We want to know when further conclude that the was an issue that the court hinky and that they needed the mine will be closed,” court of appeals was correct decided it did not need to to get some proof that it said Cohen. “The object in reversing the decision to settle in the current case. would work,” said Cohen. of the [mining] rule is to Insure with Brisky grant the permit to mine As the court noted in “Instead, they proposed to revegetate and integrate We specialize in insuring your home or seasonal cabin because the DNR erred by a footnote in their written let PolyMet move ahead the site back into the sur- located on the lake or islands with or without issuing the permit without ruling: “Our decision today and just experiment with rounding environment. vehicle access. We can also insure your toys that go with it. an appropriate fixed term,” focuses primarily on the the scheme.” This will be a huge chal- While the issue of the Call or text me for a quote today • Cell: 218-348-0358 the judges wrote. DNR’s decision to deny lenge for the DNR.” Eye of the beholder respondents’ petitions for use of clay might seem a Cohen says that chal- a contested case hearing on relatively minor matter, lenge was made more diffi- Greg Brisky It’s not the first time it’s an important one, says Licensed Insurance Agent that parties in a legal the permit to mine. Because cult by the DNR’s decision 218-727-8324 we conclude that the DNR Knopf of the Friends. “The to allow PolyMet to use a dispute have found dif- bentonite is the mecha- Don’t be risky...insure with Brisky must hold a contested case “wet closure” method that ferent ways to interpret a nism for controlling the [email protected] court ruling. In this case, hearing on the bentonite will retain highly-acidic amendment, we believe a acid drainage,” he said. water in the tailings basin, said Ann Cohen, a former “And here the DNR is lawyer in the state attorney decision on the legal suf- potentially for centuries. ficiency of the permits is essentially trying to let The agency can’t realis- general’s office, who now them build a plane while Nick Ferrell represents the Minnesota premature.” tically “close” the mine Licensed Insurance Agent Which means the court flying it. That seems to until any discharge can be Center for Environmental defy common sense.” 715-392-5177 Advocacy, a win is really didn’t really address the treated passively, such as [email protected] fundamental arguments The far thornier issue, through a manufactured www.centuryins.net a matter of perspective. Cohen believes, is estab- “I suspect that if you’d of project critics, which wetland. Cohen describes center on the adequacy of lishing a set term for that issue as the “Gordian asked PolyMet the day the permit, which is the LIFE • AUTO • BUSINESS • HOME OWNERS before the ruling what the permit to protect the knot” of the entire project. environment. other issue on which the Modeling done for they would consider a win, Supreme Court found for they’d have said they could While the high court the mine’s environmental ruled in favor of the DNR’s opponents of the mine. impact statement suggests start mining,” said Cohen. “That’s the DNR’s real “As it stands today, they authority to deny contested the site will retain a high case hearings on several dilemma,” said Cohen. degree of acid generating don’t have a permit under “The DNR has no idea which they could start their issues, the court made it potential for hundreds of whatsoever when this years, a period of time that far exceeds any permit previously issued by the state. Environmental groups contend the DNR couldn’t identify a date by which the permit could be ended, so they essentially fudged the issue. “But the Supreme Court was very clear that you cannot have a forever permit,” said Knopf. “And that’s what the DNR wanted, a permit without an end date.” Naramore sees that issue as less critical. As we are nearing the end of our community vaccine clinics, we would like to thank the following people who “While the Minnesota made it all possible: Supreme Court ordered the DNR to set a fixed term for the permit to mine, the The City of Cook for the use of the Doug Johnson Community Center court also noted that ‘DNR retains the power to amend The Cook Ambulance the permit if a permittee Dr. Harold Johnston fails to achieve reclama- tion within the proposed Dr. Joanne IntVeld term,’” she notes. “DNR will make a determination All of our staff that assisted us with the preparation and completion of running a very successful vaccine regarding the appropriate campaign! After our last clinic day on May 7th, we will have given 1790 doses of COVID-19 vaccine! permit term in accordance with the court’s decision.” THE TIMBERJAY May 7, 2021 11

IRRRB grants to assist projects in area communities At their April 30 meeting, the IRRRB approved over $2.3 million in grants for area infrastructure projects and over $959,000 in trail grants. Projects in our area included:  City of Tower- $100,000 for the Tower- Soudan Historical Society rehabilitation project of the historic fire hall. The project includes the repair and rehabilitation of the building’s exterior masonry. Total project cost is $522,329. The project also has $330,229 in funding from the Minnesota Historical Society, and a $55,100 local match.  Voyageur Country ATV/St. Louis County- $154,300 for trail improvement proj- ects including Crane Lake to Vermilion Falls, Arrowhead Trail near Myrtle Lake, and the Fire Tower Loop at Shively Rd. This is a $308,600 project which also received state bonding funds.  Iron Range Tourism Bureau- $50,000 for the Northern St. Louis Trails Task Force Sustainable Trails Grant Program. The grant program provides one-to-one matching funds for small projects, not to exceed $10,000. Last year this program funded construction of the Ancient Cedars Trail in Tower. The city of Ely was awarded $277,200 in a development grant from the Department of Iron Range  Resources and Rehabilitation to pay for infrastructure and site work at the former Shopko proper- City of Tower Trails Planning Project- $5,000. This grant will help fund planning ty. Zup’s Brothers Inc. is investing $7 million to redevelop the property into an expanded grocery for trails development in the Tower-Breitung store, liquor store and pharmacy. photo by K. Vandervort area. The grant is being matched with funding from the city of Tower and Tower Economic Development Authority. IRRR...Continued from page 1  Breitung Township- $145,000 for sani- tary sewer replacement on Fourth Ave. between survive but thrive during more team members as we ects have a lot to do with The Ely Zup’s expan- Gordon and Jasper streets. Total project cost the coronavirus pandemic keep growing.” jobs in the area and there sion project is also expected is $675,756 with $150,000 from CDBG and restraints, is completing a Zup’s Brothers Inc. is is really good stuff going to provide more than 40 $380,756 from the township. $550,000 expansion project consolidating their current on here.” construction jobs.  City of Cook- $30,000 for lift station that will more than double store and the newly-ac- State Sen. Tom Bakk The city of Ely will pump replacement. Total project cost is their seating capacity on the quired Northland Market questioned the number of also dip into the IRRR’s $95,000, with $50,000 from CDBG and $7,000 second floor. The expan- into a new location at the new jobs expected to be Regional Trail Grant fund from the city. sion requires the installa- former Shopko building. created at the new Zup’s to match the $300,000 in  City of Tower- $100,000 for the Pine tion of a sprinkler system in They plan to open the new Market. remaining funds available Street reconstruction project. Total project cost the landmark building that facility this fall. “It says here that they for Phase 1 construction is $955,918. The project includes water, sewer, was built in 1905. The project consists are expected to create 49 on the Prospector Loop storm sewer, and road reconstruction on Pine A $73,449 grant to the of infrastructure and site permanent jobs. I can’t ATV Trail. The Regional Street from Hwy. 169 past the fire department to city of Ely will help fund a work for the redevelop- imagine that’s possible by Trails grant program pro- Harbor Drive. The project also has $175,000 in water main replacement in ment of the former retail adding the meat processing vides funding to assist funding from CDBG, $472,548 in LRIF (local the area of the downtown facility. The total project on. Are we counting the with design, engineering road improvement program from MnDOT), and establishment necessary for cost is listed at more than jobs that (they) are moving and construction of various $208,370 from the city. the installation of a sprin- $7 million, including from down the street to the types of trails. Five region- kler system. The Boathouse $2,720,000 for land acqui- Shopko building? I’m not als trails will see assistance is providing $476, 551 for sition, $1,954,479 for facili- sure we have the wordage totaling $1,918, 600. the project. Costs associat- ty reconstruction, $200,517 quite right.” The city of Ely funding ed with the project include for addition construction, Chris Ismil, IRRR will allow for the comple- expanding the bar and $1,631,000 for equipment, development staff member, tion of an important connec- restaurant to the second $128,000 for demolition, insisted that 49 new jobs tion between the Vermilion level, engineering fees and and $71,000 in engineering will be added. “These are Lake State Park and the M others a construction contingency costs. vetted. We meet with the main Prospector Trail make us. fund. The city of Ely is companies and they provide running between Tower Longtime Boathouse working with Zup’s on the what type of positions. and Babbitt. All permits chef and Ely native Brian reconstruction and addition In fact, they came back are in place, a bridge has Tome “took a leap of of a new 34,470 square-foot with a high number and been acquired, and the trail faith” in early 2020 when grocery and liquor store we brought that number needs to be completed and he accepted an offer from with a full pharmacy and down a bit. This is based the bridge set. Boathouse owner Mark meat processing center. on the fact they are going The current balance Bruzek, of Duluth, to join The city will receive to provide pharmacy jobs, of funds is not adequate in the ownership of the $277,270 to help pay for liquor store jobs and meat to finish this segment, and popular eatery. infrastructure and site work, processing jobs. They have the IRRR trail grant match Then COVID-19 hit. with $128,900 from the 41 additional jobs and they is necessary to complete “I had many sleepless agency’s demolition fund will be expanding with an the project before the ATV nights wondering what I and an additional $110,625 additional 49 jobs. Those Dedicated Account funds was getting myself into,” coming from the Highway are new jobs. They are expire on June 30, 2021. HAPPY Tome said. “COVID closed 1 Corridor account. permanent. Some are part IRRR grants assist M OTHER’S us down so we took sledge The development time and some are union- communities with projects hammers and went upstairs project, according to the type jobs,” he said. that support residential and DAY! and started demolition.” IRRR, will provide signif- IRRR Commissioner public facility development At first Tome and icant tax base increase for Mark Phillips added that and support economic Burzek toyed with the Ely and essential services Zup’s is adding “dry goods” development. In all, 13 MCCL.org MINNESOTA CITIZENS CONCERNED FOR LIFE idea of renovating the to the region. The project to their expanded store. grants, representing an apartments that were on is expected to create 49 “You know, like Shopko investment of more than the second floor. They permanent and 44 construc- used to provide, like a dollar $2.3 million from the IRRR decided to go for a full- tion jobs. store or something, where will be added to a total blown expansion project In discussing the grant you could buy more than private/public investment that will include expanded for the Zup’s project, State just groceries. They will leverage of $29.4 million seating, a second, larger bar, Sen. David Tomassoni said, be adding a different mix for northeast Minnesota. private conference room, “This seems like a pretty of merchandise as well,” new restrooms, and an open good package. These proj- he said. GOLF COURSE & GRILL floor plan with six-foot windows, exposed ceiling beams and refurbished NOW OPEN! original wood floor. 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POLICE...Continued from page 1 you’re talking excessive new, according to St. that the vast majority of officers who are the subject a driver. “Why are munic- will reduce the use-of-force use of force, violating Louis County Sheriff Ross police are law abiding of multiple complaints. ipalities stopping cars over incidents,” said Litman. rights, or racial profiling,” Litman. “But recent inci- and want to do the right If communities fail to act a taillight?” he asked. “Just “But I don’t know if that’s said Richard Painter, a dents have certainly high- thing. “But, in any group, even in the face of com- snap a photo and send them the direction that we as a University of Minnesota lighted the consequences you have people who are plaints, the liability risks a ticket in the mail.” He said society want to go.” law professor who special- that civil settlements or out of control,” he added. can escalate, notes Painter. it would be far more effi- Given the growing izes in civil litigation. “This liability can bring on any By addressing those offi- “At a certain point, the cient for police to enforce complexity of law enforce- is a big area of potential entity,” Litman said. St. cers, he said, communities statistical evidence turns expired license tabs by ment in an age when video liability.” Louis County, which is can protect themselves. against you,” he said. walking through a parking cameras are now nearly Indeed, for many small large enough to be self-in- “Getting more body cams Painter also suggests lot and sticking tickets on ubiquitous, Litman said communities that maintain sured, is less at risk than on police would help,” said that communities look at windshields. “We really he fears that policing is their own law enforcement, smaller units of govern- Painter, who notes that the ways to change the way need to pull back on some inevitably headed in that one bad police shooting ment. The county maintains cameras can help document that police conduct them- of these kinds of things,” direction anyway, and could leave a small city or a well-established tort improper conduct by offi- selves. “They should really he said. that is likely to make it township bankrupt. While liability fund to pay jury cers. “Video cameras and reconsider the ‘Mickey Litman said there’s increasingly more difficult most local governments verdicts when they happen. body cams have made a Mouse’ stops, for minor some validity to Painter’s for small communities to maintain liability insurance The county recently huge difference,” he said. things,” he said, noting suggestions, although he maintain their own police. to protect against such settled a small liability According to Painter, that many police shootings notes that communities can “Why would a small entity outcomes, the current lia- case following an injury communities also need to start with traffic stops for benefit by having frequent like that want to deal with bility limits on most of their to an inmate of the county have a reporting system if minor offenses. Painter said interactions with their all of this?” asked Litman. insurance policies rarely jail. But the county could their police may be engag- many minor issues can be local law enforcement. “All the training and the exceeds $2 million. face a larger claim after the ing in racial profiling and addressed without having “Certainly, if you minimize supervision, and the lia- Almost all but the shooting death of 20-year need to focus on addressing to interact in person with the pro-active contacts, you bility?” largest cities in Minnesota Estevon Elioff in Mt. Iron obtain their insurance back in December. Litman through the League of said the county hasn’t seen Minnesota Cities Insurance a lawsuit in that case, at Trust, or LMCIT, which least not so far. =$ =$ =$ =$ =$ =$ =$ =$ =$ typically maintains a $2 Litman said St. Louis million limit. “That’s not County has been relatively going to cover you on one of fortunate to have avoided these cases,” said Painter. major liability from the Thank You While state law limits actions of county law Please support and thank the following businesses who affirm their most government tort enforcement. “But that cases in Minnesota to $1.5 could change today or commitment to equal pay for equal work. million, the lawsuits filed in tomorrow,” he said. such cases are often based Limiting liability Adventure Inn of Ely, Inc. Joe’s Marine and Repair, Inc. A Laundry Room, Inc. Kekekabic Studio on federal civil rights laws, When it comes to in which there are no limits. civil liability, communi- Arrowhead Outdoors Kess Gallery and Frame Increasing liability ties can rely on more than Art and Soul Gallery Klun Law Firm limits is one possible pro- insurance to protect them- tection, but higher protec- A Stay Inn Ely Kondos Outdoors selves. “These settlements Bear Island Land Company, Inc. Lakeshore Liquors tion means substantially stress the importance of higher premiums. “The having qualified, well- Bloomers Floral and Gifts Land of Lakes Insurance Agency LMCIT was created and trained staff,” said Litman. Boathouse Brewery, LLC Lobo Gun Leather is owned and managed He notes that St. Louis Boundary Waters Bank Loony’s Northwoods Emporium by its members, which County deputies train fre- are cities and other local quently, including critical Brandenburg Gallery Mary’s Spinning Wheel government units,” said incident training, so they Canadian Waters, Inc Mealey’s Gift and Sauna Shop Dan Greensweig, who have the skills to defuse Chapman Street Books and Prairie Mike Motors administers the trust for the incidents that can lead to Fire Tobacco Mike’s Liquor League. Greenswieg says citizen fatalities. “We’ve setting the limits of liabil- always stressed that,” said Charles Zeugner, CPA Motel Ely Budget Host ity is a balancing act that Litman, who noted that the City of Ely Napa Parts Center weighs the coverage most training is now mandated in Country Financial North American Bear Center communities need against Minnesota. 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Serving northern Lower right: Nice shoes! Forget St. Louis County the day of plain Jane Converse All-Stars. since 1989 Brendan Chiabotti was sporting a full rainbow SPORTS of colors on his shoes BASEBALL Grizzlies take a pair Chalk up wins against Mesabi East and Littlefork-Big Falls by DAVID COLBURN The Vikings had a long half of the inning, scoring Right: Cook-Orr Editor bus ride home on Tuesday nine runs. Jake Panichi, Ty Zach Cheney after the Grizzlies dropped Leinonen, Austin Sokoloski, kicks up synthetic FIELD TWP- The North the hammer in a 12-0, five-in- Louie Panichi, Cole Thiel, pebbles as Woods baseball team is on a ning affair. Starting North and Zach Cheney all moved he slides roll, chalking up impressive Woods pitcher Jake Panichi runners across the plate with for a steal at wins in contests against tallied three strikeouts in RBIs in the frame. Mesabi East. Mesabi East last week and the top of the first, and the North Woods picked up Littlefork-Big Falls on Grizzlies blew the game photo by D. Colburn Tuesday. wide open in the bottom See GRIZZLIES...pg. 2B

GOLF NW golfers start strong

by DAVID COLBURN Cook-Orr Editor

FIELD TWP- The members of the North Woods boys golf team had high expectations going into the 2021 season, and so far they’ve delivered, both as a team and individually. The Grizzlies opened the season on April 21 by winning a five-team tourney in Virginia, with Ian Olson taking top medalist honors with a 1-over-par round of 36. Sam Frazee carded a 40, Davis Kleppe had a 42, and Eli Smith scored a 43. The Grizzlies’ 161 Davis Kleppe total was one stroke better than runner-up International Falls. Virginia-MIB, Hibbing, and Mesabi East rounded out the field. On Wednesday, April 28, the BASEBALL Grizzlies picked up their second See GOLF...pg. 2B Wolves split on the week SOFTBALL Chisholm pitching tops Ely; better offense lifts Wolves over Greenway Grizzlies top Top: Ely sophomore Logan Loe slides safe into home by MARSHALL HELMBERGER Senior Will Davies and during last Friday’s contest with Greenway. Deer River Managing Editor junior Eddie Prijatel notched the only two hits of the game for Ely. Right: Ely’s Erron Anderson makes the long stretch for by DAVID COLBURN CHISHOLM— Ely junior The Wolves had a better an out, beating the Greenway runner by a split second. Cook-Orr Editor Harry Simons pitched a solid outing when they hosted photos by K. Vandervort game here on Monday, but five Greenway last Friday. Davies FIELD TWP- After consecutive Timberwolves’ errors helped the made his high school pitching losses, on the road to Ely and at home Bluestreaks to a 6-0 win. “We debut a memorable one as he Monday against Mt. Iron-Buhl, the struggled at the plate and in the hurled a complete game, allow- North Woods softball team got back field,” said Ely Head Coach ing just four runs while scatter- on the winning track on Tuesday with Frank Ivancich. “Harry pitched ing seven hits and fanning three a 20-5 thumping of Deer River on the well enough to deserve a better batters, while walking none. North Woods diamond. fate in this game.” More lively Ely bats also After shutting down Deer River in Indeed, Simons allowed just helped as the Wolves put eight the top of the first, the Grizzlies revved one earned run on six hits, while points on the board to take the up the scoring machine in the bottom of striking out seven Chisholm contest 8-4. The Wolves got the the inning. Karah Scofield, Helen Koch, batters. party started in the bottom of Skyler Yernatich, Ivy Chauklin, Evelyn Ely had plenty of opportu- the third frame, as junior Mason Brodeen and Addy Hartway all crossed nities to get on the scoreboard Davis drove in two runs en route the plate for scores and the Grizzlies as it stranded ten runners. “We to a 3-0 Ely lead. Greenway worked the Deer River pitcher for four just couldn’t seem to produce a singles and three walks in the six-run big hit to get them on board,” said Ivancich. See ELY BOYS...pg. 2B See NW GIRLS..pg. 2B SOFTBALL Wolves outlast Grizzlies Grizzlies batters in the top of the Hannah Cheney RBI triple and a Notch 15-10 victory second inning, North Woods went steal of home, but it wasn’t enough. on a tear, hammering four singles Seliskar scattered 16 hits, in battle of the bats and two doubles while scoring surrendered five earned runs, and by DAVID COLBURN five runs to take a 5-1 lead. Ely struck out four Grizzlies. She also Cook-Orr Editor answered with three runs in the contributed at the plate, going bottom of the second, but still four-for-five with a run scored and ELY- One big inning was trailed 5-4. three RBIs. what the Ely Timberwolves soft- After turning a double play Charly Flom and Sydni ball team needed, and that’s what to erase a North Woods scoring Richards also went four-for-five they got in a 15-10 triumph over threat in the top of the third, it for the day. Flom scored four runs. the North Woods Grizzlies on was Ely’s turn to light up the base- Richards scored once and added Thursday, April 29 in Ely. paths. The Timberwolves rocked four RBIs. After Ely pitcher Katrina Grizzlies starter Ivy Chauklin for Pitching three innings each, Seliskar retired the first two five singles, two doubles, a walk North Woods hurlers Ivy Chauklin and seven runs to go up 11-5. After and Evelyn Brodeen gave up Left: Ely’s Sydni Richards both teams scored three runs in the a combined 26 hits against ten puts wood to the ball during fourth, Ely tallied another in the strikeouts. Skyler Yernatich went last week’s contest with North fifth. The Grizzlies managed to three-for-four from the plate. Avery Woods. photo by K. Vandervort plate two runs in the seventh on a Thiel had two RBIs. 2B May 7, 2021 THE TIMBERJAY TRACK North Woods runners place at Mesabi East by DAVID COLBURN 4x100 relay team, which clocked were no fluke by racing to a Cook-Orr Editor a time of 55.13 seconds. Other fourth-place finish in the 1500 relay members included Kenna meters last Thursday. Senior AURORA- Three North Ridge, Sophie Johnson, and Jaden Isaac Swanson of Two Harbors Woods athletes competing in Ellefson. easily outdistanced the field with the colors of the South Ridge Fellow Grizzlies senior Zuly his winning time of 4:48, but Panthers took part in a quadran- Roach competed in two individ- Burkhardt’s time of 5:30.88 put gular track meet on Thursday, ual events. Her time of 34.18 him squarely in the lead pack. April 29 at the Mesabi East sports seconds in the 200-meter dash Burckhardt’s two points complex. landed her in 15th place, and she helped South Ridge to a third- Senior sprinter Joey finished eighth in the 800 meters place finish for the boys, trailing Lakoskey had a hand in eight of with a time of 3:33.10. Hibbing, 105.5, and Mesabi East, the 56 points scored by the com- Mesabi East edged Hibbing 85.5. Two Harbors scored 51. bined South Ridge/North Woods/ 113-105 to claim the team title. The Panthers were scheduled Cherry girls squad. Lakoskey’s South Ridge’s 56 points were to be back on the track on Tuesday raced to a fourth-place finish in enough to outpace Two Harbors at Moose Lake, followed by a the 100-meter dash with a time of for third. Thursday meet at Chisholm. 14.23 seconds, edged out of third North Woods eighth-grader Right: North Woods by barely a tenth of a second by Alex Burckhardt fared well senior Joey Lakoskey Hibbing’s Brynn Babich. against older competition last passes the baton to a South Lakoskey ran a strong third fall during cross country, and Ridge teammate during the leg for the Panthers’ second-place he proved those performances 4x100 relay. photo by D. Colburn SOFTBALL Ely keeping it close in high-scoring games by KEITH VANDERVORT went two for four. season. The other thing is, I want at the plate. Seliskar got the win. player. She’s always around the Ely Editor “I’m happy with where to see them get better each time She struck out five, scattered eight strike zone and throws outs.” we are so far this season,” said they hit the field. I see improve- hits and didn’t walk anyone. He added, “Charly makes ELY – Heading into Monday’s Coach Cory Lassi. “Out of the ment every game.” On April 28, Ely fell 13-3 to solid plays every time. And from game at International Falls, Ely’s four losses, two of those were Ely opened the month of host South Ridge. Flom gave up the lead-off spot she finds a way 3-3 record included high-scoring two-run games that we were in. May with a rare morning game 11 hits and walked five to take to get on base. Yesterday, in her games with both wins and losses. We could easily be 5-2.” at home last Saturday against the loss. Kate Coughlin went first at-bat she fell behind 0-2, They held true to form against More than just the record, Cook County that resulted in an one-for-three with a double and and ended up drawing a walk.” the Broncos as they dropped to Lassi looks to the growth he sees impressive 13-3 victory in five an RBI. She also scored a run. The Timberwolves were 3-4 on the season after suffering in the team each week. “We told innings. Madeline Kallberg was one-for- set to host Eveleth-Gilbert on a 10-8 loss. the girls from the start, there’s Multiple Ely players had three at the plate with a double Thursday, and travel to North Pitcher Katrina Seliskar two things we want to see. We big days with multiple hits. Kate and a run scored. Woods on Friday. Ely will return had one of her rougher outings hope they enjoy being out here Coughlin went two for three at the Coach Lassi singled out home Monday to host Mt. Iron of the season as she gave up the and have fun playing the game,” plate, scored three runs and added Seliskar for her pitching as well as on Monday. Ely’s home game 10 runs on 11 hits, while issuing he said. “We don’t know if or two RBI. Charly Flom went two hitting ability. “I moved her down against Littlefork-Big Falls on five walks. She also struck out when we might get a call that for two and scored twice. She in the lineup from second to fifth Wednesday, May 12 will start three batters. At the plate, Sydni we are forced to quarantine for also added two RBI. Madeline and ever since she’s come to the at 3 p.m. because of the Junior/ Richards had four RBIs. Charly two weeks because of COVID. Kallberg score twice and added plate with a lot of confidence,” he Senior banquet later that evening. Flom and Kate Coughlin each That would be a big chunk of the three RBI. She went two for four said. “She’s an all-around solid

GRIZZLIES...Continued from page 1B single runs in each of the contest against Mesabi the Grizzlies’ 3-0 lead in to left with two out in the any notion of a comeback 10-4 win. next three innings to add East. After a scoreless first the top of the third. Cheney top of the fifth. Cheney and in their next at bat. With two Cheney held the Giants to their lead. Jake Panichi inning on the Giants’ home smashed a line drive single Panichi scored ahead of him out in the top of the sixth, to six hits against nine allowed just one Vikings diamond, the Grizzlies to center, stole second, then for a 7-0 lead. Louis Panichi reached base strikeouts in the com- hit and recorded 10 strike- rattled Mesabi East starter advanced to third on a Jake Drawing the start on on an error, followed by a plete-game win, and went outs before giving way to Brayden Leffel with singles Panichi ground out. Cheney the mound for the Grizzlies, Cole Thiel walk. Cheney 3-for-4 at the plate. Seven reliever Caleb Uchal in the and stolen bases by Andrew sprinted home when the Cheney held the Giants smacked a double to score Grizzlies collected 11 hits fourth inning. Zika and Chris Chauklin, catcher had to throw the ball in check for the first four Panichi, and then Jake in the game. The Grizzlies collected and a walk by Ben Kruse to to first base after a dropped innings, but in the fifth the Panichi doubled to score North Woods is sched- 11 hits, with Leinonen’s open the second. All three third strike. Giants picked up two runs Thiel and Cheney. uled to host Cherry on 3-for-3 performance advanced and scored on The Grizzlies got all on an RBI double and a run MDANThe Giants ads scratched to run FridayONE before TIME, traveling the to week beginning 5/2/2021 North leading the way. wild pitches by Leffel that the runs they would need on a North Woods error to across another run in the Pequot Lakes next Tuesday. 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Anderson three hits, while striking out tournament in Blackduck, Prijatel, freshman Andrew Anderson had a stand- of their damage in the third and sophomore Logan Loe six and issuing five walks. the Wolves will be back Marolt, sophomore Joey out performance a day inningMDAN as they ads put five to runs run both ONE notched TIME, RBIs inthe the weekMarolt pitchedbeginning well in 5/2/2021home on Monday to takeNorth Bianco, and sophomore earlier, in Mt. Iron, as he on the board on RBI hits frame. relief, allowing just one hit on Virginia and will host Erron Anderson all drove went 3-4, including three by Davies, Anderson, and Towley notched the while notching a strikeout. Mesabi East on Tuesday. 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Please do not bill for these ads. If you have questions, please call MNA at 800/279-2979. Thank you. Display Ad Network TIMBERJAY Newspapers May 7, 2021 3B VERMILION COMMUNITY COLLEGE Lori Schmidt to keynote VCC Class of 2021 commencement ELY – The Vermilion Com- and by 1995 was working full tired from VCC in 2019. and Circumstance March” will munity College Virtual Com- time in the Natural Resource de- A virtual slideshow and live be performed by the Minnesota mencement for the Class of partment, teaching in the NRT, music will begin at 6 p.m. The Orchestra. 2021 will be held on Tuesday, Fish and Wildlife and Surveying virtual commencement ceremo- VCC Interim Provost May 11. degree programs. ny starts at 7 p.m. Go to VCC’s Christopher Koivisto will wel- The keynote speaker will be She served as the advisor website, www.vcc.edu, for de- come graduates and guests, and Lori Schmidt, alumna, former for Vermilion’s Forestry Wild- tails on how to view the slide- Dr. Michael Raich, President of Natural Resource Program co- Lori Schmidt life Club, the VCC Society of show and ceremony. the Northeast Higher Education ordinator, and Vermilion Com- American Foresters student Anticipated awards include District will provide a greeting munity College Foundation’s the University of Minnesota in chapter, and was the Natural 11 Associate of Arts, 19 Associ- for those in attendance. Lifetime Achievement recipient. 1994, and a Master’s in Forest- Resource Program Coordinator. ate of Science, and 37 Associate Following the presentation Schmidt received a Natu- ry from Lakehead University in Schmidt was the recipient of the of Applied Science degrees, and of the class by Koivisto, Facul- ral Resource Technology AAS Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada 2019 VCC Foundation Lifetime one diploma. There are 63 hon- ty President Reed Petersen will degree and AA degree from in 2000. Achievement award for her out- ors graduates. present degrees and certificates. VCC in 1983, earned a Bache- Schmidt became an instruc- standing accomplishments and Following prelude music lor of Science degree in Natural tor in Vermilion’s Environmen- exceptional commitment to the performed by Joey Kenig to Resource Management from tal Studies department in 1990, natural resource field. She re- open the celebration, “Pomp

DOROTHY MOLTER SCHOLARSHIP Ely resident awarded Molter Museum scholarship Wilderness First Responders scholarship helps resident medical professional receive advanced training

seum Wilderness First Respond- northern Minnesota Team Ru- contributions made from staff, the Dorothy Molter Museum in ers scholarship, awarded to resi- bicon is of great value to us all. board, volunteers, members, Ely. The next scholarship cycle dents of northeastern Minnesota Her desire to stay abreast of cur- supporters and guests of the will be in spring 2022. pursuing a degree or continuing rent wilderness rescue methods Dorothy Molter Museum. The Dorothy Molter Mu- education in a medical field. by attending the National Con- “I am active in the outdoors seum strives to inspire the next The scholarship was es- ference on Wilderness Medicine and have Advanced Wilderness generation of Northwoods stew- tablished by the Dorothy Molt- demonstrates her passion for Life Support certification,” Bat- ards to make a significant con- er Museum to honor Dorothy helping others and embodies the ten said. “This conference will tribution toward a better world Molter’s legacy of serving thou- spirit of Dorothy.” be incredibly useful in both re- through Dorothy’s legacy of sands of visitors who came to Ely legend Dorothy Molter freshing what I already know perseverance, integrity and gen- her for medical care during their was concerned with the physical and teaching me new skills and erosity. It has been preserving wilderness trips in the Boundary well-being of others and gave knowledge. Whether I am re- and interpreting Northwoods Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. freely of her medical knowledge sponding through an organiza- wilderness heritage through “We are proud to award Ms. to all who came her way. To tion like the ambulance service learning opportunities inspired Batten this year’s scholarship give back to the community that or helping a group member on by Dorothy Molter, the last and value her contributions to- supported Dorothy, the Doro- a personal trip, the skills and non-indigenous resident of the ward providing medical services thy Molter Memorial Founda- knowledge I will further devel- Boundary Waters Canoe Area Kate Batten in our community” said Execu- tion (Dorothy Molter Museum) op will be invaluable.” Wilderness for over 25 years. tive Director Jess Edberg. “Her awards one scholarship per year Scholarship applications are ELY – Local resident, Kate work at the Ely Area Ambulance up to $1,000 from the Wilder- located at www.rootbeerlady. Batten, is this year’s recipient of Service and Ely VA Clinic, as ness First Responders Fund. com and donations for this fund the annual Dorothy Molter Mu- well as her volunteer work on This scholarship is funded by are accepted both online and at Obituaries and Death Notices

tune Bay Resort Casino in ciating. Visitation will be Duane V. Johnson numerous great-grand- Home in Tower. Tower, retiring in March one hour prior to the ser- Duane Victor John- children and great-great She is survived by of 2020. Lynell enjoyed vice at the church. Current son, 95, of Bear River, grandchildren; numer- her children, Bessie Med- doing diamond painting, COVID mandates will be passed away with his lov- ous step-children and icine, Roberta Moyer, golfing, fishing and was followed. Inurnment will ing family by his side on step-grandchildren. Brian (Raini) Moyer and an avid reader. She loved be in the Embarrass Cem- Tuesday, April 27, 2021, Robert (Sarah) Moyer Jr., her puppies. She followed etery at a later date. Me- at Diamond Willow As- Caroline Boshey all of Lake Vermilion; all of her children’s sports morials may be directed sisted Living in Mt. Iron. Caroline Boshey, 83, grandchildren, Angela, and was their biggest fan. to Virgie Hegg Hospice A celebration of life will of Lake Vermilion, died Ryan, Travis, Jerrod, Da- She especially loved her Partners. be held at 11 a.m. on Sat- on Friday, April 30, 2021, vid, Kashina, Jennifer, grandkids. They were her Funeral arangements urday, May 15 at Mlaker in the Cook Care Center. Cheyenna, Kerie, Moni- world. are by Ziemer-Moeglein Funeral Home in Cook. A wake was held on Mon- ca, Bryant, Michelle, Bri- Lynell is survived -Shatava Funeral Home in Visitation will be held day, May 3 at the Vermil- an Jr., Nai’lee, Kai’lee, by her husband, Michael Gilbert. one hour prior to the ser- ion Wellness Center on Cameron, Trevor, Shel- Yancey of Tower; children, vice. A reception will be Lake Vermilion. Tribal don and Hayden; 35 Joseph Zaitz of Tower and Dennis Erchul held at the VFW follow- Rites were held on Tues- great-grandchildren; two Lynell R. Yancey Melissa (Alan) Schroet- Dennis “Denny” ing the service and buri- day, May 4 at the Wellness great-great-grandchil- er of Ely; grandchildren, dren; numerous nieces Lynell R. Yancey, 66, Erchul, 83, of Duluth, al. Military Honors will Center. Burial was next to Alexis Kudis, Ethan Zaitz, and nephews, including of Tower, passed away on passed away on Sunday, be accorded by the Cook Baby Caroline in the Ver- Jonathan Zaitz, Trevor special nieces, Barb, Rox- Monday, April 26, 2021, Jan. 3, 2021, at his home. VFW Post 1757 Honor milion Cemetery. Family Zaitz, Jordan Haburn and anne and Kristal; and ex- at St. Luke’s Hospital in A Mass of Christian Buri- Guard and the Orr Ameri- services were provided Lily Schroeter; her first tended family and friends. Duluth. A Tribute to a Life al will be held at 11 a.m. can Legion Post 480 Hon- by Bauman-Vermilion, a great-grandchild expected on Saturday, May 15 at St. or Guard. Arrangements Bauman Family Funeral Well-Lived will be held in September; brothers, for Lynell at 11 a.m. on Martin’s Catholic Church are with Mlaker Funeral Kenneth Folstad Sr. of in Tower with Father Home of Cook. Friday, May 7 at the Sand Soudan and Peanuts (Lin- Lake Chapel in Britt with Nick Nelson as celebrant. He is survived by his da) Folstad of Soudan; Visitation will be for one wife, Ellen “Joy” John- Ely Community Health Center Pastor Dick Lohry offici- the father of her children, ating. Visitation will be hour prior to the service son of Virginia; children, John Zaitz of Tower; nu- at the church. Burial will Kevin (Theresa) Johnson for one hour prior to the merous nieces, nephews, service at the church. Ar- be in Lakeview Cemetery of Dothan, Ala., and Tam- Open Every Thursday 5:30-7 p.m. aunts, uncles and cousins; in Tower. Masks and so- my (Farley) Fox of Britt; rangements are with and her fur babies, Hadas- Landmark Funeral Home cial distancing will be re- grandchildren, Richard Providing NO COST basic healthcare sah and Havalah. quired. Johnson, Renee Pember- and referrals in Virginia. She was preceded in Lynell was born ton and Heather Johnson; 111 S 4th Ave E, Ely death by her parents, Clar- Volunteer opportunities also available on March 27, 1955, in ence and Helen Folstad; Moose Lake, the daugh- sister, Kathy Fuson; and ter of Clarence and Hel- grand-niece, Kendra Fol- en (Wills) Folstad. When stad. she was a young girl, the St. Louis County family moved to Tower, where she grew up and Marlene Akkanen graduated from Tow- A graveside service Solid Waste Facility er-Soudan High School for Marlene Akkanen of in 1973. She was united Babbitt will be held at Area site hours Northwoods Transfer Station in marriage to John Zaitz 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Cook Transfer Station May 8 at Argo Cemetery 9384 Hwy 21 N., Ely/Babbitt 2134 S. Beatty Rd., Cook on June 6, 1973. They Summer Hours Hours lived in Chicago for a year in Babbitt with Pastor Bri- Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat: 8am—3pm Mon: 10am—6pm before moving to Tower, an Birk officiating. Visita- Tue: 9:30am—3pm Tues thru Sat: 9am—3:30pm where her two children tion will begin at 11 a.m. Wed: noon—6pm A luncheon and celebra- Soudan Canister Site were born. On Oct. 26, County 77 Canister Site 5160 Hwy 169, Soudan 1994, she married Mi- tion of life will follow the 2038 County Rd. 77, Greenwood Twp Hours chael Yancey in Lowville, service at the Junction Inn Summer Hours Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun: Tues: 1—6pm N.Y. They lived in Tower in Babbitt. Arrangements Thurs: 8am—1pm 8am—5pm for a time and then in Wis- are with Landmark Funer- Sat: 8am—5pm Aurora Transfer Station Sun: noon—6pm consin and Pennsylvania al Home in Virginia. NORTHERN COMMUNITY RADIO 5910 Hwy 135 N., Aurora before returning to Tower. KAXE 91.7 FM Grand Rapids Embarrass Canister Site Hours Alice R. Niemi 7530 Koski Rd., Embarrass Mon, Thurs, Fri: 8am—4pm Lynell had been an 89.9 FM Brainerd Hours Tue, Wed:10am—4pm assistant supervisor for Alice Ruth Lamppa Sat: 12:30—4:30pm Sat: 8am—noon the Tower Ambulance Niemi, 92, was born on KBXE 90.5 FM Bagley/Bemidji Thu: 10am—5pm Regional Landfill and a volunteer for the June 22, 1928, in Embar- Household Hazardous Waste Facility 5341 Regional Landfill Rd, Virginia Breitung Fire Depart- rass, and died 92 years, Independent, nonprofit community radio 5345 Regional Landfill Rd, Virginia Hours ment. She was employed Hours Mon—Fri: 8am—4:30pm and 23 miles farther, on Sat: 8am—3:30pm by Allegheny Particle Dec. 19, 2020, in Virginia. serving Northern Minnesota. Tues and Sat: 8am—1pm Board in Pennsylvania, A celebration of life ser- Summer hours effective April 15th through September 30th Flambeau River Papers vice will take place at 11 NOW BROADCASTING IN ELY For solid waste and recycling information go to www.stlouiscountymn.gov/recycle in Wisconsin, Disability a.m. on Monday, May 10 St. Louis County Environmental Services Department Specialists and Potlatch, at Gethsemane Lutheran 1-800-450-9278 both of Cook, and for the Church in Virginia with 103.9 FM Office hours 8-4:30 Monday through Friday past five years, at - For Pastor Amy Janssen offi- 4B May 7, 2021 THE TIMBERJAY

FISHING Be prepared for northern pike this season DNR reminds anglers of northern pike zone regulations REGIONAL— If you’re plan- knowledge they need to keep a pike Right: Northern pike from the ning to take to your favorite lake if that’s their desire.” cold, clean waters of a North for the May 15 fishing opener, the Minnesota has three northern Country lake make for excellent eating. And new zone regulations Department of Natural Resources is pike zones that apply to inland waters are designed to protect northern recommending that you familiarize and reflect the differing characteris- populatIons. file photo yourself with the new zone regula- tics of pike populations across the tions for northern pike. state: northern pike, but not more than two “Sometimes anglers who catch In northeastern Minnesota, pike longer than 26 inches. All fish 22 northern pike are fishing for other anglers are allowed no more than to 26 inches must be released. types of fish and aren’t sure what two pike and must release all pike The DNR implemented the to do with that toothy pike on the between 30 and 40 inches. One fish zone regulations in 2018 following line,” said Bethany Bethke, DNR over 40 inches is allowed. fisheries research scientist. “We want In north-central Minnesota, these anglers to be equipped with the anglers are allowed a limit of 10 See NORTHERNS...pg. 5B

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You’ll find the Round- lobed Hepatica, Anemone americana, among our earliest blooming wildflowers. They can often be spotted poking Telling Jizz from Jazz up through lingering spring snow, but cold doesn’t seem to bother this hardy species. There are actually two species of What an albino robin says about truth and perception hepatica in Minnesota, but the by PETER M. LESCHAK logged the sighting. tion was achieved. You could see mounds of books is an effec- other, Sharp-lobed Hepatica, Contributing Writer We regularly employ jizz in it happening – the softening of tive plot device, and certainly is limited to central and south- daily life, reaching quick judg- brows and pursed lips; sentences happens in our world, Bradbury ern Minnesota, so if you spot I saw a bird flash through ments about people, ideas, news beginning with “Well….” or “Oh, himself noted that, “You don’t hepatica here in the North the crown of an aspen, ruffling items, food, music – you name I didn’t know….”; a ripple of have to burn books to destroy a Country, it’s almost certainly summer leaves, briefly lit by it. It’s a seemingly automatic self-conscious chuckling. The culture. Just get people to stop the round-lobed variety. morning sun. At that instant I process. You meet a new person, essential leavening was good reading them.” I submit that’s The leaves in both species thought: robin. I’d keyed off experience an impression, and will and a sense of responsibility. a way to either purposely or are found at the base of the the shape, size, and location. In categorize them. It can be a Manifestations of good inadvertently create a national, plant, with the cheery flowers, the next instant I thought: but useful short cut as we traverse will and responsibility are not communal, unconscious jizz. ranging in color from white to it was white, pure white! I had the obstacle course of life. Is routinely generated by jizz. We It’s been done. Adolf Hitler light purple, sitting atop 3-5- seen the bird for no more than that new person a potential ally aren’t born with a sense of duty wrote: “The art of leadership inch tall stems. A single plant three seconds. or a potential adversary? But the or a sturdy streak of amicabil- consists of consolidating the may sport anywhere from one In the birding lexicon there’s ity. If we’re seeking a durable attention of the people against a to a dozen blossoms. a phrase “general impression outcome in the human sphere, single adversary and taking care They’re a member of the and shape” or G.I.S., spoken If we’re seeking allowing nuance to blossom, then that nothing will split up this Buttercup family. as “jizz.” It’s commonly a snap we usually need to take more attention….The leader of genius judgement, and experienced a durable outcome time, uncover enough truth to must have the ability to make Outdoors briefly observers almost always have a be able to “log in the sighting.” different opponents appear as if jizz when they glimpse or hear in the human It’s crucial work. Mark Twain they belonged to one category.” Apply by May 7 a bird. That first impression may “ wrote, “A lie can travel around In other words, dispense with be wrong, but it registers. If my sphere, allowing the world while truth is putting on nuance. Which is pretty much the for fall bear hunt jizz was correct then I’d seen an nuance to blossom, its shoes.” He said that a century same as eliminating individual albino robin. Is that even possi- before the internet. Barbara ideas and expression. It’s not a REGIONAL—If you hope ble? Yes, there are albino birds, we usually need to Kingsolver, another insightful long journey from there to the to hunt black bear in northeast- and according to data from the writer, remarked, “Pain reaches gallows. If not in practice, at ern Minnesota this fall, you University of Wisconsin, robins take more time... the heart with electrical speed, least in effect. If you’re afraid have until Friday, May 7 to express full or partial albinism but truth moves to the heart as to say something, you don’t need apply for a permit. more than any wild bird species. Peter M. Leschak slowly as a glacier.” It would to be executed. When people in Applications for the 2021 Just over eight percent of North be facile and perhaps old fash- contemporary America attend season should be submit- American avian albinos are problem with short cuts, rules- ioned to advocate therefore that meetings carrying guns, it usually ted online or via telephone at robins, and about one in 30,000 of-thumb, and other heuristic we should read more books doesn’t bode well for dialogue 888-665-4236. individuals show the trait. schemes is that by definition, they and fewer social media posts. I over the details. Openly discuss- A total of 3,575 licenses So my jizz was likely trust- lack nuance – subtle distinctions support the notion, but it’s unre- ing details is the hard currency are available in 13 permit areas. worthy, but here’s the thing: or variations. Election campaigns alistic. That ship has sailed and is of retail politics, the social legal The fee to apply is $5. Bear I wasn’t casually strolling the are the obvious case in point, over the horizon. I need to keep in tender that keeps communities licenses cost $44 for residents woods that day, I was stalking. driven by sound bites, glittering mind that my jizz on this matter together. and $230 for nonresidents. About 200 times each year I generalities, and blatant appeals is informed by the facts that I’m I once had a .44 Magnum The bear season runs from deliberately spend an hour in a to bias. It’s possible that facet of an aging Boomer who reads, on revolver aimed at my forehead. Wednesday, Sept. 1, through specific area, seeking every bird our national democratic process average, a book per week; who The muzzle was an intimate eight Sunday, Oct. 17. I can see or hear and recording will never be remodeled, but such long ago deleted the Facebook inches away. I was ordered to Lottery winners will be species and numbers that I enter disarray is not mandated for your account; who has never Tweeted. “Keep your mouth shut!” I did. notified by June 1 and will into an international data base personal life. And yes, I certainly know intel- The threat was not issued in a have until Sunday, Aug. 1 to accessed by research ornithol- It’s my experience that on ligent, reasonable humans who political context, but when shock purchase their license. Any ogists. For that purpose jizz is a smaller scale even politics don’t routinely read books. subsided I recalled a famous remaining unpurchased licens- not enough. As bird identifica- can dodge the downside of However, are their lives statement by Mao Tse-tung. es will be available starting at tion expert David Sibley writes, jizz. For over three decades and our culture and civiliza- “Political power grows out of noon on Wednesday, Aug. 4. “Observers should beware of I’ve been heavily involved in tion supported by those who the barrel of a gun.” The man The no-quota area that using jizz as a substitute for township government, and on do? It’s worth thinking about. brandishing the .44 was in not in includes east-central and far careful study and thought.” I’m several occasions I’ve wit- Ray Bradbury’s 1953 novel a symposium-friendly mood. If northwestern Minnesota is not confident I spotted an albino nessed citizens enter the meeting “Fahrenheit 451” describes a his trigger finger had twitched I part of the lottery drawing and robin, and enjoyed telling people chamber in a polarized, some- future American society where would’ve been dead a half-cen- will have an unlimited number about it, but I did not record the times hostile mindset over a local books are outlawed and routinely tury ago, a victim of impulse. of licenses available that may observation as fact. My sighting issue. Given the relatively few burned by “firemen” appointed to But fortunately, power doesn’t be purchased starting July 1. was as much jazz as jizz, a kind people involved and town board the task. It’s a passionate parable flow exclusively from force or Overall, bear permit of happy birding riff. Those members who were willing to about censorship and oppression, threats. Margaret Atwood, one of numbers for quota areas have three seconds were fun but they listen, and to entertain details and and one of the more chilling the great decoders of the human remained unchanged since last weren’t science. If the bird had shades of gray – that is, nuance aspects of the tale is that most condition, wrote, “A word after a year to allow bear population perched, and if I had a few more – on almost every occasion an citizens don’t have a problem numbers to gradually increase moments to raise and focus bin- amicable, if not perfect, resolu- with it. While actually torching See TRUTH..pg. 5B and support a robust bear oculars, maybe then I could’ve population. THE TIMBERJAY May 7, 2021 5B YOUNG WILDLIFE LAKE COUNTRY FORECAST from NOAA weather Leave fawns be, says DNR Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday REGIONAL— Whitetail does will soon be giving birth and that means that fawns will be found out in the woods and fields around the region. 49 26 53 28 53 29 57 32 61 38 The Department of Natural Ely Hi Lo Prec. Sn. Emb. Hi Lo Prec. Sn. Cook Hi Lo Prec. Sn. Orr Hi Lo Prec. Sn. Tower Hi Lo Prec. Sn. Resources is asking that 04/26 49 20 0.03 0.8” 04/26 50 14 0.05 0.2” 04/26 50 21 0.02 0.4” 04/26 37 30 0.12 04/26 49 15 0.00 people avoid disturbing or 04/27 37 34 0.00 04/27 35 33 0.15 04/27 37 33 0.00 04/27 55 34 0.00 04/27 37 33 0.05 touching them. 04/28 54 31 0.00 04/28 54 28 0.00 04/28 53 34 0.00 04/28 64 34 0.00 04/28 53 28 0.00 04/29 65 33 0.01 04/29 66 28 0.02 04/29 53 33 0.02 04/29 57 37 0.04 04/29 64 36 0.04 Most fawns are born 04/30 60 29 0.00 04/30 60 25 0.00 04/30 57 31 0.01 04/30 57 28 0.00 04/30 58 26 0.00 from mid-May to mid-June, 05/01 57 31 0.00 05/01 58 27 0.00 05/01 58 52 0.00 05/01 79 48 0.00 05/01 57 28 0.00 05/02 78 38 0.00 05/02 79 37 0.00 05/02 75 38 0.00 05/02 73 41 0.00 05/02 76 36 0.00 and they do not attempt abandoned or fragile. Even Total 5.23 69.9” YTD Total 4.95 50.1 YTD Total 4.50 69.3” . YTD Total 4.57 NA YTD Total 5.75 55.0” to evade predators during if a fawn is wounded or their first few weeks of abandoned as a result of a WATER QUALITY life. Instead, they remain car strike or animal attack, still to avoid being seen. people should not transport During these times, fawns it before speaking with a are learning critical survival wildlife rehabilitator. More EPA moves to protect wild rice waters skills from their mothers but information about what are often left on their own people should do if they find Lake Vermilion added to list of waters impaired by sulfate pollution while their mothers forage fawns or other species of nearby. baby wild animals is avail- by MARSHALL HELMBERGER Be assured deer fawns able on the DNR website. Managing Editor do fine even if they look REGIONAL— The Environmental Protection Agency Fishing reports has added Lake Vermilion, the Pike River, and 28 other water bodies in Ely area only open on waters along northern Minnesota to the state’s list the U.S./Canada border. of impaired waters, due to sulfate Crappie anglers finally Anglers have been making got a nice stretch of warm pollution. the trek north to find cooper- The federal agency took that weather and sun to help with ative fish and have reported the crappie bite. Anglers unusual step after the Minnesota good success. Spinnerbaits Pollution Control Agency refused to reported finding crappies and spoons accounted for in deeper water, just outside add lakes and streams impacted by good numbers of pike sulfate to the list of waters requir- shallow bays, early in the around the 30-inch mark. day. By the afternoon, ing plans to improve their water Dead bait fished under a quality. Sulfate at levels above 10 crappies were being located commission new studies of the issue and East Lake Vermilion as a sepa- bobber accounted for many milligrams per liter is known to harm in water as shallow as have only confirmed the sensitivity rate water body. East Lake Vermilion of the bigger pike pushing wild rice— Minnesota’s state grain three feet. Small tube jigs, of wild rice to sulfate. While sulfate has a higher overall concentration of the 40-inch mark. Key areas which has long been nutritionally hair jigs or plain hook itself isn’t toxic to wild rice, the sulfate, likely reflecting the proxim- were shallow bays and river and culturally important to native and minnow, fished under chemical is often converted in ity of the Pike River to that portion mouths, in 10 feet of water tribes in the state. a bobber were the go-to aquatic systems to sulfide, which is of the lake. The mean level of sulfate or less. The EPA challenged the regardless of depth. deadly to the wild grain. High levels in East Vermilion was 12.38 mg/l, Courtesy Arrowhead MPCA’s most recent update of its Pike - It’s important of sulfate downstream from mining with a maximum reading of 14.6. Outdoors, Ely list of impaired waters last month to note that pike fishing is operations has had documented The lake as a whole shows a mean because it did not include wild rice impact on former wild rice beds. sulfate level of 9.97 mg/l, but that waters, which the federal agency Without a scientific basis for increases to 10.71 mg/l if a single contends violates federal law. EPA TRUTH...Continued from page 4B weakening the sulfate standard, the reading that the EPA believes was had informed the state that it would Legislature passed a law in 2015 that erroneous is eliminated from the word after a word is power,” blackbird, but it wasn’t. be issuing its own list of impaired prohibits the MPCA from regulating calculation. that is, the relentless pursuit I scrutinized it with bin- wild rice waters, and it followed sulfate discharges. The MPCA has The Pike River showed con- and application of truth. oculars from twenty feet through on that promise late last repeatedly cited that law as ratio- siderably higher levels of sulfate, Books are only one source away for a solid three week. nale for failure to regulate sulfate with a mean of 22.19 mg/l, and a of such power, but over minutes – a relative eon in Minnesota has the nation’s pollution. maximum reading of 42.5 mg/l. The the long haul what channel birding. Aloud, I recited strictest sulfate limit for wild rice Sulfate discharge from the Sand River, which is a tributary of is deeper, or to update the the characteristics of its waters, at 10 mg/l, but the state Minntac tailings basin, north of the Pike River, drains an area just metaphor, what channel has “topography,” then grabbed has not enforced that law since Virginia, into the Pike River water- downstream from the Minntac tail- more bandwidth? a field guide and ticked its passage in the early 1970s. shed has left elevated levels of the ings basin, and maintains a mean Last October I looked them off against three or Environmental groups and tribes chemical in the river’s water. The sulfate level of 104.08 mg/l, with out a window and spotted four images, employing have pressured the MPCA and EPA Pike River, which flows into Lake a maximum reading of 286 mg/l. a bird scratching in the duff Sibley’s “careful study for years to take action to address Vermilion, adds tons of sulfate to Other local waters impacted by at the base of a balsam fir. and thought.” It was a sulfate pollution, which is primar- the lake every day. In addition to sulfate include the Embarrass River My jizz: what is that? I’d rusty blackbird. No doubt. ily discharged from taconite mines impacting wild rice, sulfate is known (mean 26.1 mg/l), the Partridge not seen this bird before. I logged it in. and some wastewater treatment to facilitate the conversion of ele- River (mean 92.8 mg/l), Lake Shape suggested a Brewer’s facilities. Mining companies have mental mercury to methyl mercury, Esquagama (mean 16.11 mg/l), and lobbied lawmakers in St. Paul to a toxin known to accumulate in fish. Wynne Lake (mean 19.6 mg/l). relax the sulfate limit. Weakening NORTHERNS...Continued from page 4B Lake Vermilion is the largest In northeastern Minnesota, the standard, without scientific water body to be included on the list natural levels of sulfate are very extensive public input zones, including a zone evidence to support the change, isn’t of 30 lakes and streams impacted by low, typically running 1-2 mg/l, and comments. In the map, is available on the possible under federal law, however, sulfates. In the case of Vermilion, the according to sampling done by the north-central zone, the DNR’s northern pike page. and efforts by the Legislature to northern pike regulations EPA lists both the lake as a whole, MPCA and other agencies. address angler concerns about the over-abundance of small, or “hammer-han- dle,” northern pike. “Northern pike can be delicious table fare. We encourage anglers to know the regulations and give a meal of pike a try,” Bethke said. “Northern pike require a little more work while filleting, and anglers can check the DNR website and other online sources for how-to videos on clean- ing northern pike.” Throughout the state, special regulations that cover individual lakes, rivers and streams remain in effect and take precedence over the zone regulations. The northern pike zone regulations do not apply to border waters. More informa- tion about northern pike

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