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Elementary students performed two patriotic songs, there was a performance by the high school band and choir, American Legion member Val Ferrian gave remarks, and winners of the schoolwide essay contest read their essays.

Five cities. Five schools. One desire - " to keep small town schools viable. The five-city meeting in Tower Wednesday night brought representatives of Ely, Babbitt, Tower, Cook, and Orr together to talk about ways to cooperate to maintain quality education in the communities.

Leaders from five Iron Range communities heard from residents and each other about the fate of their schools.

Kids in Tower-Soudan got a quadruple dose of Halloween fun this year. There were afternoon parties at school on Friday, trick-or-treating on Main Street after school on Friday, a community party on Saturday and trick-or-treating Saturday evening! You must be logged in to post a comment.

The five-city meeting in Tower Wednesday night brought representatives of Ely, Babbitt, Tower, Cook, and Orr together to talk about ways to cooperate to maintain quality education in the communities.

On Wednesday November 4 at 6 p.m. area residents are invited to attend a meeting at the Tower Civic Center.

Girl Scouts from Minnesota and Wisconsin celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Hibbing Mall Sleepover at the Irongate Plaza in Hibbing MN.

Community members from Tower, Ely, Cook, Orr and Babbitt plan to gather next week to discuss other options - including the creation of a new school district - to ensure a quality education for students.

The Ironmen clinched the MCAC Northern Division Championship last Friday by defeating Fond du Lac 37-21 in the final This afternoon I took the time to call each ISD 2142 school.

The state has given a favorable review to School District 2142a s proposed restructuring plan, helping pave the way for a Dec.

Here's the resolution approved unanimously by the Tower City Council on Monday: Resolution on ISD 2142's Restructuring Plan Whereas: The St.

If voters fail to pass a $78.8 million bond issue, School District 2142 will not survive.

A cargo ship arrives in the late evening and passes under Duluth's Lift Bridge. By RICK NELSON , RDNELSON@STARTRIBUNE.COM Last update: September 2, 2009 - 2:27 PM I t never fails to thrill: That exhilarating moment on I-35 when suddenly the whole of Duluth, Superior, the mouth of the St.

A plan to restructure School District 2142 is drawing criticism from the Cook City Council.

I know - it's a little cool for late August. I won't have to recite the windchill reading; suffice to say you may want to grab a light jacket or sweatshirt before heading out the door this weekend.

Summer's bounty is now for sale at area's farmers market. While the cool summer weather slowed development of many crops, even warm weather foods like tomatoes and cucumbers are now available from some vendors.

A survey reveals support for reorganizing School District 2142, but leaves doubts whether voters will approve a $78.8 million bond issue in the fall.

Nearly 3,200 Minnesota Power customers in Tower/Soudan, Winton, and Ely were without power for a little over an hour on Wednesday morning, all but shutting down area businesses in the affected communities.

Tim and Jordan Gawboy assist Steve Gohde from the National Weather Service in preparing the site for the new weather station for Tower.

Nearly 3,200 Minnesota Power customers in Tower/Soudan, Winton, and Ely were without power for a little over an hour on Wednesday morning, all but shutting down area businesses in the affected communities.