Laurel Beager

Laurel Beager

CN’s 5-mile bridge collapses

STAFF REPORT Canadian National Railway crews have begun repairs on a railway bridge known as 5-Mile Bridge on Rainy Lake northeast of Fort Frances following… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Step In To School

A traditional favorite, the Rainy Lake Highlanders performed “America the Beautiful” Saturday at the Ranier Days parade. LAUREL BEAGER PHOTOS Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Ranier Days

A traditional favorite, the Rainy Lake Highlanders performed “America the Beautiful” Saturday at the Ranier Days parade. LAUREL BEAGER PHOTO Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Ranger Rambling

Hibbing author Pete Kero’s excellent book, “Mine Scapes—Reclaiming Minnesota’s Mined Lands,” brings Ranger connection reflections here from personal history.1950’s grade school years in Minnesota River Valley hometown Jordan often included short family vacation fishing trips to Northland lakes’ resort cabins from Ely to Deer River.

Celebration toward success

Many grown ups fondly remember school shopping as a youngster, and the excitement it generated about getting back to school, seeing friends and learning.A community celebration led by United Way of Northeastern Minnesota and aimed at helping students succeed in the coming school year gathered local law enforcement, emergency services, sponsors and other volunteers to “Step In to School.”As a result of the Aug.