The Tower News

Opinion

July 2, 2026

I’m Not Phyllis

This Letter was written for the Tower News and the Cook News-Herald, but it could apply to all newspapers, not just our small hometown papers. Please contact your local paper to ask if there is…

I’m Not Phyllis
Notes from all over for July 3
Beyond Reason
Beyond Reason
Notes from all over for June 26

On Friday, June 26, around 8:20 p.m., Ely area first responders and law-enforcement were dispatched to the report of a man located on the Angle Worm Trail in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, needing rescue….

Injured man rescued from BWCA
An Evening with Courtney Yasmineh: Music & More
Despite toasty times, July in general should be a little cool
Those Were The Days
Conservation Officer’s Weekly Report

Community

Fishing with Z for July 3

Week #7 6/22-6/29

Fishing with Z for July 3
The Dithyrambs will perform with Cook’s Music in the Park Summer Series
Chamber Concert at the LVCC to Feature International and Young Artists
Lake Vermilion Cultural Center receives $5k Grant
“ASK A TROOPER”

Sports

Softball playoffs

May 19 and 21 — The Grizzlies Softball Ladies woke up on Tuesday, May 19, knowing they had to win their first playoff game against the Carlton-Wrenshall Raptors to continue their playoff hopes. As the…

Softball playoffs
Fishing with Z.
Lady Grizzlies Softball Team
Lady Grizzlies take 11-7 win over MIB
North Woods Grizzlies Track

Lifestyle

This Week’s Bible Verse & Reflection for July 3

This Week’s Bible Verse & Reflection

This Week’s Bible Verse & Reflection for July 3
This Week’s Bible Verse and Reflection for June 26
Rhubarb Snickerdoodle Crisp
Fishing w/ Z for June 19
This Week’s Bible Verse & Reflection