1+ week, 2+ day ago   (624+ words) The Ely Public School District has a unique opportunity before it this November, one that could strengthen our schools by bringing additional state funding back to our community without increasing the property- tax impact for all local taxpayers. To qualify,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (408+ words) Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge will be at the Ely Community Center on Sept. 6 at 10 a.m., sponsored by Ely Gospel Church and Praise Fellowship Church. The 28th annual Ely Artwalk will take place Sept. 1-30 in downtown Ely with more than 400 pieces of…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (638+ words) Vendors will set up at Whiteside Park’s nationally recognized Harvest Moon Festival for the 32nd year late next week, from Friday, Sept. 11 to Sunday, Sept. 13. USA Today has counted the event among the nation’s top 10 best fall festivals for three consecutive…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (563+ words) Ely American Legion Post 248 debuted a newly- built community food trailer on Friday, Aug. 21, which will now become a feature around Ely, Tower and Babbitt. The trailer may sell brats, burgers, chicken wings, Philly cheesesteak and more at regional events…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (506+ words) United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN) joins families, children, and music lovers across the world in mourning the loss of Dolly Parton. The organization has particularly close ties to the iconic singer as the local affiliate of her Imagination Library…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (486+ words) CO Sean Williams (Ely #1) reports: He attended a specialized watercraft training as well as annual firearms training over the week. Bear baiting activity picked up over the weekend as the season opener approaches. Violations included: Failure to register a bear…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (432+ words) The Mesabi Trail is celebrating 30 years of adventures and the full completion of the 165-mile paved trail — and the surrounding communities are invited to celebrate. The celebration kicks off with a group bike ride at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, hosted by…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (476+ words) Last week I told you to find the list you already have. A shop owner on Sheridan Street found six hundred names in her point of sale system and split them into two piles: locals and past visitors. From here…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (604+ words) United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN) has collected and reinvested nearly $300,000 in donations to help residents and small businesses mitigate the financial impacts of this summer’s wildfires. The Chisholm-based organization began fundraising July 14 and opened applications July 31 to small businesses…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (511+ words) A survey of area business owners became an unexpected source of controversy at the city council table on Tuesday night. Council members approved a motion to post the survey, being conducted by the University of Minnesota, on its social media…...