1+ week, 2+ day ago   (361+ words) As the Ely School District begins its new four-day school week schedule, Northern Lakes Arts Association is partnering with ECR to provide families with new opportunities for dance and creative movement. Beginning Friday, Sept. 11, Reflections Dance Company (RDC) will offer…...

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…...

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   (776+ words) For many decades, the old Community Center was synonymous with big Ely weddings. Those that grew up in the 1970s and 1980s are sure to remember the packed receptions downstairs, very often the Zup’s-catered buffets and trying to squeeze in at tables…...

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, 3+ day ago   (216+ words) Favorite Meat Loaf and 2/3 cup crushed saltine crackers 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1/2 pound Polish sausage, ground 2 large eggs, beaten 1 small white or yellow onion, grated 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage 1/8 teaspoon black pepper Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the crushed crackers in…...