1+ week, 2+ day ago   (222+ words) by Ben Lobb, President, Associated Contract Loggers and Truckers of Minnesota What’s the old saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Maybe we need to think ahead and work together to solve the gridlock between industry…...

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,…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (456+ words) The school doors in Ely swing open a little bit earlier than normal this year, with students heading back this week instead of next, with Labor Day falling a bit later on the calendar than usual. Once again, the sad…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (304+ words) Twenty years ago, a different home was needed, and one was available. That candidate was evaluated for location, cost, size, etc. After passing as suitable, with the trust that any shortcomings were subject to change, plans were implemented over the…...

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   (778+ words) The late Jackpine Bob Cary was not only a fabled storyteller, author and artist, but a wiseold newspaper man and journalist. Late in his career at the Ely Echo, there was more than a time or two when he could…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (426+ words) The Minnesota bear hunting season opens Tuesday, Sept. 1, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking hunters to avoid shooting marked research bears. These bears have large, colorful ear tags and wear radio collars. Researchers with the Minnesota DNR…...