ELY- Ely’s two major grocers have come together on a deal that will eventually result in one grocery store in town - in the now vacant Shopko building. Zup’s Food Market and Ely … more

ELY – As the city of Ely contemplates conducting a special election early next year to fill an empty mayor’s seat, city council members are considering a move of the city’s lone … more

STATEWIDE- As Gov. Tim Walz and state health officials unveiled the first details of the state’s plan for COVID-19 vaccinations on Tuesday, a common plea was echoed repeatedly: Trust the … more

ELY - The city of Ely is developing a pocket park on a vacant lot previously occupied by the former Pamida building near the corner of 1st Avenue East and Chapman Street.The project entails upgrading … more

ELY - A 37-year-old man from Ely, missing since Thursday, Dec. 3, was located safe, the Ely Police Department reported on Tuesday, Dec. 8.Michael Ray Jacobson, 37, was last seen at his place of … more

REGIONAL— How many ways can two people screw up? That’s the question after two local conservation officers recently encountered a hunter and their partner who seemed to have broken about … more

REGIONAL- Financial scams targeting seniors have become so prevalent that they’re now considered “the crime of the 21st century,” according to the National Council on Aging (NCOA). … more

NETT LAKE- As the Bois Forte Band has battled back against COVID-19, a valuable asset unavailable to most communities has been the Bois Forte Housing Department, which has offered up vacant units for … more

ELY – School buildings here will stay mostly empty through the holidays and at least through Jan. 11, 2021, as ISD 696 again shifted to full-time distance learning for all students last week. … more

ELY – As the days grow shorter and Christmas grows near, Ely-area residents are determined to find ways to celebrate the season despite shutdowns and cancellations due to COVID-19.A Christmas … more