ELY – The Ely Bloomenson Community Hospital this week ended its tumultuous relationship with Chief Executive Officer Michael Coyle. A cryptic press release distributed by the EBCH … more

CLOQUET–For the first time so far this season, the Ely boys Nordic ski team had to settle for second place in a competition. Both the boys and girls teams took second place at the … more

ELY – A full house of music lovers enjoyed an afternoon of holiday melodies here on Sunday. “Night of the Father’s Love” was presented by the 50-voice choir, and 10-piece … more

ELY – Ely Police Chief John Lahtonen will retire in May 2020 after 26 years on the force, including the last 10 years as the department’s top official. City council members here accepted … more

ELY - As the first live theatrical presentation in the newly renovated State Theater, Jeff Brumbeau’s book The Quiltmaker’s Gift, illustrated by Ely’s own Gail de Marcken, comes to … more

ELY - A person walking down the halls of the Washington Elementary School any afternoon or evening will likely hear students singing one of the heartwarming songs of “The Sound of Music.” … more

ELY – The Ely Chamber of Commerce is the new owner of the WolfTrack Classic Sled Dog Race. Eva Sebesta, the Chamber’s executive director, cited the historic winter activity, which has … more

ELY – The Subway franchise here went up for sale last week, according to owner Vicki Hill, who posted the news on the “What’s Up Ely” Facebook page. “The reasons are that in all … more

ELY – Hans Smith was just 55 years old when he died last month while working on a tree that had fallen on a house during a storm near Eagles Nest Lake. He may not have realized it, but he left his … more

ELY – The city council here will conduct an appeal hearing later this month involving one of its own members accused of maintaining an unsafe residence in the city. Council member Paul Kess and … more