ELY— The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Ely-based Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness have reached a stipulation agreement under which the state agency will consider possible … more

REGIONAL— Management of the gray wolf is now back under the control of the state of Minnesota, but it remains to be seen if that will lead to wolf hunting and trapping anytime soon. The U.S. … more

  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