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

ELY – The Minnesota Department of Health says one in four middle and high school students have tried vaping, and that number is expected to keep rising. Vaping is the use of electronic cigarettes, … more

BABBITT – The Timberwolves’ first win of the season proved bittersweet after senior running back Dalton Schreffler suffered a broken leg early in the second half, putting him out of commission … more

ELY - Cameras and signs will soon be posted along the Trezona Trail in Ely to warn users of the trail about recent wolf encounters in the area. According to International Wolf Center … more

ELY –The new doors are in, the old gum is scraped off the floor, and the historic State Theater in downtown Ely is near the end of a four-and-a-half-year renovation project by Alley A Realty. … more

ELY - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is advising people in the area to exercise vigilance in the wake of a reported bear attack last week. On Monday, July 22, a 16-year-old girl was … more