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Ely ambulance study set to begin

A public forum set for this weekend will launch a comprehensive look at the Ely area’s ambulance service.Ely-Bloomens

Death on ‘169’ renews renovation push

In the wake of a fatal collision on Highway 169, local officials are stepping up efforts to secure funding to improve

Gubernatorial hopeful stops in Ely

The election is nearly two years away, but the race to be Minnesota’s next governor has already begun.Democrat Bud Ph

Nearly 800 in this year’s Fun Run to benefit area trails

Call it a formula for success but after many variations the Fun Run snowmobile event on Saturday, Jan.

City to expand search for clerk

The search for a new city clerk will be extended after action by the Ely City Council Tuesday night.The council voted

No, Betty, it’s not a hoax

If you’re in business in Ely, you never know who might be on the other end of a phone call.Just recently, Jan.

Bois Forte Band of Chippewa to purchase WELY

Kevin Leecy, Chairman of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, announced in his State of the Band speech to tribal members

Winter Festival set for Feb. 3-6 this year

The 2005 Voyageur Winter Festival will take place in Ely this weekend, starting with a “Frozen Film Festival” and wra

Cable company plans to increase basic rate

Starting in March, those with Ely’s basic cable television package will see a $1 increase in their monthly bill.Chart

Fourth annual Fun Run with Ragnar and friends this Saturday

The fourth annual Fun Run with Ragnar and Friends hits the trails and the roads this Saturday, Jan.

43-below in Ely, colder nearby

Mother Nature saved the worst for last.Residents of Ely and the surrounding area suffered through more than 100 conse

Twins’ visit a hit with fans, students

A heavy blanket of snow covered baseball diamonds around the area Tuesday and Ely was just coming out of a long stret

Twins’ visit a hit with fans, students

A heavy blanket of snow covered baseball diamonds around the area Tuesday and Ely was just coming out of a long stret

Morse has only contested race

An incumbent has bowed out while two political newcomers have entered what will be the area’s only contested township

School facing budget blues again

Dwindling reserves and declining enrollment are likely to force another round of budget cuts in the Ely School Distri

B-r-r-r-r!!! Bitter cold puts Ely in deep freeze

Winter seemed to arrive right on time in Ely, and since December the area has been bombarded with snow and had at lea

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