by Tom Coombe
There was just no way to fit that much fun into one day.
That’s why Ely’s Fourth of July celebration will start early - with Saturday night’s “Rock the Park” event - and continue into a full slate of activity on Monday.
Ely’s traditional Independence Day celebration is a familiar... + continue reading
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by Tom Coombe
There was just no way to fit that much fun into one day.
That’s why Ely’s Fourth of July celebration will start early - with Saturday night’s “Rock the Park” event - and continue into a full slate of activity on Monday.
Ely’s traditional Independence Day celebration is a familiar... + continue reading
by Tom Coombe
Contractors are racing against the clock to complete a better than $20 million renovation project in time for the start of the upcoming school year.
It’s a race they’re cautiously optimistic they’ll win, according to the latest discussion Monday at the regular school board session... + continue reading
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In the span of two decades, a July American Legion baseball tournament in Ely has gone from an effort to fill the local team’s schedule to one of the premiere regular season events in Minnesota.... + continue reading
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The 4th of July is finally here! It’s time to set aside being upset about Roe vs. Wade being overturned or gas prices skyrocketing and just be proud to be an American. As the song went, “Don’t Worry... + continue reading
Outdoors
by Jake Hway
On June 24th, myself and three other friends and fellow paddlers had the day off from canoeing, so we did what we always do and went paddling some more. This day ended up just a little... + continue reading
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In the 50s and 60s in Ely on Independence Day there’d be organized contests with meaningful prizes in Whiteside Park for us kids. I can still see Joe Folio shinnying up a greased pole to claim the... + continue reading
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by Tom Coombe
A longtime Iron Range school administrator with ties to Ely is in line to become the Ely School District’s next high school principal.
Jeff Carey, former superintendent at Eveleth-Gilbert and a current administrator in the Rock Ridge district, will be offered the grades 6-12... + continue reading
by Tom Coombe
For Heidi Omerza, it’s “up or out” when it comes to Ely politics.
The longtime city council member won’t seek re-election this fall and will instead attempt to become mayor.
As of Wednesday, Omerza was the only candidate in the contest for Ely’s highest elected position.
Incumbent... + continue reading
by Tom Coombe
Republicans in House District 3A will gather again - this time in Ely - to endorse a new candidate in their bid to seek DFL incumbent Rob Ecklund.
Bob Wolfe, who won the endorsement last month at Cook, has since pulled out of the race and district Republicans will gather at 7 p.m.... + continue reading
