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McDonald announces campaign for St. Louis County Board
Skraba announces re-election campaign
Mining ban reversed by House
Feds fund water project
Towboat operations can continue in the BWCA following court ruling

The Ely Echo

End of the Road Recipes: Carol’s German Potato Pancakes

End of the Road Recipes: Carol’s German Potato Pancakes

Former Babbitt resident, legendary long-time UMD hockey volunteer and Bulldog Hall of Famer Dale “Hoagie” Haagenson passes away

Former Babbitt resident, legendary long-time UMD hockey volunteer and Bulldog Hall of Famer Dale “Hoagie” Haagenson passes away

Ely boys win two in row

Ely boys win two in row

Ski relays out in prelims

Ski relays out in prelims

A Family’s Journey - Chapter 3: What’s in a Name?

A Family’s Journey - Chapter 3: What’s in a Name?

Masloski leaving Boundary Waters Care Center in Ely after 18 years

Masloski leaving Boundary Waters Care Center in Ely after 18 years

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“You start playing hockey and that will help you make it to 80!” Mannausau skating in Babbitt tournament

“You start playing hockey and that will help you make it to 80!” Mannausau skating in Babbitt tournament Article upload date: 02/20/2026

Top seed blows out Ely hockey team

Top seed blows out Ely hockey team Article upload date: 02/20/2026

Morse board hears plowing complaints

Morse board hears plowing complaints Article upload date: 02/14/2026

Community calendar

Community calendar Article upload date: 02/14/2026

Masloski leaving Boundary Waters Care Center in Ely after 18 years

Masloski leaving Boundary Waters Care Center in Ely after 18 years Article upload date: 02/14/2026

Ely Echo Editorial: Four-day school week should help Ely

Ely Echo Editorial: Four-day school week should help Ely Article upload date: 02/14/2026

WEATHER

Temperature: 20^°F Town: ELY

Pressure: 1010 hPa
Wind: 8 mph

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Babbitt Weekly

St. Louis County Schools hires new superintendent

St. Louis County Schools hires new superintendent

Former Babbitt resident, legendary long-time UMD hockey volunteer and Bulldog Hall of Famer Dale “Hoagie” Haagenson passes away

Former Babbitt resident, legendary long-time UMD hockey volunteer and Bulldog Hall of Famer Dale “Hoagie” Haagenson passes away

Check it out at your Babbitt library!

Check it out at your Babbitt library!

Babbitt Community Calendar

Babbitt Community Calendar

“You start playing hockey and that will help you make it to 80!” Mannausau skating in Babbitt tournament

“You start playing hockey and that will help you make it to 80!” Mannausau skating in Babbitt tournament Article upload date: 02/20/2026

Top seed blows out Ely hockey team

Top seed blows out Ely hockey team Article upload date: 02/20/2026

Ski relays out in prelims

Ski relays out in prelims Article upload date: 02/14/2026

Earliest baseball opener for VCC

Earliest baseball opener for VCC Article upload date: 02/14/2026

VIDEO MATERIALS

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MN State Rep. Roger Skraba's opening remarks at the Ely Legislative Meeting on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026

MN State Rep. Roger Skraba's opening remarks at the Ely Legislative Meeting on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 Video material upload date: 01/07/2026 01:36 PM

MN State Sen. Grant Hauschild's opening remarks at the Ely Legislative Meeting on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026

MN State Sen. Grant Hauschild's opening remarks at the Ely Legislative Meeting on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 Video material upload date: 01/07/2026 01:34 PM

Riding on Forest Service Roads with Snotty Moose's Ken Hupila

Riding on Forest Service Roads with Snotty Moose's Ken Hupila Video material upload date: 11/11/2025 09:56 PM

The Watching Grouse

The Watching Grouse Video material upload date: 11/10/2025 09:31 PM

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St. Louis County to fund nine area projects aimed at combatting aquatic invasive species

St. Louis County to fund nine area projects aimed at combatting aquatic invasive species Article upload date: 02/14/2026

Trout Whisperer What’s cold depends on what the chickadees decide

Trout Whisperer What’s cold depends on what the chickadees decide Article upload date: 02/14/2026

This week’s Minnesota DNR Conservation Officer reports

This week’s Minnesota DNR Conservation Officer reports Article upload date: 02/14/2026

This week’s Minnesota DNR Conservation Officer reports

This week’s Minnesota DNR Conservation Officer reports Article upload date: 02/07/2026

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Pulse of Ely Podcast February 20, 2026 - Driving a car down the tracks

Pulse of Ely Podcast February 20, 2026 - Driving a car down the tracks

Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 Ely Echo Local Sports Podcast Sponsored by Merhar's Ace Hardware

Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 Ely Echo Local Sports Podcast Sponsored by Merhar's Ace Hardware

Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 Ely Echo Local Sports Podcast Sponsored by Merhar's Ace Hardware

Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 Ely Echo Local Sports Podcast Sponsored by Merhar's Ace Hardware

Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2026 Ely Echo Local Sports Podcast Sponsored by Merhar's Ace Hardware

Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2026 Ely Echo Local Sports Podcast Sponsored by Merhar's Ace Hardware

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