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Major helium deposit discovered
by Parker Loew
A new mining project is rising south of Birch Lake that could put the area on the map, this time for helium mining.

Become a cop, receive a canoe
Amid hiring crisis, city adopts unique plan to lure, retain officers
by Tom Coombe

Ely hospital shows growth
Big jumps in surgery, radiology help result in a profitable year
by Tom Coombe

Letter: …we must advocate to our federal delegation to delist the gray wolf
Letter to the Editor:


Work starts on Happy Days child care center
Construction is underway at a building in Ely’s business park - one that will soon be transformed into a child care facility.

Forest Service eyes Fernberg Corridor Project
by Parker Loew
The review process has gotten underway for the Fernberg Corridor management project, with the Forest Service expecting a final management plan to be in place by early 2025.

Stonewalled on the shore
Ely upended by section opponent, but remains above the .500 mark
by Tom Coombe

Ely boys jump out to 2-0 start
by Tom Coombe
One was nothing like the other, but the Ely Timberwolves scored two wins to open the 2023-24 high school boys basketball season.