by Tom Coombe
A recount appears to have affirmed Roger Skraba’s narrow victory and his election to Minnesota’s House of Representatives.
After another look at the ballots in all five counties of Minnesota House District 3A, the Ely mayor holds a 15-vote lead over State Rep. Rob Ecklund (D) in... + continue reading
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by Tom Coombe
At least temporarily, the city of Ely is applying the brakes and delaying the opening of cannabis-based businesses in the city limits.
Council members unanimously approved a moratorium that would curtail any permits for sale of cannabinoid products until March 7, or until an... + continue reading
by Tom Coombe
A recount appears to have affirmed Roger Skraba’s narrow victory and his election to Minnesota’s House of Representatives.
After another look at the ballots in all five counties of Minnesota House District 3A, the Ely mayor holds a 15-vote lead over State Rep. Rob Ecklund (D) in... + continue reading
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Fans of local sports broadcasts now have a new option to follow area teams.
Starting Monday, the Ely Echo’s website will feature a daily sports report from editor Tom Coombe, and the Echo is... + continue reading
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Imagine this: a group of friends get together, and pool their resources to pay for something of common interest.
Perhaps it’s a gift for another friend. Maybe they share the costs associated with... + continue reading
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by Nick Wognum
The Ely Igloo Snowmobile Club provides a crucial economic component for the area in the winter months.
In order to provide smooth trails, the club has made some major investments in... + continue reading
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During the past week, I have seen flocks of American goldfinches on two occasions. Winter starts with notice of birds, humans, and other animals active across this snowy landscape.
Ice-skating,... + continue reading
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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON A REQUEST
FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ON PROPERTY
IN LAKE COUNTY, MINNESOTA.
Notice is hereby given that the Lake County Planning Commission will conduct a... + continue reading
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by Tom Coombe
At least temporarily, the city of Ely is applying the brakes and delaying the opening of cannabis-based businesses in the city limits.
Council members unanimously approved a moratorium that would curtail any permits for sale of cannabinoid products until March 7, or until an... + continue reading
by Tom Coombe
The state’s closest state legislative race isn’t over yet.
Although Ely’s Roger Skraba eked out a 15-vote win to apparently unseat State Rep. Rob Ecklund (D) in House District 3A, a December recount looms.
Ecklund confirmed this week he’ll seek a recount once Skraba’s victory is... + continue reading
by Tom Coombe
A campaign flyer for Democratic Congressional candidate Jen Schultz, distributed in numerous mailboxes in the Ely area this week, falsely claimed that she was endorsed by the Ely Echo newspaper.
Numerous Ely area residents reported Tuesday that they received the mailing, which... + continue reading
