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Repair project in Ely to cause week-long detour around Shagawa Lake
RAMS opposes Walz action to block mining in Rainy River Watershed
Primary winners move on to fall
Firefighter dies in Ely
Forest Service reopens over 1,500 BWCA campsites
Special session for economic relief from fires unlikely
BWCA entry points reopen on west side
Fall Lake and Fenske Lake Campgrounds set to reopen August 7
Fall school referendum would raise revenue, but not taxes
Six running for Ely school board
USFS to re-open some entry points across BWCA as fires progress toward containment
Cloquet Line will be reopened, changed from GO to SET
Firefighters progress toward containment, BWCA set to slowly begin opening
In St. Louis County all GO changed to SET except for three
Fernberg property owners finally allowed to return home
Help for local businesses impacted by fire, BWCA closure discussed
Ely is “open for business”
Mail will now leave Ely by 7 a.m. each day
20-year mining ban lifted

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Friday, August 21, 2026 Ely Echo Local Sports Podcast Sponsored by Merhar's Ace Hardware

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