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Ruth Veranth, 97, of Ely, passed away on September 21, 2020. Arrangements are by Kerntz Funeral Home. More information to follow.

It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of this great daughter of Ely MN, Shirley Marie Riemer (Klun) on September 19, 2020. Shirley was 79 years young and had been residing at Ely Carefree Living. She died of complications attributed to Covid 19.

Mary Ann Trancheff, nee Markovich, passed away peacefully, a victim of COVID19 at Carefree Living Care Center on September 13, 2020. She was born on February 4, 1930. She was a lifelong resident of both Ely and Lake Vermilion.

She was preceded in death by her husband George Trancheff, her parents Matthew and Ann Markovich and her sister- in- law Mary Markovich. She is survived by her sons: Michael (Rebecca) Trancheff, Blaine, and Patrick (Ellen) Trancheff, Tower. Grandchildren: Megan (Dan) Sailsbury, Lino Lakes, Kirsten Trancheff, Blaine, Brian (Elina), Tower and Laura Trancheff, Minneapolis. Great grandchildren: Calvin, Max and Jonah Sailsbury and Ella and Mille Trancheff. Brother: Matthew Markovich, Ely and brother- in -law: Matthew (Jean) Trancheff, Long Island.

We wish to thank the staff at Carefree Living for their excellent and compassionate care of Mary Ann over the past 5 years. You are all truly heroes in our eyes.

If you’re looking for wasteful government spending, check out the story of the feds spending eight years to charge three Ely people from crossing an invisible line to harvest minnows.
In a case that dates back to 2012 and where one of the key figures has since passed away, the feds charged Bob LaTourell Jr. and his twin sisters Mindy and Missy with violating an act that was passed 120 years ago.
The only good thing to come out of this debacle is that our old friend Jim Maki was an innocent man - something he would have gladly told you if he was still here today.
What is missing from this case is the evidence. There were 1,300 dozen ciscoes (that’s 15,600 minnows by our math) that were confiscated in a raid at the Great Outdoors bait shop.
Despite the best efforts of Ely’s Jeff Anderson, who worked for Congressman Rick Nolan at the time, the ciscoes were never returned. All of this headache and heartache over minnows.

An online questionnaire will make it easier for Minnesota deer hunters to report wildlife they see during their hunts this year.
Using a mobile device or desktop computer, hunters can enter information on the DNR website about wildlife they see each day of hunting, including deer, turkeys, bears, fishers and other species. They’ll also be able to report specific information about any deer they harvest, including antler size.
Hunters are encouraged to fill out a report after each hunt even if they don’t see any deer that day. The questionnaire will be available when archery deer season begins Saturday, Sept. 19, and remain open through the end of the year.
Data from the observation survey will provide a helpful comparison to the DNR’s population estimates for various species.

CARES Act Business Assistance
- Ely Businesses

Notice- St. Louis County has allocated $6 million of CARES Act funding for a small business COVID-19 relief grant program. The application period is open until September 28, 2020. Please go to www.stlouiscountymn.gov/CARES to apply. If you need assistance please contact City Hall at 218-226-5474. All other available programs can be found on the Ely Economic Development Authority website at www.eeda.ely.mn.us

NOTICE OF
Absentee Voting for the Primary Election
For City of Ely Residents

To the Electors of the City of Ely in the County of St. Louis, State of Minnesota

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: that the General Election will be held at 27 South 1st. Avenue, East (the Senior Center) on TUESDAY, November 3, 2020, at which time the polls will be open from the hours of 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Anyone who wishes to vote by ABSENTEE BALLOT can obtain an Absentee Ballot Application by:
• Online - www.mnvotes.org
• In person – Clerk’s Office, 209 E Chapman St, Ely MN
o Monday –Friday 8am-4:30pm,
o Saturday, October 31st 10am-3pm
o Monday, November 2nd 8am-5pm
• Email - deputyclerk@ely.mn.us

Once an Absentee Ballot Application is received, a ballot will be available to you.

School Board Meeting Minutes
August 10, 2020
(Board approved 9/14/2020)

Special Meeting of the School Board
August 24, 2020
(Board approved 9/14/2020)

Special Meeting of the School Board
August 17, 2020
(Board approved 9/14/2020)