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Council approves revisions to rules on storage containers
Storage containers will be allowed with an administrative permit, rather than requiring an interim use permit, after the council unanimously voted to adopt the option, following a first reading of the newly-revised ordinance from city attorney Kelly Klun. The topic has arisen for discussion at the past few regular council...
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Sports project up against clock
Contractors are racing against the clock and Mother Nature to complete much of a major facility improvement project on the Ely school campus. A roughly $5.25 million refurbishing of the district’s athletic facilities is “about 65 percent complete,” engineer Jason Chopp told board members Monday night. “We’ll...
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Veterans Day speech by 1979 Ely High School graduate Bill Leoni
Good morning students, faculty, honored veterans and members of the Ely community. On behalf of the Lozar-Mrace-Loushin Post 248, It’s a great honor for me to be here today. I’d like to thank the Ely High School for the opportunity and distinct privilege to address this assembly on such a deeply meaningful day.
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Locally-written novel Star Roots transforms a healing journey into a mythical fantasy
Star Roots, is more than a fantasy story — it’s a healing journey woven into a landscape rich in familiar Northwoods imagery. The story follows two women living on the edge of the boreal forest, and it draws inspiration from Cramer’s recovery from chronic Lyme disease. Just...
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Kallberg on all-state team
Ely’s Audrey Kallberg made up for lost time. A knee injury kept the Timberwolves’ volleyball standout off the floor the entire 2025 season, but 2026 was a different story. Kallberg didn’t miss a beat, shook off the rust, and resumed her role as a leader of the Wolves, and one of the area’s top hitters and overall players.
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Ely High School’s long ties to veterans on display at Veterans Day program
The Ely Public Schools honored a long history tied to veterans by getting patriotic for Veterans Day, inviting in the community for musical performances and essay readings. Dozens of local residents filled the gym with students, staff and veterans to mark the event. Ely’s halls will feature a new plaque,...
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Two Wolves make All-District team
Ely’s high school football team has a pair of all-district honorees. Seniors Sean Merriman and Owen Marolt were both picked to the All-Northeast District, Silver Division Team, as picked by league coaches. Both seniors were twoway starters for an Ely team that went 1-8 for the season, but made...
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Ely athletes have an eye on winter
The fall sports season at Ely High School isn’t quite over, but some athletes are ready to turn the page. Practices start Monday for the Wolves’ hockey, girls basketball and boys and girls Nordic skiing teams, with boys basketball practice set to begin on Monday, Nov. 23. Wrestling...
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Ely dentist Wihlm receives final Rukavina Loan repayment award
Dr. Spencer Wihlm of Ely Family Dental recently received the final installment of his student loan repayment award through the Martha Mordini Rukavina Loan Forgiveness Program, an initiative designed to attract and retain dentists in northeastern Minnesota. Dr. Michael Zakula, president of the Minnesota Dental Foundation, presented the award to...
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Outdoor Retailer 2026 — Winter Gear, Emerging Brands and What Caught Our Eye
For the first time, Outdoor Retailer landed in Minneapolis, and Snowshoe Magazine was there to see what’s next for winter. The move to Minnesota felt fitting. This is a place that knows snow, ice and outdoor recreation, and the show brought together familiar names, emerging brands and plenty of gear we hadn’t seen before.
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VCC trap team 10th at MCAC
The fall sports season at Vermilion Community College not only included football and volleyball, but trapshooting as well. The Ironhawks took part in the Minnesota College Athletic Conference state competition last month - placing 10th among 14 varsity teams. Some shooters fell below their season averages at the event in...