Ely.
city in St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States
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What's happening
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Earlier this month
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Wildfires are being managed near the locations of Grand Marais and Ely.Some support2 reports
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Immigrants from Slovenia moved to Ely to work in local mines.Some support1 report
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Kania served as a Ranger in Ely, Minnesota.Some support1 report
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IRRR supported AMFA events for workforce development, and both Chisholm and Ely participated in a manufacturing tour.Some support1 report
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Roger Skraba declared Ely his hometown base, and Arthur Dantchik contributed to his campaign fund.Some support2 reports
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Ely hosts a housing project development through the Ely Housing and Redevelopment Authority.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Copper-nickel mine potential is being discussed in Ely, located in Michigan.Well supported9 reports1 development inside
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Bassett urged the Ely council to approve a resolution after drawing on experience in Laramie.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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The Minnesota Department of Transportation is responsible for road maintenance and repairs in Ely.Some support1 report
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Cubs' arrival is expected to draw business to Ely, Minnesota.Some support1 report
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Roger Skraba attended a roundtable discussion to hear about local business issues in Ely.Well supported4 reports
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The city of Ely relies on both state and private funding sources.Some support3 reports4 developments inside
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In Ely, a water line project is underway, funded by CDBG, involving rate hikes, new business licenses, and awarded construction contracts.Some support1 report
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A referendum has been sought to secure state funding for the continued operation of Ely.Some support1 report
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The Harvest Moon Festival is underway at Whiteside Park, featuring food from KJ's Kitchen in Duluth.Some support2 reports
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Juki machines are being used in Ely for production, which is now seeking to expand sales at the Harvest Moon Festival. Product testing also involves extreme climates like Arizona.Some support1 report
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A trail connecting communities from Grand Rapids to Ely is active, with various events held along its path.Some support2 reports
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DNR program funds projects in Ely, Minnesota.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Ely serves as the operational base for affected businesses.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Nathan Thompson is the executive director of Habitat, a company that builds homes in the Ely area using local suppliers.Some support1 report
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State government policy impacts local economic viability in Ely, threatening essential services like the Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Advocacy for the area's needs involving Tina Smith, Ely, and Amy Klobuchar.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Travel between Ely and Minneapolis is possible.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A crew was assigned to the Bear Trap Fire near Ely, while Mike Hill was working in Minneapolis for two weeks.Some support1 report
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Jack's family settled in Crystal Falls, Michigan. Jack later moved to Ely. Meanwhile, Gil and his wife took over Handberg's Marina at Crane Lake, which is owned by Jim Sanborn.Some support1 report
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Duluth and Ely are hosting movie screenings of the film 'IF I TELL YOU'.Some support1 report
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Habitat for Humanity is currently operating within the Ely community.Some support1 report
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Ely is a tourist-dependent city in the US, located near the Fortune Bay Resort Casino near Tower. Roger Skraba traveled to Ely from Coleraine.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Ely and Tower are required locations for applicants seeking aid.Some support2 reports
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Ely is negotiating a partnership with Tower for administrative duties and services.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Fires are affecting areas between Ely, Crane Lake, and Lac La Croix, prompting emergency response from state agencies.Well supported6 reports8 developments inside
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USFS operations are extending from Minnesota to Missouri in response to ongoing regional fires.Some support1 report
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Local businesses are encouraging residents to shop at local establishments instead of large chain stores.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Walz traveled to Ely to address the ongoing wildfire recovery situation in Minnesota.Some support2 reports
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Governor Walz may call a special session for economic recovery amid fires affecting Ely, Minnesota.Some support3 reports
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Wildfires and fire danger alerts affect North Shore and Lake County, extending from Duluth.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Firefighters traveled to Ely for the assignment.Well supported4 reports
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The Catholic Church was established in Ely, Northern Minnesota, coinciding with the settlement of immigrants in the region.Some support1 report
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Air quality in Ely is improving, leading to political calls for support for local businesses affected by the situation.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Wildfires in Ely are negatively affecting local tourism and businesses.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Bright Beginnings operates in the Ely community.Some support3 reports
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Wildfires are active in the region of Ely, Minnesota, involving unique fuel types and a specific individual, Craig Robertson.Some support1 report
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Matt Ritter owns canoe outfitters in Ely, MN, while other events include the State Fair and a St. Paul resident's arrest in Virginia.Some support1 report
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Wildfires near Ely forced the evacuation of a local base.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A foundation supports the ongoing wildfire response efforts in Minnesota.Some support1 report
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Tanner Spicer is the Chamber President in the city of Ely.Some support1 report
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Businesses are located in the city of Ely.Well supported3 reports
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The Ely area experienced precipitation during a fire event, prompting air quality alerts.Some support1 report
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Shay directs relief efforts and local businesses support recovery in Ely.Some support1 report
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A Farmers Market is gathering in Whiteside Park in the Ely area, featuring local vendors and attendees.Some support1 report
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A new housing development has been announced in Ely, Minnesota, involving state representatives and the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency.Some support1 report
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Ely is a location within the state of Minnesota.Well supported4 reports
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Roland is involved in Ely's heritage center, which is managed by Wognum and located in St. Louis County.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Ely
Events traced to Ely, step by step, newest first- Mining halt may protect Ely's local economyMining halt may protect Ely's local economy by safeguarding Boundary Waters environmentPossible
- Media coverage of Shay's community may boost Ely's recovery effortsIncreased media attention could boost recovery support for ElyPossible
- How could the infrastructure funding for the Arrowhead region affect Ely?Ely's water systems could be upgraded with secured federal infrastructure fundingAlready happening
- Mining proposal may threaten Ely's sustainable tourism economyMining contamination could permanently damage Ely's tourism economyPossible
Around Ely this week
News at the entities that move Ely most-
Minnesota Governor nominated tracts for Opportunity Zones, and the Department released designation news.
Moves Ely
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Minnesota StructuralTrump targets corruption in Minnesota and Illinois while announcing the U.S. no longer needs a deal with Iran.Moves Ely
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Tim Walz OperationalGovernor Walz leads Minnesota's emergency response to wildfires in Arrowhead.Moves Ely
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Boundary Waters StructuralPermitting reform bill threatens public lands in the Boundary Waters region of Minnesota.Moves Ely
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Amy Klobuchar OperationalAmy Klobuchar is set to sign bills passed by the DFL legislature, while David Schultz analyzes the policy desires versus revenue.Moves Ely
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Kyle Smith StructuralKyle Smith was appointed Jones County Manager, and Jay Bender serves as the Pollocksville Mayor in Jones County.Moves Ely
Connections
The 40 strongest of 92, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Juki Structural
The company's products are functionally integrated into the production activities taking place in the location.
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Shay Structural
Shay holds the formal role of Executive Director and directs recovery efforts within the community of Ely.
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Minnesota Structural
Ely is a municipality within Minnesota, and its operations are structurally dependent on state policies and funding.
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Tim Walz Operational
Tim Walz actively visits Ely as a state official to address critical issues including economic recovery and wildfire response.
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Ely relies on the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for economic relief and state aid.
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Kyle Smith Structural
Kyle Smith holds the critical functional role of Incident Commander for the entity Ely.
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Boundary Waters Structural
Ely's local economy and operations are structurally dependent on the tourism and environmental conditions of the Boundary Waters region.
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Molly Hunter Operational
Molly Hunter provides expert counsel regarding air quality issues affecting the community of Ely.
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Amy Klobuchar Operational
Amy Klobuchar's office actively advocates for and secures funding for local projects and addresses concerns within the Ely community.
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Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Operational
The DNR and Ely cooperate on resource allocation and emergency response efforts.
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Burntside Lake Structural
Burntside Lake serves as a critical surface water source utilized by the city of Ely.
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Ely Memorial High School Operational
Ely hosts Ely Memorial High School and functions as the command center during crises.
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Tower Operational
The entities are currently involved in a functional requirement for aid applicants and are negotiating a formal partnership for shared administrative duties.
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Duluth Operational
The cities actively influence each other's local markets, development, and supply chains through consumer behavior and goods exchange.
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Romeo Structural
The two entities underwent a functional combination of their respective divisions.
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Boston Scientific Transactional
Boston Scientific committed funds to aid in the recovery efforts of Ely.
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Roger Skraba Shared context
Roger Skraba operates within Ely, using it as his hometown base to advocate for local business and community needs.
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Slovenia Transactional
Immigrants historically migrated from Slovenia to work in mines in Ely.
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Grant Hauschild Operational
Grant Hauschild actively plans to promote the needs of Ely at the Capitol.
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Bassett Operational
Bassett actively urged the Ely council to approve a resolution.
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Roose Operational
Roose is actively campaigning for the office of mayor in the municipality of Ely.
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Cory Henry Operational
Cory Henry's crews provide protective services to the location Ely.
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state Structural
State legislation provides the framework for Ely's district revenue collection.
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Tina Smith Shared context
Tina Smith advocates for the needs of the Ely area.
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Nevada Shared context
Ely is geographically situated within the state of Nevada.
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Angela Campbell Operational
Angela Campbell is running as a candidate for the Ely city council.
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Cook County Shared context
Ely is a city whose businesses are situated within the larger administrative boundaries of Cook County.
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Grand Marais Shared context
The two locations share a common operational context regarding the management of wildfires.
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Crane Lake Shared context
The two locations share a geographical context regarding the threat of fires.
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Underwood Shared context
Underwood is required to be in Ely for a fire assignment.
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Chisholm Mentioned together
Both Chisholm and Ely were mentioned as participating in a manufacturing tour.
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Minnesota Department of Transportation Shared context
MDOT operates within Ely, responsible for maintaining and repairing roads and infrastructure in the area.
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Carson City Shared context
The two locations are connected by U.S. Highway 50, which carries traffic between them.
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Cedar Lakes Shared context
The two locations share a geographical context as an alert affects the area north of both Cedar Lakes and Ely.
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White Pine County Shared context
Ely is geographically situated within the boundaries of White Pine County.
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Whiteside Park Shared context
Whiteside Park is a venue located within the operational area of the town of Ely, where local markets are held.
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Catholic Church Shared context
The Catholic Church has a historical presence within the town of Ely.
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Habitat Shared context
Habitat operates as a home builder within the geographical area of Ely.
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Virginia Operational
The entities compete for the same market share, encouraging shoppers to choose local businesses.
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Wognum Shared context
Wognum holds a leadership role in an organization based in Ely.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
1 eventOctober 2026
4 events- Immigrants from Slovenia moved to Ely to work in local mines.
- Kania served as a Ranger in Ely, Minnesota.
- IRRR supported AMFA events for workforce development, and both Chisholm and Ely participated in a manufacturing tour.
- Bassett urged the Ely council to approve a resolution after drawing on experience in Laramie.
September 2026
7 events- The Minnesota Department of Transportation is responsible for road maintenance and repairs in Ely.
- Cubs' arrival is expected to draw business to Ely, Minnesota.
- In Ely, a water line project is underway, funded by CDBG, involving rate hikes, new business licenses, and awarded construction contracts.
- A referendum has been sought to secure state funding for the continued operation of Ely.
- The Harvest Moon Festival is underway at Whiteside Park, featuring food from KJ's Kitchen in Duluth.
- Juki machines are being used in Ely for production, which is now seeking to expand sales at the Harvest Moon Festival. Product testing also involves extreme climates like Arizona.
- A trail connecting communities from Grand Rapids to Ely is active, with various events held along its path.
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August 2026
12 events- Wildfires are being managed near the locations of Grand Marais and Ely.
- Roger Skraba declared Ely his hometown base, and Arthur Dantchik contributed to his campaign fund.
- Nathan Thompson is the executive director of Habitat, a company that builds homes in the Ely area using local suppliers.
- State government policy impacts local economic viability in Ely, threatening essential services like the Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital.
- Travel between Ely and Minneapolis is possible.
- A crew was assigned to the Bear Trap Fire near Ely, while Mike Hill was working in Minneapolis for two weeks.
- Jack's family settled in Crystal Falls, Michigan. Jack later moved to Ely. Meanwhile, Gil and his wife took over Handberg's Marina at Crane Lake, which is owned by Jim Sanborn.
- Duluth and Ely are hosting movie screenings of the film 'IF I TELL YOU'.
- Habitat for Humanity is currently operating within the Ely community.
- Ely is a tourist-dependent city in the US, located near the Fortune Bay Resort Casino near Tower. Roger Skraba traveled to Ely from Coleraine.
- Ely and Tower are required locations for applicants seeking aid.
- USFS operations are extending from Minnesota to Missouri in response to ongoing regional fires.
July 2026
27 events- Ely hosts a housing project development through the Ely Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
- Copper-nickel mine potential is being discussed in Ely, located in Michigan.
- Roger Skraba attended a roundtable discussion to hear about local business issues in Ely.
- The city of Ely relies on both state and private funding sources.
- Ely serves as the operational base for affected businesses.
- Advocacy for the area's needs involving Tina Smith, Ely, and Amy Klobuchar.
- Ely is negotiating a partnership with Tower for administrative duties and services.
- Fires are affecting areas between Ely, Crane Lake, and Lac La Croix, prompting emergency response from state agencies.
- Local businesses are encouraging residents to shop at local establishments instead of large chain stores.
- Walz traveled to Ely to address the ongoing wildfire recovery situation in Minnesota.
- Governor Walz may call a special session for economic recovery amid fires affecting Ely, Minnesota.
- Wildfires and fire danger alerts affect North Shore and Lake County, extending from Duluth.
- Firefighters traveled to Ely for the assignment.
- The Catholic Church was established in Ely, Northern Minnesota, coinciding with the settlement of immigrants in the region.
- Air quality in Ely is improving, leading to political calls for support for local businesses affected by the situation.
- Wildfires in Ely are negatively affecting local tourism and businesses.
- Bright Beginnings operates in the Ely community.
- Wildfires are active in the region of Ely, Minnesota, involving unique fuel types and a specific individual, Craig Robertson.
- Matt Ritter owns canoe outfitters in Ely, MN, while other events include the State Fair and a St. Paul resident's arrest in Virginia.
- Wildfires near Ely forced the evacuation of a local base.
- A foundation supports the ongoing wildfire response efforts in Minnesota.
- Tanner Spicer is the Chamber President in the city of Ely.
- Businesses are located in the city of Ely.
- The Ely area experienced precipitation during a fire event, prompting air quality alerts.
- Shay directs relief efforts and local businesses support recovery in Ely.
- A Farmers Market is gathering in Whiteside Park in the Ely area, featuring local vendors and attendees.
- A new housing development has been announced in Ely, Minnesota, involving state representatives and the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency.