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ELY — A former mayor officially entered the race for mayor of Ely on Tuesday evening, joining a crowded special election that includes one citizen and four city councilors from
Print subscribers If you're a print subscriber, but do not yet have an online account, click here to create one. Non-subscribers Ely city council: No need to ‘prove it first’ Adopts another resolution in support of sulfide mining Posted Keith Vandervort ELY – With little fanfare and no opposition, the City Council here this week adopted another resolution in support of sulfide mining in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness watershed. In a unanimous vote, council members agreed to disregard proposals to “Prove it First,” as spelled out in recent federal and state legislation...
Print subscribers If you're a print subscriber, but do not yet have an online account, click here to create one. Non-subscribers ELY SCHOOL DISTRICT Posted Keith Vandervort ELY – A new year brings new members to ISD 696 school board. Darren Visser and Hollee Coombe replace two former members who did not seek re-election, Heidi Mann and James Pointer. Board members met recently to re-affirm a number of organizational positions and policies. Ray Marsnik remains as board chair. Rochelle Sjoberg was re-elected as board clerk and Tom Omerza returns as board treasurer. While accepting a cost-...